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Boro Park Girl on "I need a cleaning lady!!!!"

Does anyone have a number of a agency for cleaning ladies? I'm "a bit" desperate now before pesach!!!

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Boro Park Girl on "Food Processors= Help!!!!!!"

I have tried both the Cuisinart and the Hamilton Beach 14-cup models of food processors but none of them ground the food into a puree form(there were still big peices left). Does anyone have another...

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Spoiler86 on "Help With Bedroom Set"

Just wondering if people when they got married got 1 king sized and 1 twin, 2 king sized, 2 queen sized, 2 full size, etc.What do u recommend?

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Phyllis on "Cholent Pot"

How do you get your cholent pot clean after Shabbos? Even after soaking mine in detergent and warm water overnight it still seems to have a smell! Any suggestions?

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Ofcourse on "Water Bill (NYC) quadrupled in private home and is steadily...

Water bill was in the two hundreds, per quarter, it steadily rose over a year's time and now its up to a thousand, for a 2 family home.How do we determine the problem? (I dont live there). First we're...

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I can only try on "Miscellaneous Electric Tips"

1) You can get a shock when changing a light bulb even when the switch is in the “off” position. This can happen if the switch is on the neutral leg (the wire transporting the “used” electricity from...

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chofetzchaim on "Belt Buckle"

I bought a belt at the Chofetz Chaim suit sale a few years ago that is now starting to fall apart. I really like this type of belt but can't seem to find it anywhere even on Google. It is a belt that...

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Ofcourse on "Pros and Cons of Home Depot kitchen- need kitchen advice."

What are the Pros and Cons of Home Depot vs. Custom kitchens?What's the difference in price and quality between custom and Home Depot for an average sized kitchen (percentagewise)? What are regrets of...

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Chosson on "Bed Bugs in Boro Park!"

I heard that Bed bugs are infesting N.Y. What about Boro Park, are they here yet?

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Ofcourse on "I need a cleaning lady in BP. (Its way before Pesach ; )"

How do you get an honest and good one?

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chaimss on "Best Kosher Shaver"

I'm in a position where I'm required to be as closely-shaven in the morning as possible. I've been using Remington shavers, but I've been finding them to not be as effective as I once thought. Does...

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The Frumguy on "Looking for chimney service"

Can anyone out there help me find a reliable, reputable (preferably frum)chimney cleaning service in Brooklyn? Tizku L'Mitzvohs.

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Ofcourse on "Remodeling bathroom, considering body sprays. Please advise."

Without redoing plumbing, I can have 2. This is a shower only bathroom (no tub). I have 1/2" pipes and Im putting in Delta pressure balance rough.Do I put them north/south (1 at shoulder and 1 at waist...

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WIY on "Question about being a guest"

If you are invited as a guest and sleep overnight at someone's home do you have to strip the linen and leave it in a pile for your host? Is this required or is this extra? Does it depend on if the...

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LAer on "Household & Cleaning Tips"

I'm a bit of a clean freak, but having small (and very active) children around the house, b"H, forces me to do my cleaning very quickly (during nap time or after bedtime). As I was washing my floor for...

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chocandpatience on "in praise of baking soda"

Mix baking soda with water, spread on your oven tray or whatever and leave to dry. Then rub (not rinse) off with steel wool or seomthing similarly abrasive. It dries out the dirt which then falls off...

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WIY on "Does anyone here workout, go the gym...? Laundry related question"

For those of you who go to the gym or do exercise at home or walk/jog...what do you do with your wet clothing after the workout? What I mean is that I feel that putting it into the hamper is a bad idea...

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scienceprogram on "does roach rabbi or riddex work?"

Someone told me "get the picture of the roach rabbi, hang it up in your apt. and there will be no roaches!does anyone know where to get the pic. of this rabbi? does anyone know if it works? did it work...

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Ben Levi on "Tznius on the Web"

Does anyone know of websites that an out of town Kollel women can go onto to get tznius clothing?

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SayIDidIt™ on "How to clean Tzizzis STRINGS"

They get black How do you clean them so they can be pretty snow white? Thanks for the help!

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Someones Ima on "Kitchen Aid ovens"

I know that Kitchen Aid wall ovens have a reputation for problems when the self-cleaning function is used. I noticed they now placed a blower in the back of the oven on the inside. Does anyone have a...

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SayIDidIt™ on "Im going(?) crazy because of laundry"

I cant stand it! To spray shirts is just crazy! It takes so long and kills my hands. I have to wear gloves and if a tiny bit gets on my sick, it starts turning white and burning. And after spraying...

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WIY on "Mashing tuna help?"

Hi all old and new members. Just checking in to say hi and ask our knowledgeable group here for a tip on something.Ok this will sound funny, but is there a special tool or method for mashing tuna fish...

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SayIDidIt™ on "Im going(?) crazy because of laundry"

I cant stand it! To spray shirts is just crazy! It takes so long and kills my hands. I have to wear gloves and if a tiny bit gets on my sick, it starts turning white and burning. And after spraying...

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I can only try on "Save Money on your Air Conditioner"

This is the time of year when the temperature starts to soar, along with air conditioner usage and electric bills. One simple and often neglected task can reduce those bills and make your house more...

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Zvi. happy on "Nice and Unique Painting"

Looking for a nice and uniqe painting for my home any idea?I would like to add color to the wales of my home any Ideas?

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I think b4 i speak on "what to do for dinner when ur wife is upstate in the...

my wife stays in our house in the catskills during the summer and i go up for shabbos; what should i do for dinner when im home? buying food gets costly and just annoying to have after a while, any...

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hpowner on "Shtenders"

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to build a shtender from scratch (i.e. I want to go to the hardware store, buy planks of wood and put it together myself). Is there a specific type of wood I...

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SayIDidIt™ on "Annoying Aunts"

So I have this problem which I need your help About these Aunts who make me yelp. The problem is like this, please tell me what to do, To all those who advise me, I thank you!You see, there are these...

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getzel1 on "What is The Best Ways to Sound Insulate the basement for a tennant"

Did you use Green glue or spray-foam? any suggestions?

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yitzy911 on "I have the bed bugs"

Hello everyone, I live with my mother in boro park Brooklyn and we have the bed bugs. The landlord of our building is using this company http://www.bedbugs-Brooklyn.com. I asked my landlord for their...

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computer777 on "To mothers. How much sleep do you need?"

How much sleep do you need to function normally during the day without feeling tired?

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WIY on "Fastest way to get your car vents to blow hot air...?"

If I want my vents to be blowing heat of 76 degrees as fast as possible should I set it to 76 or should I put it on max and then lower it once I feel that it is blowing hot air?

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AZOI.IS on "Outdated Industrial Knitting Machine Needles/Parts- Junk Metal?"

Is the best way to sell outdated industrial knitting machine needles/parts to junk metal dealers?How do I get the best price?I've tried Ebay, and googling. Seems theyre no longer used now.

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WIY on "Lost Cabinet Screw; Need Help Replacing"

Where online or locally in Brooklyn can I find a replacement for the missing screw. Its something that came with a custom piece of furniture.Thanks

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archie on "Sterling Silver dipped products"

I was looking to buy a sterling silver Kaara for Pesach but the prices are insanely high. I heard about sterling silver dipped products which cost much less than the real thing. Does anyone own any...

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Borough Park Mensch on "Sewer and Drain Cleaning Companies in Borough Park...

I need a referral for a company that cleans sewers and drains and services houses in Borough Park.If you have dealt with such a company and were happy, please let me know.I would prefer a business...

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LSH on "Looking for a good gardener - Brooklyn Area."

Looking for a gardener to remove all of the weeds and to install some sort of patio floor, bug lights etc. About how much do you think something like this costs and what would you recommend for a...

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believer on "A Mouse In My House"

theres a mouse in my house...does anyone have any advice???wat should i do???where can i get a picture of rabbi shayala mkiresterer???Please answer!!!AND PLEASE MODS, DONT DELETE THIS POST!!!ITS...

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HaLeiVi on "ATTN Black Hatters"

Hello there, fellow Black Hatter, Does anyone have experience in getting crayon marks off a hat, and what do you think can be done?

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CleanQueen on "Cleaning Tzitzis"

Does anyone have good way to clean tzitzis? I just soak it in some warm water, detergent and a bit of bleach, but I don't find that they come out any cleaner or smelling any fresher. Plus I have to be...

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Grandma Lee on "Slideshows/Presentations"

I’m looking to make a slideshow/video of pictures of my family for a Chanukah party. This is something I never did & I want it to be real nice. I want it to include Pictures & video clips with...

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ariele (Joseph) on "Optimal air conditioning temperature"

What is the most optimal air conditioning temperature? If someone is always hot by nature, does it help to set the temperature at something below 70°?If it is 70° outside on a summer day, is it...

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GoGoGo on "No walls are safe"

from speeds 90 mph and up Run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RebYidd23 on "I am secretly a dinosaur"

Now that spring is here, the mosquitoes will be back. We must be prepared for battle! How do you keep the mosquitoes away?

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RebYidd23 on "Fear of bugs is not a phobia unless it is irrational."

Being afraid of roach infestations makes sense. Being afraid of cute harmless spiders that eat other bugs such as mosquitoes doesn't make sense.

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The Goq™ on "Short Term Memory"

Foam. It never seems to last long.A nod and a wink to rebyidd23.

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RebYidd23 on "Can freeze spray kill bugs?"

I hate bugs.

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lightbrite on "Q-tips"

Anyone else notice that Israeli cotton swabs are less plush and soft than American cotton swabs?Also, many of the generic Q-tips in the US have similar white paper sticks (like lollipops). Equate,...

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lightbrite on "The #1 tragedy facing the Shabbos dinner table is"

Garlic and onions in everything

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