The Light Will Not Come On in My Frigidaire Fridge

There are a few culprits behind your fridge's light not working. Despite their convenience, refrigerators do have occasional maintenance issues. One of the most common is when the bulb inside the fridge won’t come on when you open the door. For Frigidaire owners, fixing this problem ranges from simple do-it-yourself approaches to a more involved process, depending on the cause.

One of the most common culprits behind the light bulb not performing properly is the fact that the bulb has simply burned out and needs to be replaced. No need to call a repairman, either; taking the DIY approach will save you money by not having your fridge serviced, plus this fix can be performed in just a few minutes. First, as a safety precaution, unplug the fridge from the wall. Open the fridge and detach the bulb cover -- it’s usually located on one of the top shelf walls depending on your particular model. Put on some safety gloves to prevent damaging the bulb and pull the bulb out and dispose of it. Then insert a new bulb that is the same size and wattage as the old one. Replace the cover and plug in the fridge.

Fridge doors work because of a small pressure plated switch that pops up when the door is open; when it’s closed, the switch is repressed. Chances are if you’ve replaced the bulb and the light isn’t coming on, the switch may be stuck down in the frame of the fridge. Locate this switch by looking inside the fridge’s door frame, near where the door hinges -- the switch should be located someplace underneath the first set of hinges. In other Frigidaire models, this button will be on the inside frame opposite the hinges. In either case, check to see if the button is squashed down into the frame; if so, try pressing down hard on it several times in an effort to get to get it to snap into the correct position. If the switch looks fine but the light still isn’t coming on, the connection may be bad.

Unfortunately, if you don’t have experience with electrical work, this maintenance issue is best left to the professionals. The receptor switch underneath the pressure plate may be experiencing a bad connection. This means the door needs to be removed and the connector needs to be fished out and re-wired with a new one. Consult the manual that came with your particular Frigidaire model concerning service calls to local Frigidaire service centers.

Speaking of manuals, realize that most Frigidaire models’ warranties only cover manufacturer’s faults and will not cover lighting issues unless it’s a switch connection problem. Calling a service repairman to replace the bulb for you or to check the switch will more than likely result in service charges, which can be expensive. Consult you refrigerator’s manual or log on to frigidaire.com for more information.

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How to Make a Biohazard Costume

Stay germ-free at your next costume party. A biohazard suit can make a great basic Halloween costume. Biohazards come in a variety of forms, from bacterial to viral, and occur in real life at different levels of severity. Amp up the creepiness of the costume with some guts and gore, or keep it "PG" by simply sporting the suit and helmet. Either way, this costume is very simple to complete at home using only a handful of items, so you'll be ready for your costume party in no time.

Difficulty:Moderately EasyPlastic shower curtainYellow or white vinyl raincoatBlack markerScissorsNeedle and threadBiohazard symbol stencilBlack paintYellow or white vinyl pantsRubber glovesRubber bootsSafety goggles (optional)1

Lay a clear shower curtain over the top of your yellow or white vinyl raincoat and use a black marker to trace the outline of the opening between the hood and the rest of the jacket. Cut this piece out of the curtain using a pair of scissors.

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Sew the clear plastic piece into the raincoat so that when you put it on with the hood up, your face will be covered with a layer of plastic. Poke some holes in the plastic to ensure that you won't have any difficulty breathing while wearing the suit.

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Use a prepared stencil of the biohazard symbol, or make your own by tracing an image of the symbol onto a piece of cardboard and cutting out the appropriate sections. Re-create the image on the back of your vinyl raincoat using black paint, then add words like "Hazmat" or "Biohazard" across either the back or the front of your suit. Allow the paint ample drying time before wearing the costume.

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Put on the jacket along with vinyl pants, rubber boots and gloves in a matching color and a pair of plastic safety goggles as an added touch. You can also wear a surgeon's mask, but since you already have a plastic layer protecting your face, this accessory is optional.

To make the costume spooky, create a "gross-out" factor by adding some splatters of red or green paint to the suit. Another idea is to do your makeup to look as though you were exposed to the hazardous material and disfigured as a result.

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Bibs for Brides

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That’s correct, you read it right.  On this past Sunday I met Sandi Romena at the Wedding and Party Faire.  Sandi has designed “Bib 4 Brides”…she tells the story or her daughter getting red sauce on her wedding gown during the reception dinner and how that prompted her to create the Bib’s for both brides and grooms.  Isn’t this a fabulous idea?  I just thought it was fabulous and wanted to share this with all of you.

If you’d like more information, reach out to Sandi at bib4brides@gmail.com.

How to Make a Sideswipe Costume

The "Transformers" franchise of animated series and movies centers on an advanced race of alien robots who disguise themselves as vehicles and other machines while they fight a war on Earth. In their fight against the evil Decepticons, the good Autobots have recruited a number of robot warriors, including the hero Sideswipe, who appeared in "Transformers 3: Dark Side of the Moon." When he's not operating in his 15-foot-tall battle mode, Sideswipe takes the guise of an advanced concept Corvette sports car. You can create your own Sideswipe costume with simple materials.

Difficulty:ModerateCardboardStraight edgeBox cutterDuct tapeElasticCraft glueStaplerSilver spray paintBlack spray paintPaintbrushBlack sweat suit1

Cut a flat piece of cardboard about 2 feet wider than your chest and about 1 foot longer than the distance from the top of your head to the top of your thighs. Designate one end as the front of the car, then mark with the straight edge a horizontal line across the width of the cardboard about 2 feet from the front to create Sideswipe's hood. Make two parallel vertical lines the length of the cardboard, as far apart as the width of your chest, leaving about 1 foot on either side.

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Cut with the box cutter along the horizontal line from each outer edge to the nearest vertical line, without cutting the horizontal line between the two vertical lines. Instead, fold the cardboard along the horizontal line. Make a "valley fold," which is a fold where the crease is pointed downward, to mark the bottom of Sideswipe's windshield.

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Use the straight edge to mark two lines from the corners of the windshield's bottom edge. Extend each line about 12 inches toward the rear of the car and about 6 inches in from the nearest vertical line. Carefully cut along those lines, then make a "mountain fold" (where the crease points upward) horizontally between the ends of the cuts to create the top of Sideswipe's windshield.

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Mark two parallel vertical lines extending back about 1 1/2 feet from the top corners of the windshield. Draw a horizontal line between the ends to mark Sideswipe's roof. Cut from the edges of the cardboard to the rear corners of the roof, then make a mountain fold to mark the top of the rear windshield. Make the rear windshield about 8 inches deep and cut off any excess cardboard.

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Assemble the top of the car by following the folds in the cardboard. From front to back, you should have Sideswipe's hood, front windshield, roof and rear windshield. Mountain fold the cardboard flaps left on either side to form Sideswipe's doors, mountain folding and tucking under any excess cardboard. Do the same with the excess cardboard on the rear windshield.

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Flip over the car top. Duct tape all the cardboard flaps in place to hold the car top together. Use a stapler for added strength. Turn the car top right-side up. You should have what looks like the cockpit of a car with the hood in front. Note that the hood will be wider than the cockpit portion.

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Turn the car top over again. Glue and staple two elastic bands under the car's roof. Cut the elastic so it is long enough to go over your shoulders but will still hold the car top snugly on your back.

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Create Sideswipe's front fenders by cutting two pieces of cardboard about 20 inches wide and as long as the length of your arm from shoulder to fingertips. Take one piece, measure in about 6 inches from one long edge, and make a mountain fold. Cut 8 inches in from the front along that fold. Do the same in mirror image with the other piece of cardboard.

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Draw the side image of a front fender and tire on the widest part of the cardboard. Make the bottom of the fender straight, but make the top of the fender slope down slightly from the end of the cut you made. Cut out the fender and tire shape. Do the same on the other piece of cardboard.

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Assemble the front fenders by folding along the mountain crease and bending the top of the fender to meet with the fender side. Tape it together with duct tape, then cut two pieces of elastic for each fender, long enough to go around your forearm but snug enough to hold the fender securely on your arm. Attach the elastic with glue and staples on both front fenders.

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Create the rear fenders by cutting two pieces of cardboard 24 inches wide and as long as your shin from ankle to kneecap. Mountain fold each piece about 8 inches from one long side, remembering the two sides are mirror images.

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Draw the image of a rear fender and wheel on the largest section of the folded cardboard. Cut it out and fold the fender along the mountain crease, securing it with duct tape and staples. Add two elastic strips to hold the fender to your lower leg, using glue and staples to hold the elastic in place. Repeat all actions on the other fender.

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Cut a full-face mask out of the cardboard. Give it hard, mechanical looking edges, and cut large holes so you can see. Add a piece of elastic to hold it on your head.

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Spray paint all pieces silver, waiting at least an hour between coats. Mask the windshields, windows and tires, then spray paint them black. Add more details with black paint and a paintbrush.

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Put on the black sweat suit, then add your robot parts over it. Place the car's top on your back with the hood sticking up behind your head. Place the front fenders on your arms and put the rear fenders on your lower legs. To "transform," kneel down with your knees under you and your arms and body parallel to the ground. The car top and hood should fit over the four fenders, making you look like a sports car.

Have an assistant help you with the measuring and final fitting of your costume. You should not be uncomfortable when in car mode.

Wear knee and elbow pads if you plan on doing a lot of "transforming."

Children should not handle box cutters because they are very sharp.

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The Reception In The Theme – Rustic Chic

One of this year, the wedding is something called a rustic Chic.  Generally more relaxed than the traditional wedding or formal style, rustic themed reception is can also be very budget-friendly Recessonista all you Brides.  The theme of rustic reception indoors or out, which is the perfect choice if you are planning easier with an outdoor reception but must fall back on the rain that seamlessly turns the case from one location to another, from the moment of notice.

Now I know what you all need to be thinking, does not immediately display the peasant recalled the elegance, but believe me, nothing could be the truth.  Rustic is not only and cotton around the sunflower, it is a great textures, such as linen, damasks and other tone-tone fabrics a wonderful rich wood tones of mixing.    Not to be afraid in any combination with the theme of rustic, which belongs to all of the charm.  Think of using many different styles of candlestick table, or the party Wedding guest book over the territory.  The hidden springs of flowers with a textured color strips to make the perfect napkin rings.

Next time, I will share ideas to create a complete arrangements for the reception of a Chic rustic "!

Proflowers.com Discount Deal for New Customers

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Proflowers.com, one of the premier online florist destinations once to give its new customers a nice discount for doing business with them the first time around. 

If you are a first timer, and you place and order with Proflowers they will discount your purchase 20% if you spend a minimum of $39.99.  That’s about an $8 dollar savings on the minimum purchase. You can get some pretty nice bouquets for that price. 

If you have never visited the Proflowers.com site you might agree that they have a pretty good array of floral products to choose from so finding and arrangement in that price range will not be hard. And many of their bouquets come with a free premium vase with a flower order. Some of these vases may have a $9 value that you are getting for free.  This offer isn’t ongoing and expires by Sept 11, 2011.

Perhaps Proflowers has to compete a little more for each new customer it gets in such a competitive online market with FTD, Teleflora, 1800Flowers and others encroaching on their market share.  But it all boads well for the consumer looking to save a little on their purchases in a tough economy.

Proflowers still showcases some of the best looking floral bouquets compared to its competitors and continue provide consumers with a brevy of special offers and deals on purchasing flowers.

First impression are everything! Do you think this is good offer?

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