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Inflate a Mylar or foil balloon with helium by placing the balloon neck over the tank's nozzle. Turn on the helium until the balloon is fully inflated.

Boost the morale of everyone you meet with a kid's cheerleader pom pom craft. Whether for a Halloween costume, football game or serious cheerleading meet, homemade pom poms are an inexpensive alternative to store-bought creations. Ribbon makes up the top of the pom poms and the handles are fabricated with cardboard.

From Christmas ornaments to DIY wreaths and personalized gifts, decoupaged Christmas balls can serve a lot of purposes this holiday season. They're easy to make with Mod Podge and Styrofoam balls.

Need a Halloween costume that will grab some attention? How about strutting out as that commonly overlooked vegetable, the onion. You will get lots of stares and lots of laughs with this simple to construct, no-sew version of the eye-watering root. Be sure to add the raffia roots and hat -- they make the outfit!

Knitted baby blankets are the perfect gift for the parents of a newborn baby. Whether the blanket becomes crib decor or a blanket that child can't live without, this DIY gift will be a keepsake.

Asking for your girlfriend's hand in marriage is perhaps one of the most important questions you'll ever ask. Set the stage for a perfect proposal by decorating the room you plan on popping the question in with romantic decor.

Rayon is a man-made fiber that is very durable and can make lovely, light formal wear. One problem with synthetic fibers is that some are prone to wrinkles, but the wrinkles are difficult to remove since the fibers melt at higher temperatures.

An expectant mother can expect to receive at least one bundle of baby diapers for her shower, so why not give diapers back to the guests as party favors? Make small felt baby diapers to hold treats or other party favors for baby shower invitees.

Agapanthus, commonly known as Lily of the Nile, African Blue Lily and African lily is a native plant of South Africa. It has flowers from early summer until fall. Agapanthus is hardy to grow outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture Zones seven through 11.

Connecting the wrong power supply to your pool pump can result in serious damage. Using an 110v connection on a pump that requires a 220v supply can result in your pump running slowly or not working at all. Applying a 220v supply to a pump that needs an 110v input could damage your unit beyond repair.