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Remove heavy rust stain from our well water from house siding?
The22202367 The22202367 Answered on Apr 03, 2024

We watered our garden from our well water (we don't drink the water) and it made a heavy rust stain on our siding. We have bacterial iron in the water. Is there a s... See more

How to kill poison ivy but not kill English Ivy?
Becky Rowland Becky Rowland Answered on Apr 03, 2024

I have English ivy around the base of my tree. Recently found poison ivy growing in with the English Ivy. I want to get rid of poison ivy but not kill out the Englis... See more

What can you do with old dishwasher racks?
Cat Hopson Cat Hopson Answered on Apr 01, 2024

Does anyone have any ideas on what can be created with old dishwasher racks?

How can I repurpose spray can lids?
TeeBea TeeBea Answered on Apr 01, 2024

I have several plastic lids from spray paint and aerosol cans that I want to do some sort of mid century modern wall/art piece. Or perhaps a mid century decor item bu... See more

Wine bottle shipping protective tray/how to reuse?
Deloris Deloris Answered on Apr 01, 2024

I buy wine online by the case and wonder what can made out of those molded protective trays that holds and secures the wine bottles in the container. They are so nic... See more

What is the best cleaning solution for cleaning windows
Mar9549686 Mar9549686 Answered on Apr 01, 2024

We live in large two story house on a lake in Ala. Window cleaning is a big problem. Can you help?

How can I clean mesh patio dining chairs?
Patrice Patrice Answered on Apr 01, 2024

Any suggestions for removing moss stains on light colored mesh seats on patio dining set? Any suggestions welcome. Thank you!

Can you put a gas cook top on a counter over a dishwasher?
Debbie Nance Debbie Nance Answered on Apr 01, 2024

We bought a gorgeous, 1929 English Tudor cottage. It has all arched doorways, coffered and beamed ceilings, everything is original. The kitchen is very small. There w... See more

How do I remove sticky residue left over from window tinting film?
Therese O'Brien Therese O'Brien Answered on Apr 01, 2024

Does anyone know how to remove sticky residue left over from window tinting film that got left on my car windows after the film was peeled off? it is so thick it blur... See more

How can I clean cat snot off of a painted wall?
Sharifa Sharifa Answered on Apr 01, 2024

How to clean cat snot off a painted wall.Best cat snot removerMelt this problem away with Lysol cleaner that Amazon reviewers swear by!

My refrigerator door was left open all night and won't cool
Rivka Hellendall Rivka Hellendall Answered on Apr 01, 2024

I came downstairs this morning and noticed the refrigerator door had been left open all night. Now, it seems like the fridge is not cooling. Why is this happening and... See more

How do I remove marks from suction cups from my picture window?
Mel Mel Answered on Mar 29, 2024

The previous home owner used to hang crystal ornaments on the picture window and they have left a residue that seems impossible to remove. How can I remove the circle... See more

Why are ants coming from under my toilet & around the toilet base?
Amy P, Hometalk Editor Amy P, Hometalk Editor Answered on Mar 29, 2024

There are these black ants coming from under my toilet and I don't know why. Food sources? Stagnant water? Bathroom flooring issues? I find these tiny ants in the toi... See more

I have open shelves above my cabinets. Any ideas how to cover them up
Purplenine Purplenine Answered on Mar 29, 2024

Doing kitchen renovations are out of the question, because just the thought of anymore construction could do me in, but the dust accumulation is really bad up there. ... See more

How do I keep the window film from falling off instead of sticking to
Bra32143037 Bra32143037 Answered on Mar 28, 2024

I have bought beautiful faux stained glass film for windows. However it will not stay put. It keeps falling off the window. Any solution to this problem?

How to clean fireplace soot off of faux stone
Julie Julie Answered on Mar 28, 2024

clean faux stone fireplace

What can I do about my sink? The water splashes everywhere!
Sho17007983 Sho17007983 Answered on Mar 28, 2024

I have a very shallow sink and when I turn the water on it splashes everywhere. Is there some kind of faucet that will help?

What can I do about the space between my wall and my bed?
Mondo Mondo Answered on Mar 28, 2024

There is a space between the wall and the bed and things are always falling down there...

How can I fill this wasted space?
Joann Joann Answered on Mar 28, 2024

I have a raised ranch house, in the foyer above the door there’s so much wasted space. Is there any way I could put my television or something in this area?? Any ot... See more

How do I find matching pieces to this dresser?
Tina Gambino Evans Tina Gambino Evans Answered on Mar 28, 2024

I have a dresser and armoire made by Drexel the numbers on the back of dresser say 704-136-88 under that says 11/68.I have been wanting to try to find more pieces and... See more

How can we camouflage the siding in our add-on room?
Diamondvalleygirl Diamondvalleygirl Answered on Mar 28, 2024

We live in a mobile and have an add-on room where a covered patio used to be. Now it's part of our living space and we would like to cover or camouflage the exposed a... See more

How can I assess the value of LANE Mid Century Modern end tables?
Dale Jorgensen Dale Jorgensen Answered on Mar 28, 2024

I have a set of these. They are stamped on the bottom with LANE and serial number. I dont know much about them except that they are Mid Century Modern. If anyone has ... See more

Open shelves and a 1 year old. Suggestions?
Elaine Elaine Answered on Mar 28, 2024

The 1973 double oven in my rental broke, a new range was put in and the old oven space was filled with open shelves. I have a 1 year old who likes to climb!! Please ... See more

How do I best waterproof a window in a shower?
Hal30209905 Hal30209905 Answered on Mar 28, 2024

We have no choice but to put a shower over our current bath due to cost but we have a window smack bang in the middle which we can’t move. Any ideas would be great ... See more

What can I do with this old storage shelf? I want to repurpose it...
Ally Ally Answered on Mar 27, 2024

i have this old VHS storage shelf and I know I can repurpose it but can't seem to think of anything. Does anyone have any ideas?

Old Safe.....Now What?!
Redeemwood Redeemwood Answered on Mar 27, 2024

Like the crazy I am... I bid successfully on this old safe that hasn't been opened because the combination is long since missing. Now what do I do with it ha ha ha...... See more