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Stray Cats Overtaking My Yard, Garden and Areas Around My House.
Ellawatson Ellawatson Answered 2 minutes ago

My neighbor has a million cats. This draws other cats to the area. My yard is full of cat poop, my gardens and plants are disgusting with the cat spray. What can I do... See more

How to paint grout?
Ann7680670 Ann7680670 Answered 7 hours ago

How do I paint grout to change the color? The grout is in great shape, but the color - meh.

How to whitewash a brick fireplace?
Chris jenne Chris jenne Answered 11 hours ago

What is the best method to whitewash bricks surrounding a fireplace?

How can I darken the color of painted furniture using varnish?
Libertad Libertad Answered 11 hours ago

Hi, I just paint my outdoor dining set, but the color is a little lighter than what I want. I am planning to apply varnish on them and I was thinking to take advantag... See more

How to paint a metal front door?
Ginny Wathen Ginny Wathen Answered 11 hours ago

How do I paint my front door? It's metal.

How to paint tile floor?
Lisq Lisq Answered 11 hours ago

Can I paint a tile floor?

How do I remove a floating shelf?
Rosie Rosie Answered 11 hours ago

Hello! We moved in to a new house and the previous owners had installed some floating shelves. How we we can’t work out how to take them off. We’ve tried pulling ... See more

Any ideas on how I could use leftover lattice? Inside decorating?
Heather Heather Answered 11 hours ago

I have leftover lattice and would like to use it for some sort of indoor decorating project. Any ideas on a good use for it? It looks like this, just plain unfinished... See more

How do I paint amber colored window glass?
Tammy Tammy Answered 14 hours ago

The entry door on our house (on the home when we bought it) is a very sturdy door, well made door, but very ugly. The top half has a diamond grid with amber glass. I ... See more

Painting glass candle holders
Sherry Glass Sherry Glass Answered 14 hours ago

What kind of paint should I use to make cake stand.

How to make a balloon garland?
Noemi Noemi Answered 14 hours ago

Does anyone know how to make a balloon garland or a balloon arch?

Blackout curtains behind vertical blinds
Diane Diane Answered 14 hours ago

I have two 6' patio doors, and I want to add blackout curtains to keep the sun/cold out. What is the best way to hang them, and what can I use to push the curtains ba... See more

Cleaning stained china tea cups
Eboozer Eboozer Answered 14 hours ago

I have a set of china that belonged to my grandmother back in the '40's. Most of the pieces are still beautiful except one cup that bears cracks inside with perhaps c... See more

How to clean my kitchen cabinets from grease?
Bertha Smiley Bertha Smiley Answered 14 hours ago

My kitchen cabinets are embarrassingly greasy. Please share your degreasing tips with me so I don't have to cringe every time I glance at my cabinets.

How to clean shower doors
Lilia Lilia Answered 14 hours ago

How to clean glass shower doors

How to clean burns on stainless steel pans?
Lav34479187 Lav34479187 Answered 14 hours ago

Help! I burned my pan. How do I clean stainless steel cookware that's been burned?

How to stain wood floor?
Honny GrownFolk Will Honny GrownFolk Will Answered 14 hours ago

I've heard staining is a good technique for updating floors. So how do I stain my wood floor?

How to apply peel and stick wallpaper?
Melissa Melissa Answered 14 hours ago

I want to spruce up my walls with peel-and-stick wallpaper. Has anyone used this before and can advise me as to how to apply it properly?

How to remove popcorn ceiling that has been painted?
Quilter2 Quilter2 Answered 14 hours ago

Does having a paint over a popcorn ceiling change how I'd remove the popcorn ceiling?

Vinyl plank flooring vs pergo (laminate)
Lynn Turnbull Lynn Turnbull Answered 14 hours ago

I currently have stinky dirty carpeting in my living room and I want to replace it with a durable flooring that can stand up to dogs and kids.

What are your most dreaded household chores?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 14 hours ago

Let's face it, household tasks are a part of life, but that doesn't mean we have to love them, right?We all have those duties that we'd rather avoid at all costs. So,... See more

What is your favorite season: spring, summer, winter, or fall?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 14 hours ago

Let's chat about our favorite seasons!Whether you're a summer lover, a fall enthusiast, a winter aficionado, or a spring admirer, we want to know: What's your favorit... See more

What front door paint color would you avoid?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 14 hours ago

Let's have a little fun with front door colors! We all have our preferences when it comes to home decor, and that includes the color of our front door.But today, I wa... See more

How do I clean off Black toilet bowl crust?
Miguel Rodriguez Miguel Rodriguez Answered 17 hours ago

Hello, how or what can I use to clean the bottom of my toilet bowl? Is has a black crust

Is it true if you put cedar chips around your house it will keep insec
Lin21348220 Lin21348220 Answered Yesterday

We have Boxelder bugs under our siding and they make us completely miserable during the summer months. We also have bees under our sighting. Can someone tell me how t... See more

Why does my bathroom tub and sink sound like it's burping when I flush
Donna F Bratcher Donna F Bratcher Answered Yesterday

This is new for us home, but built in 1959. Kitchen sink drains slow but have not heard burps.