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Would you rather wash and fold laundry or clean the dishes?

Amy P, Hometalk Editor Answered 14 hours ago

Given the choice, would you prefer washing the dishes or doing laundry? Share your preferences and insights!

3 big dogs in backyard

Jean Blakeley-Cook Answered 4 hours ago

I have 3 large dogs in a backyard. They wrestle non stop and have literally either trodden down every blade of grass, dug it up or, in the case of shrubbery, chewed i... See more

How do I clean a filthy frog pond without hurting the frogs?

Karen Sigel Answered 4 hours ago

Our recently purchased home has two fish ponds, currently occupied only by frogs, which we enjoy. The ponds are filthy, though, filled with years of leaves, mud, and... See more

Did anyone out there build a DIY pergola... tips?

Lisa Answered 18 hours ago

What can I do about wood smoke coming into my house?

Marty Grimson Answered 20 hours ago

I need help. My back door neighbor heats with a wood stove all winter. They are downhill from me. Almost all their smoke makes its way into my house, causing headache... See more

How to tighten a lamp that is looose?

Peggy Havard Answered 20 hours ago

How to tighten lamp that is loose?

How can I inexpensively add some "wow" to my very brown/tan house?

Kathy alfke Answered 20 hours ago

My house is 100 years old and rock solid but it is bland. It needs someone's creative suggestions!