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How can I get the actual grass clippings out of the sock?
Teresa J. M. Lavender Teresa J. M. Lavender Answered 11 minutes ago

Help - I have tried everything! I can't get the actual grass cuttings out of my sons socks!Best socks!If you need new socks Dickie's moisture control socks are the o... See more

How do I remove the stubborn stains from gas stove?
David Brown David Brown Answered 3 hours ago

How do I remove the stubborn stains from gas stove?

How to make solar pool covers with pool noodles?
Paula Hurlburt Paula Hurlburt Answered 3 hours ago

I saw small “Solar” pool covers made with pool noodles and black garbage bags. I was hoping to find the directions again.

How do we remove calcium deposits on our patio water fountain
Pamela Pamela Answered 3 hours ago

How do we remove calcium deposits from our patio fountain and brick walkway?

Blackout curtains behind vertical blinds
Diane Diane Answered 13 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

How do I stop the pitting on my stainless steel refrigerator?
Sre4548638 Sre4548638 Answered 14 hours ago

I have a 7 month old Frigidaire brand stainless steel refrigerator and I noticed pitting and rust spots numbering somewhere around 30 or 40. Is there something I can... See more

How do I make fall leaf luminaries?
Doris V Doris V Answered 16 hours ago

I saw someone making gorgeous luminaries with fall leaves, and I want to give it a try. Do you have any ideas on how to make them?

Where can I find a plastic version of cinder blocks?
Sister mable Sister mable Answered 18 hours ago

I want to decorate my roof garden with benches and shelves, but don't want to invest in the weight.

Which room would you pick for a room makeover in your home?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 2 days ago

We're curious, if you could redesign any room in your home, which is the room you would choose?Whether it's your cozy living room, your bustling kitchen, or even your... See more

How do I replace rotting trellis?
Lin Lin Answered 2 days ago

I have trellis separating my garden, it has climbers growing through it. The trellis has started to rot and one post has snapped. What would you replace it with? I li... See more

Why are ants coming from under my toilet & around the toilet base?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 2 days ago

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

Can I use a small power sander to remove paint from my porch?
Deb-greg72 Deb-greg72 Answered 3 days ago

Have painted it with outdoor Behr deck paint but it has flaked up. I got a lot of it up but need to get the rest off before repainting. Getting too old to get down ... See more

How can I darken the color of painted furniture using varnish?
Libertad Libertad Answered 3 days 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

Can a water based varnish be used on chalk paint?
Maryann Kelly Maryann Kelly Answered 3 days ago

Is it possible to use a water based clear varnish instead of the finishing wax on chalk painted furniture? I love the look of distressed chalk paint but I'd like a sa... See more

I'm trying to hang a curtain rod over a sliding glass door, but keep hitting something that I can't drill through.
Christine T Christine T Answered 3 days ago

The house is built of cement blocks, but there is drywall on the walls. I had another house that was the same type, but never had a problem with hanging curtain rods.... See more

Can I hang a dresser mirror on my bedroom wall?
Cordelia Cordelia Answered 3 days ago

How to use a mirror from a old dresser can it be hung on a bedroom wall?

Would you rather wash and fold laundry or clean the dishes?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 3 days ago

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

GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Gina Garbo Gina Garbo Answered 3 days ago

Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more

What would you do with a Space between a shed and a fence.
Susan Susan Answered 3 days ago

this picture taken around 3pm so it does get some sun, not a lot tho. Which plants, just what in the heck do you do with it?

Help for my Christmas cactus?
Holly R Holly R Answered 3 days ago

I inherited a Christmas cactus from my very green-thumbed grandmother about 6 months ago. She lived in SC and had a greenhouse, but I live in NC and don't. I've kept ... See more

Santa Mop Head Instructions
A A Answered 3 days ago

Does anyone know where I can find instructions for this specific Santa mop head project? I've been unable to find anything except the image in my searches. I've tried... See more