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How do I repair a small rip in my leather couch seat ?
Anastasia Anastasia Answered 8 hours ago

Bummed out! One of the kids put their foot with a shoe on it, on the couch and created this tear in the seat cushion. I’m wondering if I can sew it, instead of pay ... See more

How do I remove scratches from a silver frame?
Amy Amy Answered 8 hours ago

I have some scratches on my silver frame. Is there a way to remove them or make them not as noticeable?

How do you remove scratches on flatware?
Joyce Bell Joyce Bell Answered 8 hours ago

The flatware that I use everyday have a lot of scratches, especially on the tines of the forks. Is there any way to remove or reduce these scratches other than buyin... See more

How to remove paint from hinges
Pam Pam Answered 9 hours ago

how to remove paint from hinges on cabinets doors still attached . want to paint kitchen but so much painted over hinges , screws won't budge.will i need to cut aroun... See more

If I remove my vynal shutters to paint can I reinstall them using the
Bill Bill Answered 9 hours ago

Same nails/ screws holes won't be inlarged

Hardwood Floors or Carpet in Bedroom: What's Your Preference?
Amy P, Hometalk Editor Amy P, Hometalk Editor Answered 9 hours ago

Hey Hometalkers! We've got a cozy debate going on here: when it comes to bedroom flooring, do you lean towards the warmth of carpet or the timeless elegance of hardwo... See more

Do you recommend painting the inside of a fence?
EVERSOBLESSED65 EVERSOBLESSED65 Answered 10 hours ago

I have a small patio and think about painting my fence on the inside so I can put some colorful decor up. Is this a good idea?

How can I make an electric pole “go away” in my landscaping?
Anne Zellner Pettijohn Anne Zellner Pettijohn Answered 10 hours ago

We live in N. Texas, the “concrete capital of the world” And we are building our house on raw land. I’ve tackled all of the weeds, brought in topsoil and we are... See more

How do I make large concrete orbs/balls using balloons and Quikrete?
Dmholt4391 Dmholt4391 Answered 10 hours ago

I've seen on here somewhere how to make these using balloons and 'quickrete'. If you can help I'll appreciate it very much.

How to make a balloon garland?
Noemi Noemi Answered 10 hours ago

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

How can I keep birds away from my carport and pooping on my cars
Joy7173825 Joy7173825 Answered 10 hours ago

they fly under at night and mess on my car

How can I stop the grass and weeds from taking over my concrete patio?
Neecee Neecee Answered 10 hours ago

My concrete patio in the backyard has grass and weeds growing through the gaps and holes and is spreading aggressively. Any suggestions on how to stop this? I have ... See more

How do I secure my 1st floor patio furniture from vandalism?
Barbara Reinhardt Barbara Reinhardt Answered 10 hours ago

I live on the first floorof an apartment building. How can I secure my patio furniture without it being unsightly?

Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
Dianne King Dianne King Answered 10 hours ago

My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?

How to decorate a guest bedroom with PINK carpet
Rebecca Rebecca Answered 16 hours ago

We just bought a house.. great bones.. awesome spaces.. but carpeting is not my taste.. We have a bedroom with pink ( almost a rose) color carpeting.. I would like th... See more

How do I paint a metal entry door to withstand extreme heat & sun?
Leslie D Leslie D Answered 18 hours ago

I was so proud of myself. I stripped my front door of layers of bad and cracking paint from the previous owners (it was like stripping bubble gum), sanded, bought a h... See more

How do you keep cats off of the outdoor furniture?
Carol G Carol G Answered 21 hours ago

Stray cats lay and spray my outdoor furniture how do i keep them off my patio and furniture?

How do I clean salt marks on my salt water pool?
Donna Donna Answered 2 days ago

My salt water pool leaves white marks all around the pool I have tried everything to remove them with no luck. Can someone please help me????

If you could redo your master bathroom, what would you change?
Amy P, Hometalk Editor Amy P, Hometalk Editor Answered 2 days ago

Dreaming of a master bathroom remodel?Tell us: If you could change just one thing, what would it be?Your input could inspire others looking for master bathroom ideas ... See more

What can I do about wood smoke coming into my house?
Marty Grimson Marty Grimson Answered 2 days 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