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How do I get glass beads to stick in cement?
Debra Cunningham Debra Cunningham Answered 6 days ago

I've seen other people who mix glass beads into cement giving it a jeweled look. It seems when I try to do this, thecement dries and the beads pop out despite having ... See more

How to remove popcorn ceiling with asbestos?
Abby Abby Answered 6 days ago

I want to remove my popcorn ceiling, but it has asbestos in it. How do I go about this safely?

Should I Put Wood Floors in My Master Bath??
Johnnie L Johnnie L Answered 6 days ago

We are moving to our forever home in 3 weeks. The space is amazing, but needs major updating. I am aiming for a vintage farmhouse style. I am a junker and a reclaimed... See more

Stained tub grey. HELP!
Amanda Benjamin Amanda Benjamin Answered 6 days ago

Hi scrubbed my tub with SOS steel wool pad and it left this grey stain. I’m not sure what type of tub I have but I did the magnet test and my magnet stuck to it. An... See more

Can I use scented epsom salts for plants?
Donna Donna Answered 6 days ago

I've read to use empson salt in your plants, but my question is can I use scented Epsom salts?

Is Creeping Charlie in your lawn a good thing or a bad thing?
Mary Sullivan Mary Sullivan Answered 7 days ago

Is there a sure-fire way to get rid of Creeping Charley?

Vinyl plank flooring vs pergo (laminate)
Lynn Turnbull Lynn Turnbull Answered 7 days 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.

Hiding plumbing on floating Vanity
Melissa Monteforte Melissa Monteforte Answered 7 days ago

I had a contractor install a floating bathroom vanity. Without my prior knowledge the vanity did not fit correctly with the existing plumbing from walls. They insta... See more

What kind of glue should I use to apply glass "pebbles" to glass ...
Jeana U. Womble Jeana U. Womble Answered 7 days ago

I made a 'gazing ball' from a clear round fishbowl by applying colored glass pebbles, intending to leave it on my screen porch. Super freezing temp's, followed by hu... See more

How can you glue ceramic tile to the bathtub edge?
Hei28609765 Hei28609765 Answered 7 days ago

Can you glue ceramic tiles on a bathtub edge? if so what kind of adhesive do you use> TYA

How do I make DIY rub 'n buff?
JoAnn Green JoAnn Green Answered 7 days ago

I wanting to make rub and buff. Looking for recipes

Rub-n-Buff help!
KrysFL KrysFL Answered 7 days ago

So I used silver rub-n-buff and 'painted' the stain glass metal on the interior side of my front door. It turned out okay but now I would like to remove it and go bac... See more

Can I paint my gold tone shower door metal?
Jean Jean Answered 7 days ago

We are looking to sell our home, built in 1996 when gold tone was hot. Now, we are told that our shower door and faucets are outdated. I hate to spend money on new do... See more

How do I keep washi tape from peeling?
Starlitmagi Starlitmagi Answered 7 days ago

Hello all! This past mothers day I made all my mom friends/family a gift with washi tape. I used a pre cut piece of wood in the shape of a heart, applied washi tape, ... See more

How do I protect my washi tapes from peeling?
Namaya Namaya Answered on Nov 14, 2022

Hi there, Im new here, Iam an active journaler and today I found my second washi tape that I can throw away.. :( Before using the washi tape, it doesnt come off easil... See more

Is washi tape removable?
Ilene Ilene Answered 7 days ago

Is it removable? Will it leave tape residue?

How far should tile go in a shower area above a tub??
Gregory Hamilton Gregory Hamilton Answered 7 days ago

I have to replace this board with waterproof stuff. I want to then tile the enclosure. How far should the tile go- up to where the edge of the tub is? I would think t... See more

Can I replace a bidet with a shower stall?
Dee Hollin Dee Hollin Answered 7 days ago

I have a bidet in a small bathroom that has floor to ceiling tiles. Is it possible to remove the bidet and turn it into a curbless shower stall area?

Why does my washer smell like fish?
Sarah Sarah Answered on Apr 11, 2024

I've noticed a fishy smell coming from my washing machine. What is the reason for this and how can I clean my washer to get rid of the odor?

GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Gina Garbo Gina Garbo Answered on Apr 11, 2024

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

Easiest way to remove linoleum glue from concrete?
Winks74 Winks74 Answered on Apr 11, 2024

Linoleum has been down since 1970 and is adhered to the concrete subfloor. We've tried boiling water with zero luck and a chemical remover that Home Depot carried to... See more

Why is there low water pressure from the kitchen faucet?
Zach Waxer Zach Waxer Answered on Apr 10, 2024

Not sure what's going on but there's super low water pressure in my kitchen faucet at the moment. The bathroom sink and shower are fine - it's just the kitchen.

Hibiscus plant help
Sharon Sharon Answered on Apr 09, 2024

I am back from a winter in Florida and these are how my two hibiscus look....I have a couple of new green leaves coming, what do I do now? Thanks

Toilet cover keeps falling off!
Lea Grossman Lea Grossman Answered on Apr 09, 2024

Any suggestions on how to replace a toilet seat the one we have keeps falling off unless someone has an idea on how to fix the existing one, see photos below.