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GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Gina Garbo Gina Garbo Answered 10 hours 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

How to stop raccoons from climbing onto my deck
Theresa M. Pesoli Theresa M. Pesoli Answered 21 hours ago

They are also washing their food in my pool. Help?

Weed or plant
Jayme Renee Jayme Renee Answered Yesterday

I have two groupings of these and I'm not sure what they are. I don't see any buds yet. Weed or flower?? Anyone recognize them?

Need help choosing veggies to grow on my south facing balcony!
Dena Roberts Dena Roberts Answered 2 days ago

This will be my first summer in an apartment! I've always had my own veggie garden and would love to have one on my balcony. Any ideas for garden boxes and types of v... See more

How can I repurpose pickle jars?
Lynnette Lynnette Answered 2 days ago

I've been hanging on to these huge 2 quart pickle jars FOREVER. They're taking up ALOT of real estate in my kitchen cabinet. Since my creativity has gone kapoot I nee... See more

How do I update upholstery of a the nail-on cushion of a dining chair?
Rosann Rosann Answered 2 days ago

Can someone tell me how to reupholster a dining chair? The cushion is nailed on.

How to remove the backsplash when part of the countertop?
Nancy Nichols Smith Nancy Nichols Smith Answered 2 days ago

My countertops and backsplash are all one piece, and at the wall it is curved, not squared. I want to redo the area of the counter to cabinet, and do a different ref... See more

30 year old traditional rice carved bedroom set - needs an update
Sharon smtih Sharon smtih Answered 2 days ago

I have a king size 4 poster rice carved bed with the accompanying pieces - high boy, dresser, bedside tables,etc. I am SO READY for a change - if I had the money I w... See more

Any ideas on how to disguise a rain barrel?
Donna J Donna J Answered 2 days ago

I am about to install a 265 gallon white plastic tank in my backyard. The water will be used in my garden. Any ideas on ways to cover up the tank so it won't be such ... See more

How to soundproof a laundry room?
Amy Poulton Amy Poulton Answered 3 days ago

I love my laundry room but the noise of the washer and dryer reverberates to the adjacent bedrooms. What is the best way to soundproof a laundry room?

How can I level an A/C pad?
Jim Ginas Jim Ginas Answered 3 days ago

How difficult is it to level an A/C Pad (less than 3' x 3')? I noticed this week it is not level. (Was, but now tilted ? approx 1+ inch lower at Right Front Corner)**... See more

How do you clean a leather rag rug...should I put into machine on gen?
Hud23075182 Hud23075182 Answered 3 days ago

@ auction, I bought a leather rug, looks like those fabric rag rugs, and now wondered how I would clean it.... in machine on a gentle wash; wash by hand with "shampoo... See more

What to do with old/vintage buttons ?
Xena Nierobisz Xena Nierobisz Answered 3 days ago

my mom gave me some old buttons. I think they are very nice and wanted to use them for cool crafts but I just went blank. I need an advice on an interesting crafty pr... See more

Repair the underside of a chair and couch?
Marion Marion Answered 3 days ago

Our dog, when she was a puppy, made holes in the bottom of my couch and chair, and actually uses them to hide inside of. What material is best to recover the undersid... See more

How can I remove / clean up candle wax from carpet?
Melinda M. Martinez Morgan Melinda M. Martinez Morgan Answered 4 days ago

Candle wax was warming up in a dish. I moved to fast and it spilt onto the carpet. I have let it dry and some came clean but not all. What can I do to get the rest of... See more

Alternative to fabric medium?
Mary Hall Mary Hall Answered 5 days ago

I have a great project in mind (painting upholstery), but will need fabric medium--lots of it. That stuff is super expensive (especially when I'll need to purchase qu... See more

Should I try Textile Medium to avoid stiffness when painting fabric?
Betty Betty Answered 5 days ago

I have two antique victorian chairs that have faded with age. I would like to try chalk paint on them but am afraid of stiffness. I've heard of a product called Text... See more

How do I make DIY Thanksgiving decorations?
Alice Alice Answered 6 days ago

I would love to see everyone's Thanksgiving decorating ideas. I need some inspiration!

How do I make cute Thanksgiving table favors?
Lnr41087796 Lnr41087796 Answered 6 days ago

I would like to make Thanksgiving favors that I can add to each guest's place setting.Does anyone have some fun Thanksgiving favor ideas for me?

How can I fill in bore holes to a wooden front entry door?
Lucy Lucy Answered 6 days ago

My front entry door was installed in 1978 and it is made of wood. I recently removed the unsightly ineffective ‘doorbell’ that had been on it, only to find ther... See more

How can you dye an Easter egg purple and get a true color?
Lynne Church Lynne Church Answered 6 days ago

I have tried many ways to get beautiful light purple eggs for Easter, but they always come out with red and blue blotches. What am I doing wrong?

How do you blow out the inside of eggs to use to hide money?
Mildred Owens Mildred Owens Answered 6 days ago

Blown out eggs for easter to put money in-any ideas?

What is the best way to clean old rusty railroad spikes??
Julie Julie Answered 6 days ago

My husband recently came into some rusty railroad spikes and we want to use them in coat racks etc. but was wondering if anyone has a good idea of how to remove most ... See more

How can I remove the smell of old dog pee from my wool kilim rug?
Jennifer Jennifer Answered 6 days ago

I loaned a friend my 100% wool Kilim area rug a while back and she just returned it. Apparently her dog had urinated on it a few times and rather than clean it up imm... See more

What to do with "cake icing" ceiling?
Bob Schudel Bob Schudel Answered 6 days ago

What can we do with our ceiling? It is plaster/sheetrock compound swirled and looks similar to what might be found on a cake. The big problem is the '70s radiant heat... See more