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How Are You Decorating Your Halloween Bar?
I’m planning to decorate a bar area in my home for Halloween, but I’m not sure where to start. What spooky or fun decorations do you use for your Halloween bar se... See more
How Do You Use Halloween Balloons in Your Party Decorations?
I want to include some Halloween balloons in my party decorations this year. How do you guys use balloons in your Halloween setups? I’ve seen some cute ones with gh... See more
What’s the Best Way to DIY a Halloween Fringe Banner?
I’m trying to make my own Halloween fringe banner this year, but I’m not sure how to get it looking just right. Have any of you made one before? I’m curious wha... See more
How do I insulate/warm a small area in my garage for use as an office?
I am moving to a very small house. I work from home and can't put my desk and computer in the house; want to use the garage. I was supposed to move in by mid Septembe... See more
How do you dye or bleach a jute rug?
Purchased a jute rug 10x14. It arrived in brown instead of oyster/ivory like i wanted. Discovered it was non-refundable. Is there a way to bleach the rug?
How can I bleach an area rug?
I have a mid-gray woven cotton area rug. I'd like to make it a beige or white. Living in Tucson, the sun will lighten it when wet - but I was thinking of "painting" o... See more
Any ideas for clear plastic containers that cheese balls come in?
I have several of the huge clear plastic containers that cheese balls come in. I am hoping to use them either in a fun way for my grandchildren or some other way. Any... See more
How can I dye my large rug using Rit Dye?
I just purchased an indoor/outdoor 8 X 10' rug for my gazebo. I love the rug but it is the wrong shade of blue for my furniture. Is it possible to dye the rug? I don'... See more
How do I sound proof my bedroom wall next to the bathroom?
My bedroom wall joints to the bathroom and I can hear everyone using the toilet it’s making me sick. I already bought some sound proof sponge for the wall but it’... See more
How do you clean a 500 gallon water tank?
It has a very small hole on top, not big enough for my hand, and a nosel on the bottom to drain it. The container is plastic inside a metal cage. Very heavy so not mo... See more
How can I make moving items (med. size boxes) up & down stairs easier?
I'm a 77 yr old female with on-going back problems , despite having 3 surgeries, and COPD. My bigest concern is Christmas season when I have to bring decorations up... See more
Can I put wallpaper or even contact paper on paneled walls?
All walls are have paneling. Want to change a few walls, but easily with limited cost.
My bathroom walls are in as shape after removing wallpaper any suggest
I need an idea to frame my oval shaped bathroom mirrors
How do I cover wire shelves so everything doesn’t fall over?
My apartment has wire shelves in the refrigerator as well as in the pantry closet. Everything I place on the shelves ends up toppling over and falling through. What ... See more
Can I use an old bathtub as a koi pond?
I was given an old cast iron tub. I want a koi pond, and wondered if this would work?
How to get rid of fruit flies in my drain
Bug spray doesn't work.
How do you clean the smell of smoke out of a cedar chest?
Cedar chest was in room of woman who smoked.
How do I get rid of the cedar smell in my cedar trunk?
How to make a homemade pool?
Hey everyone!I've got this outdoor area that's totally underused, and I'm itching to transform it into a refreshing paradise for the summer. Now, instead of taking th... See more
How to clean a mirror without streaks?
Every time I clean my mirrors, they end up having tons of streaks and almost look worse than before I started. What could I use to clean them that won't leave streaks... See more
How can I drain the gas out of my snow blower?
It's finally Spring! But now I need to store the new snow blower...
Need ideas for garbage can backsplash?
In my kitchen, the wall behind the garbage can is always getting splattered with something. As I wash it, the paint is wearing thin. I am looking for ideas that won... See more
Wood fence gate warped- No money to replace. Still handy but 75 yr old
Wet now so not as bad as when dry. no money. st active but 75yo
How can I finish my back porch ceiling in an inexpensive way?
I can see my porch ceiling from the windows in our house and it does not look very nice. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I also have a toddler so I don't have m... See more
How can I update my brick porch and diagonal column?
I don't like the porch/column on my 70's built ranch that we just moved into last summer. Any suggestions to update it?