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Weed or plant
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?
How can I repurpose pickle jars?
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 to remove the backsplash when part of the countertop?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
@ 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
Repair the underside of a chair and couch?
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?
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?
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?
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 cute Thanksgiving table favors?
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?
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?
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?
Blown out eggs for easter to put money in-any ideas?
What is the best way to clean old rusty railroad spikes??
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?
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?
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
How do I remove the paint that bled under the tape?
Interior latex paint-white. It bled onto brown varnished wooden trim & some sort of manufactured (plastic?) trim that looks like brown wood.Sraping was a little succe... See more
Foam inserts
Can anyone recommend a company that sells foam, that I can cut to desired width/length, to replace worn out foam in seat cushions?
I don't have a hose in my backyard and it is too expensive to add a hookup.
It is difficult to water garden and clean deck by hand so I am wondering if there is something portable I could use that would have a spray like a hose???
How can I repair my nutcracker that's missing half a mustache?
Half the mustache fell off my 3’ nutcracker. How can I repair it? Nutcracker is made of some type of fibrous material, not plastic, not wood.
How do I get DECADES of nicotine off of walls, ceilings, cabinets etc?
HELP! How do I get my Ninja blender cap to unscrew from the cup?
Hi everyone. Please help - this is a major emergency .I made a smoothie in a Ninja blender. I use this blender practically every day, but this time I was unable to un... See more
Can a counter gas stove top be painted?
I have an old stainless steel gas stove top, that still functions well, but definitely is showing the wear and tear.
How to fix a crack in a door frame?
How to fix a door frame with a split in it?