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How do I get rid of moles, voles and chipmunks?
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They dig holes, have tunnels and throw dirt all over. how can I get rid of chipmunks, voles, and moles with natural easy to find ingredients?
Getting rid of burdock-Anyone know a non toxic way to get rid of them?
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i am clearing an area to plant a butterfly/bee wild flower garden. The area is full of burdock and the soil is hard packed clay. I have been digging the burdock out... See more
The shelf life of Chalk paint?
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I have a jar of Ann Sloan chalk paint I bought several years ago. It has never been opened but it has separated. As it was very expensive and I have a project in mi... See more
Help please! What color for the front door?
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We're remodeling this 1930's house. We have a new red metal roof & plan to keep the white siding. What would you suggest as a front door color? I love bright, bold co... See more
Curb side find! What would you do?
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I found this in the curb this morning on my way to work. Needless to say I'm late :) does anyone know anything about this piece? What would you do with it? Paint? Res... See more
Where can i find natural flat stones for free to lay a pathway
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How do I get rid of these bugs? They have invaded the outside of house
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This is the best picture I have at the moment. It has orange markings on the top of the body. The outside of my house is covered with them. Can you please tell me wha... See more
How to get rid of bug infestation in my dry pasta packages
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Very small black or dark bugs in pantry, unopened cellophane wrapped or paper packages. Can you identify and advice?
Where can I find a plastic version of cinder blocks?
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I want to decorate my roof garden with benches and shelves, but don't want to invest in the weight.
How do I make fall leaf luminaries?
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I saw someone making gorgeous luminaries with fall leaves, and I want to give it a try. Do you have any ideas on how to make them?
How do I stop the pitting on my stainless steel refrigerator?
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I have a 7 month old Frigidaire brand stainless steel refrigerator and I noticed pitting and rust spots numbering somewhere around 30 or 40. Is there something I can... See more
How do we remove calcium deposits on our patio water fountain
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How do we remove calcium deposits from our patio fountain and brick walkway?
How to make solar pool covers with pool noodles?
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I saw small “Solar” pool covers made with pool noodles and black garbage bags. I was hoping to find the directions again.
Is there any way to get scratches off of a plastic toilet seat cover?
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How do I remove the stubborn stains from gas stove?
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How do I remove the stubborn stains from gas stove?
How can I get the actual grass clippings out of the sock?
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Help - I have tried everything! I can't get the actual grass cuttings out of my sons socks!Best socks!If you need new socks Dickie's moisture control socks are the o... See more
What should I do with this rusty bucket?
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I love rusty junk. So when I saw this bucket at a yard sale I liked it too much to pass it up. The question now is, what do I do with it? My only thought is to turn i... See more
How do I replace rotting trellis?
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I have trellis separating my garden, it has climbers growing through it. The trellis has started to rot and one post has snapped. What would you replace it with? I li... See more
I had soaked my gas stove top in bleach overnight.it has turned black
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please advise on how to cleanThank you
Why are ants coming from under my toilet & around the toilet base?
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There are these black ants coming from under my toilet and I don't know why. Food sources? Stagnant water? Bathroom flooring issues? I find these tiny ants in the toi... See more
Can I use a small power sander to remove paint from my porch?
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Have painted it with outdoor Behr deck paint but it has flaked up. I got a lot of it up but need to get the rest off before repainting. Getting too old to get down ... See more
How do I hang curtain rods if I can't find wall studs?
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Can a water based varnish be used on chalk paint?
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Is it possible to use a water based clear varnish instead of the finishing wax on chalk painted furniture? I love the look of distressed chalk paint but I'd like a sa... See more
I'm trying to hang a curtain rod over a sliding glass door, but keep hitting something that I can't drill through.
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The house is built of cement blocks, but there is drywall on the walls. I had another house that was the same type, but never had a problem with hanging curtain rods.... See more
Can I hang a dresser mirror on my bedroom wall?
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How to use a mirror from a old dresser can it be hung on a bedroom wall?