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Moving a sink while being on a cement slab
Christine Harder Christine Harder Answered on Jul 13, 2024

we are on a cement slab we want to move our sink to open up our kitchen but were told we could not,we do not have a crawl space

What are these seeds?
Carol Thompson Carol Thompson Answered on Jul 13, 2024

I ordered some lemongrass seeds, and as a "bonus", the company sent me another little packet of seeds with no identification or planting instructions. Can anyone help... See more

Dumb question about tube of caulk
Louise Louise Answered on Jul 13, 2024

It seems to me that this has a cap on it that must be pulled off, but I can't get it to pull off. IS this a cap? If so, what's the secret to removing it? If it's n... See more

How would you prefer to spend your weekend: gardening or decorating?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on Jul 13, 2024

Weekends are a great time to unwind and indulge in our favorite activities. Whether you're into gardening or decorating, these hobbies can be both relaxing and reward... See more

How to keep deer from eating newly planted blueberry bushes
Mem32662198 Mem32662198 Answered on Jul 12, 2024

Mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina

How do I repaint a steel door?
Ladynred Ladynred Answered on Jun 17, 2020

I have a steel door that has chipped paint that is exposing the steel. How do I repaint without the chips being so obvious?

How can I keep squirrels from digging up flowers in my outdoor pot?
Deb Deb Answered on Jul 11, 2024

How do I keep squirrels from digging up the flowers in my outdoor pots? I don't want to hurt them. Thanks

How can I clean this grout?
Trix Trix Answered on Jul 11, 2024

I have tried everything!

How can I fix this backyard drainage issue?
Nikita Nikita Answered on Jul 11, 2024

My backyard slopes towards my house & he water tends to sit at the bottom of the slope. I'm worried about future damage to my patio & concrete slab foundation. I'm lo... See more

Spray paint
Debbie Debbie Answered on Jul 11, 2024

Does anybody know if you can use spray paint with stamps? I need to decorate plastic benches at school with paw prints. I wanted to use my paw print stamp but need ... See more

Framing Garage with Metal Studs?
Marlayna Marlayna Answered on Jul 11, 2024

We have an already built garage made out of cinder blocks. We want to finish the inside to make it a hangout spot. We are planning on using metal framing due to cost.... See more

How many cucumber plants should be planted in a 4 x 4 x 4 container?
Kelly Kelly Answered on Jul 11, 2024

I would like to know how to grow cucumbers from seed and how many plants can be planted in a 4x4x4 container?

How to use denatured alcohol to remove wood finish.
Linn Linn Answered on Jul 11, 2024

My builder used a very poor grade if finish on the oak moldings. I took the denatured alcohol to remove old finish. It removed it but need some advice to begin remo... See more

Lilacs that grow in zone 9
Cindy Cindy Answered on Jul 11, 2024

Does anyone know of a Lilac that will grow in the humid climate of Zone 9.......aka Houston, TX??

How can I reuse some old bathrobes that I have around the house?
Pauline Pauline Answered on Jul 11, 2024

Any ideas on how to reuse them or make something?

How do you get rid of flies on the front and back porch?
Cherish C Cherish C Answered on Jul 11, 2024

My front porch and back patio are plagued annually by flies (not just 1 or 2, swarms). Some info, both face east, the front patio is covered, while the back is covere... See more

How to clean gutters with pressure washer?
Abby Abby Answered on Jul 11, 2024

My gutters desperately need to be cleaned. How do I use a pressure washer to do this?

How can I reuse an old rabbit cage?
Mamta Joshi Mamta Joshi Answered on Jul 11, 2024

I have a leftover rabbit cage from when I owned rabbits and now I can't think of anything to do with it

How to get rid of fish oil smell in the house?
Ann Jacobs Ann Jacobs Answered on Jul 10, 2024

It is smeared on the rug and upholstery.

Should I paint the area around my front door black?
Jkl27065025 Jkl27065025 Answered on Aug 11, 2017

I have black shutters on my home & was thinking of painting side panels of entire door area & moulding black also. Should I?

How to fix foundation on corner of house
Shirley Kalinosky Shirley Kalinosky Answered on Jul 08, 2024

The house is over 115 yrs old and is a family home that my son now owns. He isn't the handiest DIYer and I noticed this when we visited I was parked near this corner ... See more

What kind of paint would be safe to use on my hummingbird feeder?
Kathy Clark Kathy Clark Answered on Jul 08, 2024

The red plastic top and bottom of my hummer bird feeder have faded badly, along with the yellow blossoms that they feed from. What paint would be safe for the birds ... See more

How can I clean outdoor (patio) furniture that has a cat urine odor?
Hector Hector Answered on Jul 08, 2024

How can I clean outdoor (patio) furniture cushions that have a cat urine odor?

Can you use chalk paint for interior trim and doors?
Connie Connie Answered on Jul 08, 2024

Can you use chalk paint for interior trim and doors?