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I want to get rid of a trumpet vine that is growing on my home.
Carolynthompson Carolynthompson Answered on Jul 08, 2024

How do you get rid of Trumpet Vine. It is growing into the foundation of my house. I have tried pulling it out, round up, vinegar and salt. Please share your knowled... See more

What can you use on a slide to make it slippery again?
Brenda Brenda Answered on Jul 08, 2024

It is attached to a metal swing set not sure if its tin or what but it's sticky and chalky and not slippery - you have to use your hands to pull yourself down. I've ... See more

Can I dry pine cones Outside instead of the oven?
Lorna Lorna Answered on Jul 08, 2024

they have been soaked in vinegar and water.

How can I lighten up this kitchen in a rental property?
Kristine McIntyre Kristine McIntyre Answered on Jul 08, 2024

I live in an apartment that has no window in the kitchen. I have permission to paint and update the cabinets, counters, and back splash. I am not allowed to renovate ... See more

How can you remove excess concrete/mortar from brick?
Tanya Palmer Tanya Palmer Answered on Jul 08, 2024

My friend recommended her handyman to repair my front porch stairs. The top step was pulling away from the landing and the mortar needed to be filled in. The guy di... See more

How can I remove mold from my ceilings?
Catherine V Scalzadonna Catherine V Scalzadonna Answered on Jul 08, 2024

We have Mold on Ceiling. Front Lanai

Use caulking fill floor gaps and liquid Nails to re-adhere baseboards?
Tmichel Tmichel Answered on Jul 08, 2024

Two Questions??It’s been along time since I’ve be on here…Any ideas on best caulking to use on gap between the bottom of the drywall to the subfloor… So I rem... See more

How do I hide the top-back of this stove??
Judy Judy Answered on Jul 08, 2024

Can I hide this ugly silver-metal, vented stove back that juts up over my counter into the dining Room?

HELP! How do I get my Ninja blender cap to unscrew from the cup?
Yair Spolter Yair Spolter Answered on Jul 07, 2024

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

Sunken living rooms: should they stay away or make a comeback?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Let's take a trip down memory lane and talk about the sunken living room!This design trend was a hallmark of the 60's and 70's, adding a unique architectural element ... See more

Can you get the smell out of a chest freezer from spoiled meat?
Denise Denise Answered on Jul 07, 2024

My daughter and her husband went on a trip. And when they got home the outlet to their chest freezer in the garage had shorted out. They lost all the content in the f... See more

How do you get a smell out of a wooden dresser
Maxine Sheehan Maxine Sheehan Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I bought as stripped down wooden dresser. A lovely style, but when it was delivered I wasn't feeling so good. The following morning when I got up there was an extreme... See more

What can I do about pet smells after our renovation?
Jeign Jeign Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Recently renovated a townhouse. Previous tenant had two cats and an old dog. When we replaced the carpet and padding we used Kilz on subfloors. Replaced all baseboard... See more

How to get dog pee smell out of house?
Nam5337509 Nam5337509 Answered on Jul 07, 2024

My brother has 3 dogs and his house smell real bad of dog pee! He cleans but the smell is over and beyond terrible. He says he can't smell it bat it's bad.

My freezer has a chemical smell, help?
Bernice H Bernice H Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I have an upright freezer, NOT a frost free, that lately seems to leave a chemical smell on the wrapping of my food. I am concerned about this. Would appreciate any s... See more

What really works on urine smell in carpet?
Rose Oldag Rose Oldag Answered on Jul 07, 2024

The whole room smells of urine .What should i put in my carpet cleaning machine to shampoo it out?

Moldy smell in wood
Barbara Null Barbara Null Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I have 3 really nice cabinets which my father made many, many years ago. I would like to repaint and fix up, however, they have an awful moldy odor which permeates ev... See more

What is my bathroom sink smell?
Gre7778393 Gre7778393 Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Every morning a foul smell emanates from my bathroom sink drain. It does subside once the water has been running and gone down the drain. I have taken the plumbing ap... See more

Removing musty smell from dresser drawers
Wanda Ball Wanda Ball Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I have a couple of dressers that were stored in my basement that now have a musty smell in the drawers. I was wondering if anyone has ever dealt with the issue and h... See more

How do you get the smell out of a storage ottoman?
Becky Becky Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I purchased a brand new storage ottoman and it has a smell on the inside on the fabric they lined it with. I have tried numerous cleaners, and nothing seems to work a... See more

How do I get rid of a cat urine smell in a new house?
Pamela Pamela Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Looking for a new house, really like one, BUT, when we walked in the first thing is an OVERWHELMING smell of cat urine! The house has been on the market for less than... See more

Why does my house smell like sewer every time it rains?
Donna R Donna R Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Here I am again with an "old house" problem! Every time it rains hard my house smells like sewer and I am at a loss as to the cause. I put in a new sump pump, had t... See more

bad smell in car..sour milk?
Bernice H Bernice H Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Ok ,another problem! We bought an 07 Toyota Sienna the other day, there is a smell in there, like maybe some milk had spilled and spoiled..the carpets were shampoo... See more

What causes 'old person smell'?
Kathryn Kathryn Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I got into the car with my daughter this evening to go to the store and she said 'mom, you smell like old people'. I had showered 4 hours earlier and just brushed my... See more

How to remove urine smell from concrete?
Thayerlaura Thayerlaura Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Please HELP!!! Due to dogs, the urine smell in the concrete in out basement will knock you over. It is so bad you can smell it all through out our house. What is the ... See more

Has anyone had any success at getting the sour smell out of front load washers?
Kay Cass Kay Cass Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I have an LG front load washer that smells, and makes my laundry smell also. I always leave the door and soap tray open. (which I don't like and shouldn't have to d... See more

Stinky smell from bathroom
Diane Diane Answered on Jul 07, 2024

My husband and I bought an older home 8 years ago. Each fall we have a horrible smell that comes from the bathroom area but drifts all throughout the house. It smells... See more

How to rid of cigarette smoke from wood furniture
Valerie Valerie Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Recently I purchased these only to discover these tables smell like cigarette smoke. Any ideas of how to eliminate the awful odor? Hoping not to ruin the wicker. Plz ... See more