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How do you remove scratches on flatware?
The flatware that I use everyday have a lot of scratches, especially on the tines of the forks. Is there any way to remove or reduce these scratches other than buyin... See more
How do I make large concrete orbs/balls using balloons and Quikrete?
I've seen on here somewhere how to make these using balloons and 'quickrete'. If you can help I'll appreciate it very much.
How can I keep birds away from my carport and pooping on my cars
they fly under at night and mess on my car
How can I keep the birds from pooping all over my pool waterfall??
How can I stop the grass and weeds from taking over my concrete patio?
My concrete patio in the backyard has grass and weeds growing through the gaps and holes and is spreading aggressively. Any suggestions on how to stop this? I have ... See more
How do I stop birds from trying to nest in my grill & my propane lid?
How do I secure my 1st floor patio furniture from vandalism?
I live on the first floorof an apartment building. How can I secure my patio furniture without it being unsightly?
How to decorate a guest bedroom with PINK carpet
We just bought a house.. great bones.. awesome spaces.. but carpeting is not my taste.. We have a bedroom with pink ( almost a rose) color carpeting.. I would like th... See more
How do I paint a metal entry door to withstand extreme heat & sun?
I was so proud of myself. I stripped my front door of layers of bad and cracking paint from the previous owners (it was like stripping bubble gum), sanded, bought a h... See more
How do you keep cats off of the outdoor furniture?
Stray cats lay and spray my outdoor furniture how do i keep them off my patio and furniture?
How do I clean salt marks on my salt water pool?
My salt water pool leaves white marks all around the pool I have tried everything to remove them with no luck. Can someone please help me????
What can I do about wood smoke coming into my house?
I need help. My back door neighbor heats with a wood stove all winter. They are downhill from me. Almost all their smoke makes its way into my house, causing headache... See more
How do I fix a broken metal hanging rod in my closet
I have a broken shelf hanging rod in my closet I tried gluing And taping it and nothing worked I need help and also the shelf is slightly bent
Need help picking a paint color to match my tile
The tile is gray/white with a hint of beige and looks like wood.The kitchen counters are Baltic beige and cabinets are dark wood as well
How is it really spelled?
Hi, I may be way off base, and if so, I apologize in advance, but I have heard many references to "Fir", the type of wood, with regards to kitchen walls and soffits, ... See more
Why does my oven smell when turned on?
Hi all,Lately, my oven emits an unpleasant smell whenever I turn it on. The kitchen then smells and the foul odor lingers, it's very frustrating.I'm sure I'm not alon... See more
How can I lighten my dark stained deck, or even paint parts white?
The previous owners used an oil-based, semi-transparent, dark walnut brown stain on the deck they built. I want to lighten up the area, perhaps even paint the deck c... See more
What is the best way to paint high gloss white kitchen cabinets?
We are remodeling our kitchen and like the high gloss cabinets but don't know what is the best paint to get that effect. Our current cabinets are a regular semi-glos... See more
How to Update a Butler's Tray Table
My mother passed down to me a mahogany/cherry Butler's Tray Table. It look like the one in this picture except that there is no medallion in the center, just wood. I'... See more
What color would go well with maroon carpet in a small bedroom?
2 of the walls are slanted with chair rails...should I use 2 different colors or stay with one solid color?
Keeping the toilet plunger/toilet brush sanitized between uses.
I'm looking for a way to store my toilet plunger and toilet brush in a more sanitary manner. I was wondering if anyone has an idea or two for a liquid 'storage' solut... See more
How can I tell if my small mango tree is a male or female
I planted a mango tree over a year ago and I am not sure if it is a male or female, someone told me it rakes 5 years before it bears any fruit, I don't want it if it... See more
Blue toilet tablet stains in toilet bowl. How to get rid?
?I plopped a blue cleaning tablet in my guest bathroom thinking I was doing a good thing. Since the toilet isn't flushed often, the blue water has caused a blue ring... See more
Creative uses for empty cat litter buckets, anyone?
Does anyone have any ideas of things to do with empty cat litter plastic buckets? I did take a foam square and covered the bucket and foam with fabric to make a quick... See more
Help picking paint color to go with my drapes
We purchased this house with an amazing dining and living space. Tons of natural light. My problem is there are 16 panels of silk Dupioni drapes in the color wheat fr... See more
Can you write on washi tape?
I have some gorgeous translucent washi tape and I want to use it to label items. Has anybody written on washi tape before? If so, what type of pen/ink works best to s... See more
Does anyone have any good suggestions on how to keep squirrels out of my bird feeders?
I have tried the crushed red pepper in the bird seed, and have tried putting vaseline on the pole that holds the feeders....any other suggestions? I will at times hav... See more