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How can I restore white marks made from MrClean Sponge on my granite?
Chris Chris Answered on Feb 20, 2024

I mistakenly cleaned around my granite sink with a Mr Clean Sponge not knowing you were not supposed to clean granite. Now I cannot remove this white residue left beh... See more

How can I repurpose my mom's old china?
Anne Peck Anne Peck Answered on Feb 19, 2024

I inherited my mom's old china & it is not my style, nor do I do formal dinners. Any ideas on what to do with a 12 place setting set? (its not worth selling already t... See more

How do I remove crazy glue from a quartz countertop?
Sherry Stubbert Morgan Sherry Stubbert Morgan Answered on Feb 19, 2024

There is crazy glue spilled on my countertop. Can someone tell me how to clean a quartz countertop to get rid of it?

How do I remove black magic marker on quartz countertop?
Sharon Sharon Answered on Feb 19, 2024

How to clean quartz countertop to remove black magic marker?

I have a quartz countertop that has a rust stain, how do I remove ?
Dia27432622 Dia27432622 Answered on Feb 19, 2024

I tried cleaner from the hardware store but it hasn't removed a rust stain on quartz. The quartz is white. Does anyone have advice on how to clean quartz countertops ... See more

How to install gutters on a detached garage?
Audrey Spear Audrey Spear Answered on Feb 19, 2024

My garage has one gutter over the driveway, but not on the other 3 sides. Is this job easy for DIY? What size and material works best? With all of this rain I have wa... See more

How to grow grass in a shady area
Phyllis Phyllis Answered on Feb 19, 2024

My backyard has a big pecan tree that shades the left side of my house. I can not get grass to grow. It stays a bare dirt area. Can you suggest grass plants or rock ... See more

Any idea how to make these bar stools taller? Thanks!
CindyKreutz CindyKreutz Answered on Feb 19, 2024

Hi - Bought these bar stools but they are too low for counter, any ideas on how to make taller? Thanks in advance!

What can take mold off of my porch ceiling?
Joan Davis Joan Davis Answered on Feb 19, 2024

My ceiling on the front porch has mold. I have tried ServPro and JoMax but they didn't work. How can I get the mold off? I don't want to kill my plants next to the po... See more

How can I remove mildew/mold from my wooden railings?
Helga Krahe Helga Krahe Answered on Feb 19, 2024

Rain got to it before we could stain it.

How do I clean wood using coconut oil and baking soda?
Wendy Wendy Answered on Feb 18, 2024

How do I clean wood with coconut oil and baking soda?

We set the heat at low temp but it won't go below 80 degrees!! Help!
Catherine Catherine Answered on Feb 18, 2024

My thermostat is set at 50 degrees now, but the temperature won't go below 80 degrees! I don't know how to read this thing and have not been able to find any answers... See more

Can anyone give me a review of Mansfield toilets?
Sharon Burns Sharon Burns Answered on Feb 18, 2024

I'm looking to replace an Aquasense toilet because it clogs constantly. My plumber recommends Mansfield but I can't find any reviews.

What color backsplash shoud I go with?
Beverly P Beverly P Answered on Feb 18, 2024

We have cherry cabinets and dark countertops, what color would look best for the backsplash? We will be using tile of some sort, but after going this far with this ki... See more

Furnace exhaust fan runs constantly
D D Answered on Feb 18, 2024

i have a Keep Rite gas furnace with an exhaust small exhaust fan. does anyone know if it should run constantly or only when the burner turns on for heat?

Where to find more info about Crisa glass bottles?
Stephanie Denise Brown-Byrd Stephanie Denise Brown-Byrd Answered on Feb 18, 2024

Hey Hometalkers! So yesterday I was browsing through one of my favorite thrift shops & outside was this huge bottle(5 gallons). I talked the seller down to $10 & pur... See more

Looking for a Ivory Snow/Paraffin/Ice Christmas Candle recipe
Karen Meyer Karen Meyer Answered on Feb 17, 2024

Do any of you know the real recipe for this? It takes Soap flakes, water and melted paraffin whipped like meringue. Add fragrance. Add glitter. Pour into empty 1/2 g... See more

Can someone tell me what kind of animal this was in my yard?
Rita C. - Panoply Rita C. - Panoply Answered on Feb 16, 2024

I thought maybe a rabbit was burrowing in my yard, but it's almost dead center of my lawn (not a very smart rabbit). The hole is not very deep, and I replanted it onc... See more

Should the Storm Door Stay or Go?
Sandra Sandra Answered on Feb 15, 2024

Everything is white, orange and brown in this house. Need some advice on the front entryway please!

Roof Rainwater over shoots gutters
Cja23544509 Cja23544509 Answered on Feb 14, 2024

I have gutter helmet and have had them out here several times, they say they have thigs the best they will get. what can I do at the bottom of downspout (not the en... See more

Does anyone have ideas for a crock and lid from a crock pot?
Jayne gerow Jayne gerow Answered on Feb 13, 2024

My crockpot has perished. It has been a staple in my house for years (working woman's best friend). But, I can't recycle all of it where I live. Any ideas for it besi... See more

Best option for a flagstone area to get grass or moss grow?
Mir Graham Mir Graham Answered on Feb 13, 2024

Hi, Fellow Hometalkers. What is the best option for a flagstone area to get grass or moss growing between the flagstone? The area has decomposed granite between the f... See more

Paneling/flooring on a ceiling: Good or bad idea?
Susan-Amber Springer Susan-Amber Springer Answered on Feb 13, 2024

Has anyone used paneling or appropriate flooring on a ceiling? After a plumbing disaster upstairs, we had to remove our plaster and lathe dining room ceiling in our... See more