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How do I put a gasket on my canister set?
Judy Judy Answered on Mar 11, 2024

This is a stupid question, but I have had this canister set for 40 years, back when they had S&H green stamps. Is there any way I could add a gasket or seal around t... See more

How do you get steam stains off wood kitchen cabinets?
Elayne Schnaars LePage Elayne Schnaars LePage Answered on Mar 10, 2024

How do you get steam stains off wood cabinets? Our electric one cup coffee pot sat under our cabinet and the steam it generated has caused our cabinet door to have a ... See more

How can I get water, rust, & gunk of toilet water knob?
Jenilynnecook Jenilynnecook Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I clean these, really, and still they are an eyesore!!!Also note the round wall piece isn’t flush on the wall-it is so full of green buildup-it doesn’t move anymo... See more

How to fix a wooden door that is peeling and cracking?
Lornarohr Lornarohr Answered on Mar 10, 2024

Our stained and finished exterior door is peeling and looks horrible! Can anyone tell me how to fix it to look good again? Or do we have to buy a new one?

How can I remove essential oil spots from my wall?
Donna Lynn Jameson Donna Lynn Jameson Answered on Mar 10, 2024

My oil burner has left oil debris on my wall. Thank you!!

How to remove mold from shower curtain without chlorine bleach?
Merrill M Merrill M Answered on Mar 10, 2024

How can I remove mold/mildew from a fabric shower curtain liner when the tag says do not use chlorine bleach?

Why is this window seeping and can it be stopped?
Cassandra Cassandra Answered on Mar 10, 2024

Hello, my front door and sidelights have windows in them. One of the sidelights and the door have a sticky goo seeping from under the window moulding. I tried the ... See more

How can I decorate the back of a bookcase to use as a wall divider?
Suzette Suzette Answered on Mar 10, 2024

Need some ideas on how to decorate or make a design on the backside of bookshelves to be used as a wall divider that will face the dining room area of a rental home.

How can I decorate a laundry room that has concrete block walls?
Renee Renee Answered on Mar 10, 2024

My laundry room is in the basement in an unfinished area that is separated from the finished part of the basement. The walls are cinder block concrete and I want to g... See more

What to put in this huge mason jar?
Dawn Williams Dawn Williams Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I have a HUGE mason jar. I would like some ideas on what to put in it for decorations, other than flowers.

How to get rid of the peppermint oil odor?
Chubby58 Chubby58 Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I spilled a 4 ounce bottle of essential peppermint oil. It went all over the counter, down the dishwasher and on my hardwood floor. I have cleaned it all up, but the ... See more

How can I get rid of carpet snags?
Tracey Boddy Tracey Boddy Answered on Mar 10, 2024

Hi, does anyone know how I can easily get rid of carpet snags that my cats have made. I have tried cutting with scissors and using my husband's hair clippers which ha... See more

Stripping off A LOT of chalk paint
Through the Dutch Door Through the Dutch Door Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I've had my first (of many, I'm sure) disastrous DIY project. I have covered my entire kitchen cabinetry with chalk paint and I hate it. It's streaky, it's cracking, ... See more

Need ideas for a backsplash for a center island sink
Synthia Synthia Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I have my sink in my center island/ bar of the kitchen. I am trying to figure out a way to add a backsplash to the sink so that the counter of the bar doesn't get wet... See more

How can I block off a doorway to keep cats out of room?
B B Answered on Sep 10, 2023

I need help trying to find options to block a double doorway to keep cats out of room but still be able for air/heat to circulate between roomsKeep room separate with... See more

What's the name of this recliner bolt??
Kevin P. Kevin P. Answered on Mar 10, 2024

Hello,I'm trying to repair this chair for my girlfriend. But, the mechanism for the foot stool is missing a bolt. I included pictures of the front and back sides of t... See more

Rough edges on granite counter tops.
Sue Hopkins Sue Hopkins Answered on Mar 09, 2024

The edges of our granite counter tops are very rough. Is there any way to smooth them out as they are ruining my jerseys by wearing holes through them. Thank you.

How an I update this knotty pine wall without painting it?
Dee B Dee B Answered on Nov 23, 2023

I’m tired of looking at my “70’s” wall but I like the different textures of wood and brick. I’m going to white wash the brick but unsure if I should stain t... See more

Can I apply peel and stick tile over wallpaper?
Bessie Benson Bessie Benson Answered on Mar 08, 2024

I have old wallpaper that has been stapled in some places and glued in others. I want to put a peel and stick tile up as backsplash. Can this be applied over the wa... See more

How to clean smoke smell out of pillows?
Maggie Maggie Answered on Mar 07, 2024

How do I wash pillows to remove the smell of smoke?

Back porch with a flat roof and sky lights leaks
DJ DJ Answered on Mar 07, 2024

We have a screened in back porch with a flat roof that leaks. We have tried caulking it and that lasted until we had 5 days of heavy rain. We would like to replace it... See more

How do you remove the pink mold stain from shower curtain?
Linda Berendse Linda Berendse Answered on Mar 06, 2024

Any tips and tricks on how to get rid of pink mold would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

How do I remove creases from a new plastic shower curtain liner?
Galvan Galvan Answered on Mar 06, 2024

Hello,i buy new plastic liners for my shower curtains. They come folded in the package and when I hang them up the folded creases remain. I can never remove the folde... See more

Ideas on different things I can do with these yummy old spools?
Confessions Of A Junkaholic Confessions Of A Junkaholic Answered on Mar 06, 2024

I'm a picker and came across lots and lots of these beauties. I took home several boxes of these purdies and are using for different projects. However, I want to find... See more

Can my 50's pink tiled bathroom be painted?
Greta Greta Answered on Mar 06, 2024

I have a pink tiled bathroom straight out of the 50's. I can't afford to knock out walls and redo from start. I've heard tiles can be painted. Has anyone got pictures... See more

Outdoor lighting in shady area- any ideas?
Connie Hillyer Horn Connie Hillyer Horn Answered on Mar 05, 2024

Does anyone have any ideas on landscape lighting for an outdoor area? Solar won't work because the area is in full shade.

How can I fix peeling laminate floor tiles?
P P Answered on Mar 02, 2024

I have off white laminate floor tiles that over the last few months have really started bubbling and peeling on top. You know, the wax like protective coating. Is the... See more

Can I fix laminate flooring that has chipped and peeled on the top?
Becky Severts Shelton Becky Severts Shelton Answered on Mar 02, 2024

We have laminate flooring throughout the main living areas and under the desk where your feet go there is a spot that started flaking and has now peeled at the top. I... See more