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How do I keep my white washed fireplace from chipping?
Donna Donna Answered on Dec 08, 2023

I recently white washed my brick fireplace and the results were incredible. The problem is when I move the screen to start fire, the pain starts chipping. Not a lot b... See more

How can I use old jewelry to make ornaments?
Deidra Perry Deidra Perry Answered on Dec 08, 2023

My mother & I have a few pieces of jewelry I wear anymore. How can we use it instead of throwing g it away?

Pink Bathroom in Rented Apartment. What to Do?
2ms2 2ms2 Answered on Dec 08, 2023

This is my pink bathroom. The apartment is a rental, so I can't retile. What can I do to hide it or change its color?

What is the quirkiest thing you are using in your Christmas decor?
Shira Shira Answered on Dec 08, 2023

Gone are the days of standard Christmas decorations. Move over tinsel and popcorn, make way for plastic spoon Christmas trees and baseball bat swags. So my question t... See more

I want to seal the sides of garage door to keep dirt out
Kemberly Boston Kemberly Boston Answered on Dec 08, 2023

A lot of dirt comes through when it's windy. I am looking for easy seal.

How do I clean my fake stainless steel refrigerator?
Kate Pigula Kate Pigula Answered on Dec 08, 2023

Does anyone know how to clean and what to use to clean a fake stainless steel refrigerator? Can't use abrasive material, it scratches the refrigerator that is fake st... See more

Painting a laminate shower surround top to bottom
Scbingle Scbingle Answered on Dec 07, 2023

I have a stand up shower that has a laminate surround top to bottom. I cannot afford to purchase a new surround. I was going to clean well with TSP, rough up a bit an... See more

Ways to repel skunks
Virginia A Virginia A Answered on Dec 07, 2023

Our neighbor has skunks in their wooded lot and we are afraid they will wander over to our yard. We have a shed and also a deck that might appeal to them to live unde... See more

My African Violets have tiny white pest, any ideas how to cure?
Cheryl Cheryl Answered on Dec 07, 2023

One has wilted leaves and no amount of water is perking them up. Other looks healthy but large numbers of white pests. Sprayed with soapy water solutions but no cure... See more

Garden pests- something's eating my plants' leaves!
Connie Connie Answered on Dec 07, 2023

I bought one of these trees. It's a Contorta Filbert. Something is eating the leaves. It's not Japanese Beatles, the holes on the leaves are not big enough for that. ... See more

Angel Trumpet Pest
Peggy Peggy Answered on Dec 07, 2023

Can anyone tell me what is eating the leaves of my Angel Trumpet plant and how to get rid of the pest? Thanks

How can I get rid of basil pests naturally
Cassie Cassie Answered on Dec 07, 2023

Anyone able to tell me what is eating my basil and how to get rid of it (organic garden)?

What can I use to make bees/wasps go away?
White Oak Studio Designs White Oak Studio Designs Answered on Dec 07, 2023

Do you know of any products that bees/wasps "do not like" (like mice do not like mint essential oil for example?) We have an area in between our homes Indiana Limesto... See more

How to clean feather pillows and duvet of pet stains?
Dee Hauser Dee Hauser Answered on Dec 07, 2023

There are pet stains on my feather pillows and duvet. Any advice on how to wash pillows and duvet made of feather?

Are flocked trees toxic to cats?
Danielle Segev Danielle Segev Answered on Dec 06, 2023

Hi, I'm thinking of having a flocked Christmas tree this year, but I know that some tree flocking is poisonous to cats. How do I know what kind of flocking to use tha... See more

Flocking A Christmas Tree?
Ann Halsing Ann Halsing Answered on Dec 06, 2023

Has anyone tried flocking a tree using corn starch & plaster of Paris?I saw it on line but didn't get the measurements of the two ,can anyone help???? Thank You A... See more

How do I stain or paint a white glass bowl light fixture to tea stain
Pat9882286 Pat9882286 Answered on Dec 05, 2023

The glass bowl on my light fixture is stark white but I need to somehow stain or paint it to look the more tea stained color to match ceiling fans. I already tried s... See more

Are flocked Christmas trees messy?
Sarah Sarah Answered on Dec 05, 2023

I've seen a lot of great ways to do DIY flocking on your Christmas tree to give it a new look for Christmas, but I'm worried about the mess. What is the least messy w... See more

How do you flock a Christmas tree?
Gina Gina Answered on Dec 05, 2023

How can I flock my own Christmas tree?

How to stop flocking on artificial Christmas tree from falling off?
Sybil Daly Sybil Daly Answered on Dec 05, 2023

Does anyone know how to keep a flocked tree from shedding? Hang an ornament or brush against it and powdery, dusty flocking falls off. It's a beautiful 6-foot tree an... See more

How can I get rid of flies in my garage?
Danielle Segev Danielle Segev Answered on Dec 05, 2023

I've been dealing with a bit of a pest problem in my garage lately, specifically with flies. It seems like no matter what I do and how much I clean, there are always ... See more

My towel is still damp in the morning- help!
Hillela G. Hillela G. Answered on Dec 05, 2023

When I shower and hang my towel back up, I've been finding that it's still damp in the morning, which definitely can't be a good thing.I think it has to do with the w... See more