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How do I keep my white washed fireplace from chipping?
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?
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?
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?
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
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?
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
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
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?
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!
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
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
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?
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 can I restore my old faded green artificial Christmas porch trees
How do you flock a Christmas tree?
How can I flock my own Christmas tree?
How to stop flocking on artificial Christmas tree from falling off?
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?
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!
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