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Gap in the external wall cladding ?
Jagadeeswaran Padmanabhan Jagadeeswaran Padmanabhan Answered on Aug 30, 2024

I need expert advise, gap seen in the eternal wall clad . these gaps are not all over and seen in few places. Is this normal or need to be sealed.thanksjag

How can I update this 30 year-old hanging light?
Sue Sue Answered on Sep 02, 2024

The ugly light is hanging in my dining room. Please help. Thank you!

How do I remove dried rustoleum on vinyl siding?
England Patricia England Patricia Answered on Sep 02, 2024

I got a considerable amount of rustoleum on my white Vinland siding. The paint is almond color. It’s dried but how do I remove it without damaging my siding?

How can I remove glue from my dishwasher?
Darlene dynka Darlene dynka Answered on Sep 01, 2024

Purchased a dishwasher "as-is" there is glue from a label that looks like melted plastic wrap. How can I remove it?

Thompsons Water sealer disaster
Lynn @ Riggstown Road Lynn @ Riggstown Road Answered on Sep 01, 2024

Since we just had our deck pressure-washed, we decided to apply Thompson's Water Sealer to help preserve it. Big mistake. It seems to have a permanent stickiness. Any... See more

What are your favorite exterior house colors?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on Sep 01, 2024

Choosing the right exterior house colors can make a huge difference in your home's curb appeal. Whether you're drawn to classic neutrals, bold statements, or ... See more

I want to use some plastic Easter eggs for Christmas ornaments. How?
Judy Bixby Judy Bixby Answered on Aug 31, 2024

I am looking for non-candy Easter egg ideas to use as Christmas ornaments. I have some plastic eggs, any ideas on how I can use them?

Old faded glass Christmas ornaments, what do I do with them?
Lu Schmidt Lu Schmidt Answered on Aug 31, 2024

I've saved old Christmas ornaments over the last 40 years. Originally, they were colored ornaments that reflect light. Not all that color is gone but they look pretty... See more

Is it possible to remove image from tile?
A_k28310791 A_k28310791 Answered on Aug 31, 2024

Hi, I have some tiles in my kitchen with flower images. Does anyone know if it's at all possible to remove images from tile? It does not appear to be a decal of any k... See more

Is there any natural way to remove lichen from concrete blocks?
Damjana Damjana Answered on Aug 31, 2024

Hi fellow Hometalkers,these hexagon concrete blocks are some 15 years old. Is there a natural way to remove those dark stains that look like lichens but have no thick... See more

How to remove 12 inch mirror squares from a wall?
Patricia HATLEY Patricia HATLEY Answered on Aug 31, 2024

My bedroom has a wall of 12 inch squares that have been there for about 40 years. They are very secure where they are but I would like to remove them & do something e... See more

How to remove water spots from a polished windowsill?
Malini Malini Answered on Aug 31, 2024

I had plants on the windowsill, with a plate to catch the water, but the water sipped through and made round water marks. :( Is there any way to remove them without p... See more

Remove dentil molding?
Beth Hall Beth Hall Answered on Aug 31, 2024

I am going to update this room and wondered if now is the time to remove the dentil molding- I never see it anymore. I'm going to paint the paneling or maybe I shoul... See more

How to remove super glue from skin?
Mary Mary Answered on Aug 31, 2024

OK this is embarrassing .I was making this amazing photo frame lantern that I found on Hometalk and I dripped super glue onto my finger. By the time I realized, the s... See more

How to remove spray paint from a tile floor?
Michelle Michelle Answered on Aug 31, 2024

My daughter used spray paint an stained the kitchen floor. Does anyone have advice on how to remove paint from the tile?

How to remove double sided carpet tape on linoleum kitchen floor?
Maggie Maggie Answered on Aug 31, 2024

How to remove double sided carpet tape on lanolin (I think) kitchen floor.

What is the best way to remove shelf liner residue from cabinets?
Jan Lee Jan Lee Answered on Aug 31, 2024

I just purchased a home where every shelf and drawer has a shelf liner I want to remove. Problem: When I pull it up I found that part of the shelf liner stays stuc... See more

How can I remove stickers on new open bookshelves?
Karen King Shatswell Karen King Shatswell Answered on Aug 31, 2024

We purchased a new set of open wood bookshelves from our local furniture store. There are large stickers stuck tightly on the inside. I need to remove them, but they ... See more

How do I remove wax and dirt build up from vintage table top?
Rosa Lee Gibbons Rosa Lee Gibbons Answered on Aug 31, 2024

I have a MCM drop leaf dining table I bought for my kitchen. It is not designer but more mass market produced for that time period. How can I frugally remove years of... See more

How to remove stickers from a mirror?
Bracha Moskoff Bracha Moskoff Answered on Aug 31, 2024

My young daughter, in her quest to decorate, has covered all the mirrors in the house with stickers. Now, I'm on a mission to restore the mirror's reflective beauty a... See more

How do you remove painted, striped screws off old cabinet doors?
Anna Ibarra Anna Ibarra Answered on Aug 31, 2024

I am trying to remove the cabinet doors to my tiny laundry room. It's so closed in and thought if I remove doors it might open it up. Problem is that the hinges were ... See more

Is there an easy way to remove graphics from glass bottles?
Diana Wearing Diana Wearing Answered on Aug 31, 2024

Wondering if anyone knows of an easy way to remove advertising graphics from glass bottles? I’ve acquired a bunch of old soda bottles…love the old time bottles bu... See more

How to remove paint from hinges
Pam Pam Answered on Aug 31, 2024

how to remove paint from hinges on cabinets doors still attached . want to paint kitchen but so much painted over hinges , screws won't budge.will i need to cut aroun... See more

how to remove fans for cleaning in a viking hood model vwh4848 --can't get nut (?) off to pull grease covered fans out.
Jean Jean Answered on Aug 31, 2024

Not sure this is posted in correct place. I am trying to clean a 12 year old viking over the gas range hood. (48"). It has two fans in a tight space that need to b... See more

How to caulk baseboard gaps?
Sharon Sharon Answered on Aug 30, 2024

How do I fill gaps at baseboard, should I caulk? If so, does anyone know how to caulk baseboards?

How can I hang things on my hardiplank siding?
Kristen Kristen Answered on Aug 30, 2024

I'd like to hand a planter and flag holder on the side of my house but my husband is nervous about drilling any holes into our hardiplank. Should I be concerned abou... See more

Removing cat urine
LilMiss Synn LilMiss Synn Answered on Aug 30, 2024

Any solution out there for removing cat urine from clothing after it has dried? I've tried pretty much everything from vinegar to Tide and I can't get it out. I'll t... See more