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How do I remove the stubborn stains from gas stove?
David Brown David Brown Answered on May 05, 2024

How do I remove the stubborn stains from gas stove?

How can I get the actual grass clippings out of the sock?
Teresa J. M. Lavender Teresa J. M. Lavender Answered on May 05, 2024

Help - I have tried everything! I can't get the actual grass cuttings out of my sons socks!Best socks!If you need new socks Dickie's moisture control socks are the o... See more

How to find out the value of antique furniture
Cindy Cindy Answered on May 05, 2024

My husband and I are looking to sell his grandmother's dining room set but, we have no idea what to ask for it. We could not find any markings as to who made it, all ... See more

What should I do with this rusty bucket?
Kelly | This Old Colonial Home Kelly | This Old Colonial Home Answered on May 05, 2024

I love rusty junk. So when I saw this bucket at a yard sale I liked it too much to pass it up. The question now is, what do I do with it? My only thought is to turn i... See more

Blackout curtains behind vertical blinds
Diane Diane Answered on May 04, 2024

I have two 6' patio doors, and I want to add blackout curtains to keep the sun/cold out. What is the best way to hang them, and what can I use to push the curtains ba... See more

How do I replace rotting trellis?
Lin Lin Answered on May 02, 2024

I have trellis separating my garden, it has climbers growing through it. The trellis has started to rot and one post has snapped. What would you replace it with? I li... See more

Why are ants coming from under my toilet & around the toilet base?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on May 02, 2024

There are these black ants coming from under my toilet and I don't know why. Food sources? Stagnant water? Bathroom flooring issues? I find these tiny ants in the toi... See more

Can I use a small power sander to remove paint from my porch?
Deb-greg72 Deb-greg72 Answered on May 01, 2024

Have painted it with outdoor Behr deck paint but it has flaked up. I got a lot of it up but need to get the rest off before repainting. Getting too old to get down ... See more

How can I darken the color of painted furniture using varnish?
Libertad Libertad Answered on May 01, 2024

Hi, I just paint my outdoor dining set, but the color is a little lighter than what I want. I am planning to apply varnish on them and I was thinking to take advantag... See more

Can a water based varnish be used on chalk paint?
Maryann Kelly Maryann Kelly Answered on May 01, 2024

Is it possible to use a water based clear varnish instead of the finishing wax on chalk painted furniture? I love the look of distressed chalk paint but I'd like a sa... See more

I'm trying to hang a curtain rod over a sliding glass door, but keep hitting something that I can't drill through.
Christine T Christine T Answered on May 01, 2024

The house is built of cement blocks, but there is drywall on the walls. I had another house that was the same type, but never had a problem with hanging curtain rods.... See more

Can I hang a dresser mirror on my bedroom wall?
Cordelia Cordelia Answered on May 01, 2024

How to use a mirror from a old dresser can it be hung on a bedroom wall?

What would you do with a Space between a shed and a fence.
Susan Susan Answered on May 01, 2024

this picture taken around 3pm so it does get some sun, not a lot tho. Which plants, just what in the heck do you do with it?

Help for my Christmas cactus?
Holly R Holly R Answered on May 01, 2024

I inherited a Christmas cactus from my very green-thumbed grandmother about 6 months ago. She lived in SC and had a greenhouse, but I live in NC and don't. I've kept ... See more

Santa Mop Head Instructions
A A Answered on May 01, 2024

Does anyone know where I can find instructions for this specific Santa mop head project? I've been unable to find anything except the image in my searches. I've tried... See more

How to make a Christmas bow with wired ribbon?
Lisa Reinstetle Lisa Reinstetle Answered on May 01, 2024

How do I make a Christmas bow out of wired ribbon for Christmas? I’d like to make pretty bows for my Christmas gifts and arrangements. I’d like it to be full and ... See more

Ideas on How to Make Realistic Tree Bark? Artificial Christmas Tree...
Nikki Nikki Answered on Dec 05, 2023

I would like to trim the pine needles on some of the branches to look more open and realistic but I would like to first figure out a way to disguise the metal pole to... See more

How to make a Christmas bow tree topper?
Thomas P Thomas P Answered on May 01, 2024

How do I make a bow topper for my Christmas tree?

How do I attach pool noodles to a wooden bridge?
DeeAnn Cecchetti (Yard Artist) DeeAnn Cecchetti (Yard Artist) Answered on May 01, 2024

I am making "witch legs" using pool noodles and I want her to look like she has "crashed" on my wooden bridge in front of my house that leads to my mailbox. Thanks fo... See more

Can you use Hot Glue on "pool noodles"?
Susan Susan Answered on May 01, 2024

I am trying to make something with pool noodles. I am splitting some of them and opening them up. I am trying to make a "tree hide" for our Corn Snake. She has out gr... See more

What can I do to a small space between my garage and house?(walkway)
Ctr28815474 Ctr28815474 Answered on May 01, 2024

this space is like 4 foot wide and about 6 foot long. This space is also the walk through from the front of the house to the back of the house.

Suggestions for a topper to cover just top of blinds?
Jo Ann Stidman Jo Ann Stidman Answered on Apr 30, 2024

We just painted the sunroom from sage green walls/ ceiling to this light beige walls and light blue ( tint of gray) ceilings. We Have to have blinds for the East morn... See more

How does one stop a shower curtain from sucking in and attacking you
Bonnie Johnson Chambers Bonnie Johnson Chambers Answered on Apr 29, 2024

It is so aggravating. I recently moved into an apartment with no shower "doors". Every time I shower the shower curtain is sucked into the shower and will not lay dow... See more