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Has anyone used a shower liner for curtain backing/liner?
Karen Karen Answered 8 minutes ago

I'm making new curtains in several rooms using cotton calico fabric. I'm trying to find an inexpensive -as possible lol- way to give a little more weight to them and ... See more

How do I get grass out of a phlox bed?
Lisa Lisa Answered 2 hours ago

This flower bed is extremely dense with phlox. Last year, I pulled much of the grass out by the roots, but it came back with a vengence this year. We've had a ton of ... See more

How can I remove a magnetic door knocker from a metal door?
Msi1170121 Msi1170121 Answered 3 hours ago

The magnet in the knocker has "welded" to the door and seems impossible to remove. I have to paint the door so if the paint is damaged its not a problem.

GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Gina Garbo Gina Garbo Answered 4 hours ago

Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more

How do I remove hard water deposits from stainless washing machine tub
Dean Dean Answered 6 hours ago

My new home's washing machine appears to have a rough buildup near the top of the stainless tub. I have run Affresh through the unit but this remains. I don't want to... See more

How do we remove calcium deposits on our patio water fountain
Pamela Pamela Answered 6 hours ago

How do we remove calcium deposits from our patio fountain and brick walkway?

Hardwood Floors or Carpet in Bedroom: What's Your Preference?
Amy P, Hometalk Editor Amy P, Hometalk Editor Answered 7 hours ago

Hey Hometalkers! We've got a cozy debate going on here: when it comes to bedroom flooring, do you lean towards the warmth of carpet or the timeless elegance of hardwo... See more

If I remove my vynal shutters to paint can I reinstall them using the
Bill Bill Answered 21 hours ago

Same nails/ screws holes won't be inlarged

How to remove paint from hinges
Pam Pam Answered 24 hours ago

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 do I remove scratches from a silver frame?
Amy Amy Answered 24 hours ago

I have some scratches on my silver frame. Is there a way to remove them or make them not as noticeable?

How do I repair a small rip in my leather couch seat ?
Anastasia Anastasia Answered Yesterday

Bummed out! One of the kids put their foot with a shoe on it, on the couch and created this tear in the seat cushion. I’m wondering if I can sew it, instead of pay ... See more

How do you remove scratches on flatware?
Joyce Bell Joyce Bell Answered Yesterday

The flatware that I use everyday have a lot of scratches, especially on the tines of the forks. Is there any way to remove or reduce these scratches other than buyin... See more

Do you recommend painting the inside of a fence?
EVERSOBLESSED65 EVERSOBLESSED65 Answered Yesterday

I have a small patio and think about painting my fence on the inside so I can put some colorful decor up. Is this a good idea?

How can I make an electric pole “go away” in my landscaping?
Anne Zellner Pettijohn Anne Zellner Pettijohn Answered Yesterday

We live in N. Texas, the “concrete capital of the world” And we are building our house on raw land. I’ve tackled all of the weeds, brought in topsoil and we are... See more

How do I make large concrete orbs/balls using balloons and Quikrete?
Dmholt4391 Dmholt4391 Answered Yesterday

I've seen on here somewhere how to make these using balloons and 'quickrete'. If you can help I'll appreciate it very much.

How to make a balloon garland?
Noemi Noemi Answered Yesterday

Does anyone know how to make a balloon garland or a balloon arch?

How can I stop the grass and weeds from taking over my concrete patio?
Neecee Neecee Answered Yesterday

My concrete patio in the backyard has grass and weeds growing through the gaps and holes and is spreading aggressively. Any suggestions on how to stop this? I have ... See more

How do I secure my 1st floor patio furniture from vandalism?
Barbara Reinhardt Barbara Reinhardt Answered Yesterday

I live on the first floorof an apartment building. How can I secure my patio furniture without it being unsightly?

Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
Dianne King Dianne King Answered Yesterday

My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?

How to decorate a guest bedroom with PINK carpet
Rebecca Rebecca Answered 2 days ago

We just bought a house.. great bones.. awesome spaces.. but carpeting is not my taste.. We have a bedroom with pink ( almost a rose) color carpeting.. I would like th... See more