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Sand in bird baths - mosquitos?

Tammie S Answered 3 hours ago

I heard recently that you can put sand in the bottom of a birdbath to help keep mosquitoes. Any validity to this?

If I put bleach in my fountain to kill mosquitos will it harm the bird

Suzanne pollack Answered 3 hours ago

Should I paint or stain my oak kitchen cabinets?

Lauren of Mom Home Guide Answered 4 hours ago

I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ... See more

How to remove popcorn ceiling that has been painted?

Quilter2 Answered 3 days ago

Does having a paint over a popcorn ceiling change how I'd remove the popcorn ceiling?

How to clean pink mold in humidifier?

Oliver Smith Answered 5 days ago

How can I control blind mosquitos?

Jeanne Answered 13 hours ago

I retired and moved to Florida. I live by a lake. We get a lot of blind mosquitos. I don't like using chemical sprays. I don't want to hurt the wild life. Look... See more

How do get rid of mosquitoes of Japanese maple trees.

Sbl11224371 Answered 13 hours ago

there every were help

Tips for a diy mosquito attractant for a bug zapper?

Chris Domenech Answered 13 hours ago

Which mosquito repellent plants can grow up a trellis?

Dalila Oliva Answered 13 hours ago

I am planting mosquito repellent plants around my patio and would like to grow one up a trellis as a privacy screen

Are cedar oil-based repellants effective?

Kathy Gunter Law Answered 13 hours ago

I've ran across a product that has a cedar oil based formula. It claims to repel mosquitoes, gnats, stink bugs, and dust mites plus it is a snake deterrent. Safe for ... See more

How do I get rid of mosquitos in my drains?

Katyworks4me Answered 13 hours ago

Please suggest container plants that repel mosquitoes?

Danielle Segev Answered 13 hours ago

Hi everyone,I am wondering which container plants are the most effective at repelling mosquitoes, and how can I use them to keep my outdoor space and home free from t... See more

What are some effective homemade mosquito trap outdoor ideas?

Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on Oct 02, 2023

Hi there,I'm on the hunt for ideas to create a homemade mosquito trap to place outdoors by the windows until my current mosquito nets are fixed. I'd like to keep it a... See more

How do I clean burnt apple cider off my pot?

Linda Marie Pollitt Answered 14 hours ago

How do I clean a burnt pot? There is burnt-on apple cider inside of my calphalon pot.

How to remove burnt pasta stuck at the bottom of a pot? ​

Joellen Answered 14 hours ago

Burnt pasta stuck at bottom of pot - how to clean a burnt pot to remove the food?

My toilet handle stays down when you flush and the water keeps running

Jacqueline McCaffrey Meier Answered 16 hours ago

how do I fix my running toilet?

Fruit flies in my office- Do I need to find the source?

Marcy Answered 16 hours ago

My office has a ton of fruit flies. I'm not sure where they are coming from and how to get rid of the fruit flies. The garbage cans are all clean. We have some new pl... See more

What causes the top hem of a sheet to crease after washing and drying?

Yaine Answered 16 hours ago

Every sheet set I have gets creases in the top hem of the top sheet. No amount of ironing takes out the wrinkles. Is there a solution? (Not sure this is a DIY ques... See more

How to get rid of fruit flies without using vinegar?

Rma23460453 Answered 16 hours ago

Indoor compost bin keeps attracting Fruit Flies- what can I do?

Sonnie Answered 16 hours ago

I have a small bin in my kitchen with holes in it that has a biodegradable /disposable liner. I put my fruit and vegetable scraps in it when I am cooking. The only pr... See more

I have fruit nats, in my kitchen and bathroom, they seem to go to wate

Marcia McKee Answered 16 hours ago

they seem to go toward water, but I can't figure how to get rid of fruit flies, even when I get rid of standing water.

How to prevent fruit flies?

Sam🌺 Answered 16 hours ago

Please help..I did everything to get rid of the fruit flies, with no avail, do you have any suggestions?Thank you so muchSam🌺

Trail of dead grass mystery?

Joan K Answered Yesterday

Trail of dead grass appeared two weeks ago that starts in neighbor's yard and goes to the sidewalk, then continues past the sidewalk in a line into the grass into my ... See more

What is your favorite season: spring, summer, winter, or fall?

Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 2 days ago

Let's chat about our favorite seasons!Whether you're a summer lover, a fall enthusiast, a winter aficionado, or a spring admirer, we want to know: What's your favorit... See more

How do you get rid of fruit flies from the soul of your plant?

Ty Answered 2 days ago

There are fruit flies all over my plants.

How to get rid of fruit flies in my plants?

Mary Answered 2 days ago

How to get rid of fruit flies in my plants?

I have flies can't get rid of them.no food left out. No fruit. Really

Carole Taurasi Answered 2 days ago

I have fruit flies and can't get rid of them. I don't even have any food or fruit out.

How to get rid of fruit flies in my drain

Pat11544256 Answered 2 days ago

Bug spray doesn't work.

How do i get rid of these gnats or fruit flies?

Nancy gmitter Answered 2 days ago

Can someone tell me how to get rid of fruit flies or gnats?

What is the best way to clean a burnt pot?

Lea Grossman Answered 2 days ago

I made a thick soup for winter and by accident left it on the fire for too long. Now my soup pot is basically ruined! Any hacks to help me clean the burnt pot? Need t... See more