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How do I get glass beads to stick in cement?
I've seen other people who mix glass beads into cement giving it a jeweled look. It seems when I try to do this, thecement dries and the beads pop out despite having ... See more
How to remove popcorn ceiling with asbestos?
I want to remove my popcorn ceiling, but it has asbestos in it. How do I go about this safely?
Should I Put Wood Floors in My Master Bath??
We are moving to our forever home in 3 weeks. The space is amazing, but needs major updating. I am aiming for a vintage farmhouse style. I am a junker and a reclaimed... See more
Stained tub grey. HELP!
Hi scrubbed my tub with SOS steel wool pad and it left this grey stain. I’m not sure what type of tub I have but I did the magnet test and my magnet stuck to it. An... See more
Can I use scented epsom salts for plants?
I've read to use empson salt in your plants, but my question is can I use scented Epsom salts?
Is Creeping Charlie in your lawn a good thing or a bad thing?
Is there a sure-fire way to get rid of Creeping Charley?
Vinyl plank flooring vs pergo (laminate)
I currently have stinky dirty carpeting in my living room and I want to replace it with a durable flooring that can stand up to dogs and kids.
Hiding plumbing on floating Vanity
I had a contractor install a floating bathroom vanity. Without my prior knowledge the vanity did not fit correctly with the existing plumbing from walls. They insta... See more
I have a retaining wall made of railroad ties that has rotted. What advice do you have for replacing?
What kind of glue should I use to apply glass "pebbles" to glass ...
I made a 'gazing ball' from a clear round fishbowl by applying colored glass pebbles, intending to leave it on my screen porch. Super freezing temp's, followed by hu... See more
How can you glue ceramic tile to the bathtub edge?
Can you glue ceramic tiles on a bathtub edge? if so what kind of adhesive do you use> TYA
How do I make DIY rub 'n buff?
I wanting to make rub and buff. Looking for recipes
Rub-n-Buff help!
So I used silver rub-n-buff and 'painted' the stain glass metal on the interior side of my front door. It turned out okay but now I would like to remove it and go bac... See more
Can I paint my gold tone shower door metal?
We are looking to sell our home, built in 1996 when gold tone was hot. Now, we are told that our shower door and faucets are outdated. I hate to spend money on new do... See more
How do I age/darken a very large gold painted picture frame?
How do I keep washi tape from peeling?
Hello all! This past mothers day I made all my mom friends/family a gift with washi tape. I used a pre cut piece of wood in the shape of a heart, applied washi tape, ... See more
How do I protect my washi tapes from peeling?
Hi there, Im new here, Iam an active journaler and today I found my second washi tape that I can throw away.. :( Before using the washi tape, it doesnt come off easil... See more
Is washi tape removable?
Is it removable? Will it leave tape residue?
How far should tile go in a shower area above a tub??
I have to replace this board with waterproof stuff. I want to then tile the enclosure. How far should the tile go- up to where the edge of the tub is? I would think t... See more
Can I replace a bidet with a shower stall?
I have a bidet in a small bathroom that has floor to ceiling tiles. Is it possible to remove the bidet and turn it into a curbless shower stall area?
Why does my washer smell like fish?
I've noticed a fishy smell coming from my washing machine. What is the reason for this and how can I clean my washer to get rid of the odor?
Easiest way to remove linoleum glue from concrete?
Linoleum has been down since 1970 and is adhered to the concrete subfloor. We've tried boiling water with zero luck and a chemical remover that Home Depot carried to... See more
Why is there low water pressure from the kitchen faucet?
Not sure what's going on but there's super low water pressure in my kitchen faucet at the moment. The bathroom sink and shower are fine - it's just the kitchen.
Hibiscus plant help
I am back from a winter in Florida and these are how my two hibiscus look....I have a couple of new green leaves coming, what do I do now? Thanks
Toilet cover keeps falling off!
Any suggestions on how to replace a toilet seat the one we have keeps falling off unless someone has an idea on how to fix the existing one, see photos below.
How do you get the smell of dog urine out of particle board floors?
I used TSP to clean windows and replace the glazing.
Had an emergency appendectomy before I was able to clean the glass, and now the glass is stained. How can I clean the run stained glass?
How or can you put metal roofing over shingles?
wanted to save the expense of tearing off old but good roof to put up a more desirable metal roof is it possible to lay metal on top of shingled roof?