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What to do with old/vintage buttons ?
Xena Nierobisz Xena Nierobisz Answered on Mar 23, 2024

my mom gave me some old buttons. I think they are very nice and wanted to use them for cool crafts but I just went blank. I need an advice on an interesting crafty pr... See more

Mosaic Bird Bath-What kind of grout should I use?
Ruth Hetherington Ruth Hetherington Answered on Mar 22, 2024

What kind of grout should I use? I've contacted a grout company and they gave me a name, but it only comes in huge containers for a lot of money...

How do I update upholstery of a the nail-on cushion of a dining chair?
Rosann Rosann Answered on Mar 22, 2024

Can someone tell me how to reupholster a dining chair? The cushion is nailed on.

Any storage ideas for a LOT of vitamin and supplement bottles?
Kathleen k parker Kathleen k parker Answered on Mar 22, 2024

Live in an apartment where space is limited. Have a lot of bottles of vitamins and supplements, and they are all over the counter, overflowing from a container that u... See more

How to convert side by side washer/dryer to stacked?
Eveline Zernetzki Eveline Zernetzki Answered on Mar 22, 2024

Current washer dryer are side by side, with the water and power on the back left of the wall and the dryer vent on the right side of the back wall. How do I address t... See more

How to make a trash bag spider web ?
Shellie Shellie Answered on Mar 22, 2024

Any clever ideas on creating a spider web from trash bags for Halloween?

How do you remove stickers from plastic milk cartons???
Wendy Wendy Answered on Mar 22, 2024

I'm getting ready to make some Halloween decorations using gallon plastic milk jugs & am having trouble removing all the stickers. I can get the top layer off, but n... See more

Need help choosing veggies to grow on my south facing balcony!
Dena Roberts Dena Roberts Answered on Mar 22, 2024

This will be my first summer in an apartment! I've always had my own veggie garden and would love to have one on my balcony. Any ideas for garden boxes and types of v... See more

Weed or plant
Jayme Renee Jayme Renee Answered on Mar 18, 2024

I have two groupings of these and I'm not sure what they are. I don't see any buds yet. Weed or flower?? Anyone recognize them?

How can I repurpose pickle jars?
Lynnette Lynnette Answered on Mar 17, 2024

I've been hanging on to these huge 2 quart pickle jars FOREVER. They're taking up ALOT of real estate in my kitchen cabinet. Since my creativity has gone kapoot I nee... See more

How to remove the backsplash when part of the countertop?
Nancy Nichols Smith Nancy Nichols Smith Answered on Mar 17, 2024

My countertops and backsplash are all one piece, and at the wall it is curved, not squared. I want to redo the area of the counter to cabinet, and do a different ref... See more

30 year old traditional rice carved bedroom set - needs an update
Sharon smtih Sharon smtih Answered on Mar 17, 2024

I have a king size 4 poster rice carved bed with the accompanying pieces - high boy, dresser, bedside tables,etc. I am SO READY for a change - if I had the money I w... See more

Any ideas on how to disguise a rain barrel?
Donna J Donna J Answered on Mar 17, 2024

I am about to install a 265 gallon white plastic tank in my backyard. The water will be used in my garden. Any ideas on ways to cover up the tank so it won't be such ... See more

How to soundproof a laundry room?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on Mar 16, 2024

I love my laundry room but the noise of the washer and dryer reverberates to the adjacent bedrooms. What is the best way to soundproof a laundry room?

How can I level an A/C pad?
Jim Ginas Jim Ginas Answered on Mar 16, 2024

How difficult is it to level an A/C Pad (less than 3' x 3')? I noticed this week it is not level. (Was, but now tilted ? approx 1+ inch lower at Right Front Corner)**... See more

How do you clean a leather rag rug...should I put into machine on gen?
Hud23075182 Hud23075182 Answered on Mar 16, 2024

@ auction, I bought a leather rug, looks like those fabric rag rugs, and now wondered how I would clean it.... in machine on a gentle wash; wash by hand with "shampoo... See more

Repair the underside of a chair and couch?
Marion Marion Answered on Mar 16, 2024

Our dog, when she was a puppy, made holes in the bottom of my couch and chair, and actually uses them to hide inside of. What material is best to recover the undersid... See more

How can I remove / clean up candle wax from carpet?
Melinda M. Martinez Morgan Melinda M. Martinez Morgan Answered on Mar 15, 2024

Candle wax was warming up in a dish. I moved to fast and it spilt onto the carpet. I have let it dry and some came clean but not all. What can I do to get the rest of... See more

Alternative to fabric medium?
Mary Hall Mary Hall Answered on Mar 14, 2024

I have a great project in mind (painting upholstery), but will need fabric medium--lots of it. That stuff is super expensive (especially when I'll need to purchase qu... See more

Should I try Textile Medium to avoid stiffness when painting fabric?
Betty Betty Answered on Mar 14, 2024

I have two antique victorian chairs that have faded with age. I would like to try chalk paint on them but am afraid of stiffness. I've heard of a product called Text... See more

How do I make cute Thanksgiving table favors?
Lnr41087796 Lnr41087796 Answered on Mar 13, 2024

I would like to make Thanksgiving favors that I can add to each guest's place setting.Does anyone have some fun Thanksgiving favor ideas for me?