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What to do with old/vintage buttons ?
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?
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...
My bird feeders have wasp nests in them. What can I do to get rid of?
How do I update upholstery of a the nail-on cushion of a dining chair?
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?
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?
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 ?
Any clever ideas on creating a spider web from trash bags for Halloween?
How do you remove stickers from plastic milk cartons???
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!
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
How can I paint the arms & legs of a chair without removing the fabric
I have a weathered bird feeder to refinish what should I use.
How do I stop my new rocking chair from walking across the room?
How do I re-use older Mod Podge, is that possible??
Weed or plant
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?
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
@ 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?