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Where can I find a plastic version of cinder blocks?
Sister mable Sister mable Answered on May 05, 2024

I want to decorate my roof garden with benches and shelves, but don't want to invest in the weight.

How do I make fall leaf luminaries?
Doris V Doris V Answered on May 05, 2024

I saw someone making gorgeous luminaries with fall leaves, and I want to give it a try. Do you have any ideas on how to make them?

How do I stop the pitting on my stainless steel refrigerator?
Sre4548638 Sre4548638 Answered on May 05, 2024

I have a 7 month old Frigidaire brand stainless steel refrigerator and I noticed pitting and rust spots numbering somewhere around 30 or 40. Is there something I can... See more

How do we remove calcium deposits on our patio water fountain
Pamela Pamela Answered on May 05, 2024

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

How to make solar pool covers with pool noodles?
Paula Hurlburt Paula Hurlburt Answered on May 05, 2024

I saw small “Solar” pool covers made with pool noodles and black garbage bags. I was hoping to find the directions again.

How do I remove the stubborn stains from gas stove?
David Brown David Brown Answered on May 05, 2024

How do I remove the stubborn stains from gas stove?

How can I get the actual grass clippings out of the sock?
Teresa J. M. Lavender Teresa J. M. Lavender Answered on May 05, 2024

Help - I have tried everything! I can't get the actual grass cuttings out of my sons socks!Best socks!If you need new socks Dickie's moisture control socks are the o... See more

How to find out the value of antique furniture
Cindy Cindy Answered on May 05, 2024

My husband and I are looking to sell his grandmother's dining room set but, we have no idea what to ask for it. We could not find any markings as to who made it, all ... See more

What should I do with this rusty bucket?
Kelly | This Old Colonial Home Kelly | This Old Colonial Home Answered on May 05, 2024

I love rusty junk. So when I saw this bucket at a yard sale I liked it too much to pass it up. The question now is, what do I do with it? My only thought is to turn i... See more

Blackout curtains behind vertical blinds
Diane Diane Answered on May 04, 2024

I have two 6' patio doors, and I want to add blackout curtains to keep the sun/cold out. What is the best way to hang them, and what can I use to push the curtains ba... See more

How do I replace rotting trellis?
Lin Lin Answered on May 02, 2024

I have trellis separating my garden, it has climbers growing through it. The trellis has started to rot and one post has snapped. What would you replace it with? I li... See more

Why are ants coming from under my toilet & around the toilet base?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on May 02, 2024

There are these black ants coming from under my toilet and I don't know why. Food sources? Stagnant water? Bathroom flooring issues? I find these tiny ants in the toi... See more

Can I use a small power sander to remove paint from my porch?
Deb-greg72 Deb-greg72 Answered on May 01, 2024

Have painted it with outdoor Behr deck paint but it has flaked up. I got a lot of it up but need to get the rest off before repainting. Getting too old to get down ... See more

How can I darken the color of painted furniture using varnish?
Libertad Libertad Answered on May 01, 2024

Hi, I just paint my outdoor dining set, but the color is a little lighter than what I want. I am planning to apply varnish on them and I was thinking to take advantag... See more

Can a water based varnish be used on chalk paint?
Maryann Kelly Maryann Kelly Answered on May 01, 2024

Is it possible to use a water based clear varnish instead of the finishing wax on chalk painted furniture? I love the look of distressed chalk paint but I'd like a sa... See more

I'm trying to hang a curtain rod over a sliding glass door, but keep hitting something that I can't drill through.
Christine T Christine T Answered on May 01, 2024

The house is built of cement blocks, but there is drywall on the walls. I had another house that was the same type, but never had a problem with hanging curtain rods.... See more

Can I hang a dresser mirror on my bedroom wall?
Cordelia Cordelia Answered on May 01, 2024

How to use a mirror from a old dresser can it be hung on a bedroom wall?

What would you do with a Space between a shed and a fence.
Susan Susan Answered on May 01, 2024

this picture taken around 3pm so it does get some sun, not a lot tho. Which plants, just what in the heck do you do with it?

Help for my Christmas cactus?
Holly R Holly R Answered on May 01, 2024

I inherited a Christmas cactus from my very green-thumbed grandmother about 6 months ago. She lived in SC and had a greenhouse, but I live in NC and don't. I've kept ... See more

Santa Mop Head Instructions
A A Answered on May 01, 2024

Does anyone know where I can find instructions for this specific Santa mop head project? I've been unable to find anything except the image in my searches. I've tried... See more

How to make a Christmas bow with wired ribbon?
Lisa Reinstetle Lisa Reinstetle Answered on May 01, 2024

How do I make a Christmas bow out of wired ribbon for Christmas? I’d like to make pretty bows for my Christmas gifts and arrangements. I’d like it to be full and ... See more