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Why are ants coming from under my toilet & around the toilet base?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 2 hours ago

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

Which room would you pick for a room makeover in your home?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 3 hours ago

We're curious, if you could redesign any room in your home, which is the room you would choose?Whether it's your cozy living room, your bustling kitchen, or even your... See more

Can I use a small power sander to remove paint from my porch?
Deb-greg72 Deb-greg72 Answered 14 hours ago

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 14 hours ago

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 14 hours ago

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 14 hours ago

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 15 hours ago

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

Would you rather wash and fold laundry or clean the dishes?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 15 hours ago

Given the choice, would you prefer washing the dishes or doing laundry? Share your preferences and insights!

GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Gina Garbo Gina Garbo Answered 16 hours ago

Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more

What would you do with a Space between a shed and a fence.
Susan Susan Answered 17 hours ago

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 17 hours ago

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 17 hours ago

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 17 hours ago

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

Ideas on How to Make Realistic Tree Bark? Artificial Christmas Tree...
Nikki Nikki Answered on Dec 05, 2023

I would like to trim the pine needles on some of the branches to look more open and realistic but I would like to first figure out a way to disguise the metal pole to... See more

How to make a Christmas bow tree topper?
Thomas P Thomas P Answered 18 hours ago

How do I make a bow topper for my Christmas tree?

How do I attach pool noodles to a wooden bridge?
DeeAnn Cecchetti (Yard Artist) DeeAnn Cecchetti (Yard Artist) Answered 18 hours ago

I am making "witch legs" using pool noodles and I want her to look like she has "crashed" on my wooden bridge in front of my house that leads to my mailbox. Thanks fo... See more

Can you use Hot Glue on "pool noodles"?
Susan Susan Answered 18 hours ago

I am trying to make something with pool noodles. I am splitting some of them and opening them up. I am trying to make a "tree hide" for our Corn Snake. She has out gr... See more

What can I do to a small space between my garage and house?(walkway)
Ctr28815474 Ctr28815474 Answered 18 hours ago

this space is like 4 foot wide and about 6 foot long. This space is also the walk through from the front of the house to the back of the house.

Growing garlic
Decor&Dine Decor&Dine Answered 18 hours ago

Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.

How to make solar pool covers with pool noodles?
Paula Hurlburt Paula Hurlburt Answered 20 hours ago

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

Suggestions for a topper to cover just top of blinds?
Jo Ann Stidman Jo Ann Stidman Answered 2 days ago

We just painted the sunroom from sage green walls/ ceiling to this light beige walls and light blue ( tint of gray) ceilings. We Have to have blinds for the East morn... See more

How does one stop a shower curtain from sucking in and attacking you
Bonnie Johnson Chambers Bonnie Johnson Chambers Answered 3 days ago

It is so aggravating. I recently moved into an apartment with no shower "doors". Every time I shower the shower curtain is sucked into the shower and will not lay dow... See more

I rent but I hate the carpet in my master bedroom what can I do?
Alana Montgomery Alana Montgomery Answered 4 days ago

The carpet is stained and gross I have lived here for 6 years. Should I rip it out and change it without asking my landlord or can I suggest that I will pay for putti... See more

Can I use my hot glue gun to stick crystals to mirrors?
Catherine Stafford Merriman Catherine Stafford Merriman Answered 4 days ago

I have a set of round frameless mirrors and I would like to create a pattern across them with crystals, I'm just not sure which glue is best, thank you.