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I don't have a hose in my backyard and it is too expensive to add a hookup.
Diane D Diane D Answered on Mar 13, 2024

It is difficult to water garden and clean deck by hand so I am wondering if there is something portable I could use that would have a spray like a hose???

How can I repair my nutcracker that's missing half a mustache?
Emily Emily Answered on Mar 13, 2024

Half the mustache fell off my 3’ nutcracker. How can I repair it? Nutcracker is made of some type of fibrous material, not plastic, not wood.

HELP! How do I get my Ninja blender cap to unscrew from the cup?
Yair Spolter Yair Spolter Answered on Mar 12, 2024

Hi everyone. Please help - this is a major emergency .I made a smoothie in a Ninja blender. I use this blender practically every day, but this time I was unable to un... See more

Can a counter gas stove top be painted?
Betty Faehr Edwards Betty Faehr Edwards Answered on Mar 12, 2024

I have an old stainless steel gas stove top, that still functions well, but definitely is showing the wear and tear.

How to fix a crack in a door frame?
Mary-Ann Farr Mary-Ann Farr Answered on Mar 10, 2024

How to fix a door frame with a split in it?

An Old spitoon.
Patricia W Patricia W Answered on Mar 11, 2024

I found a very old hammered solid brass spitoon today at Humane Society thrift shop. I certainly dont want to turn it into a planter. Its about a two gallon size and ... See more

How do I remove a hard water ring around the inside of a toilet bowl w
Gail Cordero Gail Cordero Answered on Mar 11, 2024

I just bought a new home. Trying to really give it a good scrubbing. One toilet bowl in the house has a bad ring around the inside of the toilet. How do I remove that... See more

Any ideas on how to "rehab" metal & woven-plastic outdoor furniture??
Deirdre Lovelace Deirdre Lovelace Answered on Mar 11, 2024

I need your help & ideas! Purchased a set of outdoor furniture from Lowes or Home Depot a couple of years ago. The mainframe is metal, and the arms & back were wove... See more

How do I put a gasket on my canister set?
Judy Judy Answered on Mar 11, 2024

This is a stupid question, but I have had this canister set for 40 years, back when they had S&H green stamps. Is there any way I could add a gasket or seal around t... See more

How do you get steam stains off wood kitchen cabinets?
Elayne Schnaars LePage Elayne Schnaars LePage Answered on Mar 10, 2024

How do you get steam stains off wood cabinets? Our electric one cup coffee pot sat under our cabinet and the steam it generated has caused our cabinet door to have a ... See more

How can I get water, rust, & gunk of toilet water knob?
Jenilynnecook Jenilynnecook Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I clean these, really, and still they are an eyesore!!!Also note the round wall piece isn’t flush on the wall-it is so full of green buildup-it doesn’t move anymo... See more

How to fix a wooden door that is peeling and cracking?
Lornarohr Lornarohr Answered on Mar 10, 2024

Our stained and finished exterior door is peeling and looks horrible! Can anyone tell me how to fix it to look good again? Or do we have to buy a new one?

How can I remove essential oil spots from my wall?
Donna Lynn Jameson Donna Lynn Jameson Answered on Mar 10, 2024

My oil burner has left oil debris on my wall. Thank you!!

How to remove mold from shower curtain without chlorine bleach?
Merrill M Merrill M Answered on Mar 10, 2024

How can I remove mold/mildew from a fabric shower curtain liner when the tag says do not use chlorine bleach?

How do I remove super glue from a rubber floor mat?
Sandra Schroeder Sandra Schroeder Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I spilled glue on my rubber floor mat and have tried alcohol, soap, goop and some other things, but nothing took it all away.

Why is this window seeping and can it be stopped?
Cassandra Cassandra Answered on Mar 10, 2024

Hello, my front door and sidelights have windows in them. One of the sidelights and the door have a sticky goo seeping from under the window moulding. I tried the ... See more

How can I decorate the back of a bookcase to use as a wall divider?
Suzette Suzette Answered on Mar 10, 2024

Need some ideas on how to decorate or make a design on the backside of bookshelves to be used as a wall divider that will face the dining room area of a rental home.

How can I decorate a laundry room that has concrete block walls?
Renee Renee Answered on Mar 10, 2024

My laundry room is in the basement in an unfinished area that is separated from the finished part of the basement. The walls are cinder block concrete and I want to g... See more

What to put in this huge mason jar?
Dawn Williams Dawn Williams Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I have a HUGE mason jar. I would like some ideas on what to put in it for decorations, other than flowers.

How to get rid of the peppermint oil odor?
Chubby58 Chubby58 Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I spilled a 4 ounce bottle of essential peppermint oil. It went all over the counter, down the dishwasher and on my hardwood floor. I have cleaned it all up, but the ... See more

How can I get rid of carpet snags?
Tracey Boddy Tracey Boddy Answered on Mar 10, 2024

Hi, does anyone know how I can easily get rid of carpet snags that my cats have made. I have tried cutting with scissors and using my husband's hair clippers which ha... See more

Stripping off A LOT of chalk paint
Through the Dutch Door Through the Dutch Door Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I've had my first (of many, I'm sure) disastrous DIY project. I have covered my entire kitchen cabinetry with chalk paint and I hate it. It's streaky, it's cracking, ... See more

Need ideas for a backsplash for a center island sink
Synthia Synthia Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I have my sink in my center island/ bar of the kitchen. I am trying to figure out a way to add a backsplash to the sink so that the counter of the bar doesn't get wet... See more

How can I block off a doorway to keep cats out of room?
B B Answered on Sep 10, 2023

I need help trying to find options to block a double doorway to keep cats out of room but still be able for air/heat to circulate between roomsKeep room separate with... See more

What's the name of this recliner bolt??
Kevin P. Kevin P. Answered on Mar 10, 2024

Hello,I'm trying to repair this chair for my girlfriend. But, the mechanism for the foot stool is missing a bolt. I included pictures of the front and back sides of t... See more