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How to get rid of musty smell in upholstered furniture?
Hey folks, I'm dealing with a bit of a stinky situation over here😁😁😁My favorite upholstered chair has been sitting in storage and has developed a musty smell... See more
Why does my washer smell like fish?
I've noticed a fishy smell coming from my washing machine. What is the reason for this and how can I clean my washer to get rid of the odor?
What could be causing a smell coming from under the kitchen sink?
For months now we have smelled a funny odor under the kitchen sink, it’s a new home on a slab, it has an aav valve a dishwasher and disposal, I have cleaned all tho... See more
How can I keep my small patio dog hair and smell free?
I have a small patio off the front of my apartment that I've turned into a little garden. I have 2 welsh corgis who shed a LOT! I keep the poop picked up but between ... See more
How can I get rid of the urine smell from a tile floor?
the area is not big but it is at the entrance of the front door. I wash the tile floor and the odor comes back in a couple of day.
My oven smells like dead mouse - help!
As the title says, my oven smells like dead mouse. I've cleaned inside the oven, taken the oven out, and cleaned the back - the rodent smell is still there. Where is ... See more
What can I do about the musty smell in my second hand drawers? Help!
I got three second hand drawer pieces last year. The musty smell is driving me nuts. I HATE smells, especially musty damp smells. I can't get rid of it. I have used v... See more
Stubborn urine smell in carpet and hardwood floor area.
Having an old, arthritic dog in the house can be a challenge if she urinates during the night. We have shampooed, rinsed, shampooed, rinsed and repeated many times. U... See more
How to steam clean blinds?
Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to clean blinds with a handheld steamer and what process I should follow.
UPDATE! Upcycle a torchiere floor lamp?
UPDATE!!!any ideas on how to upcycle this floor lamp...my brain is in a creative slump and I can't thinkoutside the box LoLIt does work and I'd love to have it outsid... See more
How do you seal crackle paint,to use a dresser for your bathroom?
How do you get rid of squirrels in your home?
As I chronicled in my recent blog post on squirrel eradication, our family has had the recurring problem of furry vermin taking up residence in our attic and chewing ... See more
How do you deal with rabbits that poop and kill your grass?
I have a back yard that has dead patches of grass where the rabbits sit and eat it and then poop and pee. I’ve tried increased watering to dilute it but still havin... See more
Outdoor inflatables: yay or nay?
Giant inflatable decorations can make a bold statement in your yard, whether it's for holidays, special occasions, or just for fun.Some people love the festive and wh... See more
How can I convert mirrored sliding doors into sliding barn doors?
How can I get dried baking soda out of carpet?
My cat threw up a colorful mess on my living room carpet. I used a combination of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide, and while that helped, it didn't get rid of the... See more
Plastic stuck on glass sunroom window. How do I get it off?
We bought our home in Nov. 2013 and I noticed in the sunroom (built on the back patio slab) that the North window had this plastic (very thin) stuck on it. It's as if... See more
Why are flies gathering on my covered patio in the same spot?
Hi Hometalk Peeps...I have a problem on our back covered patio. Every year in the same spot we get tons of flies ....We put up one of those fly traps before that trap... See more
Tile backsplash when there is existing countertop backsplash
We are thinking about how to add a backsplash to our kitchen. Unfortunately when we had our countertops installed we ordered a small backsplash that comes part way up... See more
How to remove popcorn ceiling with asbestos?
I want to remove my popcorn ceiling, but it has asbestos in it. How do I go about this safely?
What’s your favorite flower?
Let's brighten up our day with some floral beauty! Flowers come in so many shapes, sizes, and colors, and everyone has a favorite. We want to know: What is your favor... See more
What’s one home decor style you’re tired of seeing?
Let's dive into interior design trends!While we all enjoy keeping our homes stylish, some trends can feel a bit overplayed.Whether it's a specific color palette, furn... See more
Newly poured concrete came out a mess, can someone tell me what to do?
Our 1000sq ft colored concrete patio pour came out with inconsistent finishes (smooth & brushed), colored streaks, patches of blue and browns on every other square, t... See more
How to clean wicker plant stand?
I bought at a yard sale a beautiful, tall in-house wicker plant stand. I just love it but it is so dirty and parts of it are almost black. I am sure that is mold. But... See more
Repurposing mink stoles - creative ideas?
I have 2 very fine and expensive in their day mink stoles. They were my two grandmas. Any ideas?i had considered having teddy bears made of them for the grandkids bu... See more
How do I clean rubber coated wire closet shelves?
They are sticky and covered with dust too.
TV in the living room: yay or nay?
Let's discuss a common debate in home design: the TV in the living room.Some people love having a TV in the living room for movie nights and watching their favorite s... See more
How do I clean dull vinyl siding?
I've had my vinyl siding power washed, but it is still dull, like oxidized or something. Is there a cleaner I can use?