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How to remove paint from hinges
Pam Pam Answered on Apr 26, 2024

how to remove paint from hinges on cabinets doors still attached . want to paint kitchen but so much painted over hinges , screws won't budge.will i need to cut aroun... See more

How do I remove scratches from a silver frame?
Amy Amy Answered on Apr 26, 2024

I have some scratches on my silver frame. Is there a way to remove them or make them not as noticeable?

How do I repair a small rip in my leather couch seat ?
Anastasia Anastasia Answered on Apr 26, 2024

Bummed out! One of the kids put their foot with a shoe on it, on the couch and created this tear in the seat cushion. I’m wondering if I can sew it, instead of pay ... See more

How do you remove scratches on flatware?
Joyce Bell Joyce Bell Answered on Apr 26, 2024

The flatware that I use everyday have a lot of scratches, especially on the tines of the forks. Is there any way to remove or reduce these scratches other than buyin... See more

Do you recommend painting the inside of a fence?
EVERSOBLESSED65 EVERSOBLESSED65 Answered on Apr 26, 2024

I have a small patio and think about painting my fence on the inside so I can put some colorful decor up. Is this a good idea?

How can I make an electric pole “go away” in my landscaping?
Anne Zellner Pettijohn Anne Zellner Pettijohn Answered on Apr 26, 2024

We live in N. Texas, the “concrete capital of the world” And we are building our house on raw land. I’ve tackled all of the weeds, brought in topsoil and we are... See more

How do I make large concrete orbs/balls using balloons and Quikrete?
Dmholt4391 Dmholt4391 Answered on Apr 26, 2024

I've seen on here somewhere how to make these using balloons and 'quickrete'. If you can help I'll appreciate it very much.

How to make a balloon garland?
Noemi Noemi Answered on Apr 26, 2024

Does anyone know how to make a balloon garland or a balloon arch?

How can I keep birds away from my carport and pooping on my cars
Joy7173825 Joy7173825 Answered on Apr 26, 2024

they fly under at night and mess on my car

How can I stop the grass and weeds from taking over my concrete patio?
Neecee Neecee Answered on Apr 26, 2024

My concrete patio in the backyard has grass and weeds growing through the gaps and holes and is spreading aggressively. Any suggestions on how to stop this? I have ... See more

How do I secure my 1st floor patio furniture from vandalism?
Barbara Reinhardt Barbara Reinhardt Answered on Apr 26, 2024

I live on the first floorof an apartment building. How can I secure my patio furniture without it being unsightly?

Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
Dianne King Dianne King Answered on Apr 26, 2024

My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?

How to decorate a guest bedroom with PINK carpet
Rebecca Rebecca Answered on Apr 25, 2024

We just bought a house.. great bones.. awesome spaces.. but carpeting is not my taste.. We have a bedroom with pink ( almost a rose) color carpeting.. I would like th... See more

How do I paint a metal entry door to withstand extreme heat & sun?
Leslie D Leslie D Answered on Apr 25, 2024

I was so proud of myself. I stripped my front door of layers of bad and cracking paint from the previous owners (it was like stripping bubble gum), sanded, bought a h... See more

How do you keep cats off of the outdoor furniture?
Carol G Carol G Answered on Apr 25, 2024

Stray cats lay and spray my outdoor furniture how do i keep them off my patio and furniture?

How do I clean salt marks on my salt water pool?
Donna Donna Answered on Apr 24, 2024

My salt water pool leaves white marks all around the pool I have tried everything to remove them with no luck. Can someone please help me????

If you could redo your master bathroom, what would you change?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered on Apr 24, 2024

Dreaming of a master bathroom remodel?Tell us: If you could change just one thing, what would it be?Your input could inspire others looking for master bathroom ideas ... See more

What can I do about wood smoke coming into my house?
Marty Grimson Marty Grimson Answered on Apr 24, 2024

I need help. My back door neighbor heats with a wood stove all winter. They are downhill from me. Almost all their smoke makes its way into my house, causing headache... See more

How do I fix a broken metal hanging rod in my closet
51123660 51123660 Answered on Apr 24, 2024

I have a broken shelf hanging rod in my closet I tried gluing And taping it and nothing worked I need help and also the shelf is slightly bent

Need help picking a paint color to match my tile
Donna Wise Donna Wise Answered on Apr 24, 2024

The tile is gray/white with a hint of beige and looks like wood.The kitchen counters are Baltic beige and cabinets are dark wood as well

How is it really spelled?
RC Leach RC Leach Answered on Apr 24, 2024

Hi, I may be way off base, and if so, I apologize in advance, but I have heard many references to "Fir", the type of wood, with regards to kitchen walls and soffits, ... See more

Why does my oven smell when turned on?
Emma Marks Emma Marks Answered on Apr 23, 2024

Hi all,Lately, my oven emits an unpleasant smell whenever I turn it on. The kitchen then smells and the foul odor lingers, it's very frustrating.I'm sure I'm not alon... See more

How can I lighten my dark stained deck, or even paint parts white?
Lydia Weikel Cox Lydia Weikel Cox Answered on Apr 23, 2024

The previous owners used an oil-based, semi-transparent, dark walnut brown stain on the deck they built. I want to lighten up the area, perhaps even paint the deck c... See more