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My children have grown past the baby stage and I had a ton of cloth diapers and burp cloths. Some of them where very nice and had embroidery on them. I needed some more
Can you have a Intex Pure Spa outside in freezing weather?
My dryer control panel stays warm when not in use. I am unplugging it when done with laundry as the breaker is outside. Can I get a switch put in next to it to turn it off?
We opened our pool and it was cloudy. We have shocked and clarified and it is still cloudy. Please help.
I have a bedroom I am working on that I need some help with. I have espresso furniture and the bed spread is a medium purple with white and I need some curtains.
I have green and beige granite counters, cream distressed cabinets, terra cotta tile floor, and need a suggestion for paint color for the walls.
I'm moving into a small home. The living room has 1 wall with all windows. I've painted that wall and the opposite wall light willow green and want to paint the adjacent wall a
Our second floor bedroom gets very hot in the summer. I found a twin window fan at Goodwill for $3.50. Despite the fact that it has been over 90 degrees for several
My kitchen floor is vinyl tiles. I can't afford a new floor right now. Any suggestions for covering? Or refurbishing?
The prior owner had this system installed. I have not activated it and don't intend to. The problem is in my entrance closet is an ADT box containing wires. The box has
The paint on the bedroom walls is peeling in most places. What is the best way to remove or cover it with new paint?
I want to have a colorful zebra room. How do I do it?
My kitchen is quite small. The walls are cream in colour. My appliances and fridge, etc. are mostly black and silver. I would like to know what colour would be nice to paint
What kind of sand do you have to use in the filter? Can you use play sand in your filter?
My alkaline stabilizer pH levels are low and my chlorine is high. What can I do cheaply and quickly? I am having a party tomorrow.
I am at the moment using a regular broom can I use a wire brush?
I just moved into a mobile home and I would like to know if it is possible to paint over the vinyl walls. I was thinking of doing the sponge painting on some of the walls.
Do your have any hints for winterizing a home in Ohio due to wintering in Florida?
After moving into a 150 year old farm house, I wanted to enhance the beauty of the entry door but didn't want to disturb the old leaded glass window panes. I went to the
Can you apply Envirotex lite epoxy resin over acrylic polyurethane? The acrylic poly had too many bubbles. I would like to try the epoxy. Any suggestions?
I have a septic tank, is Snobol safe to use in septic tanks?
I have new hardwood flooring and the color is Maple Moka. What color should I use for the kitchen cabinets and countertops?
I have a very old roll of Imperial wallcoverings, AB6054. Can you tell me if its still available?
My question is, should I paint the door first or varnish it first? Please offer suggestions, because the sun's rays are reflecting directly on our front door.
My husband bought a zero gravity chair. I think it looks awful. He wants it in the living room. Our house is an open floor plan, so I can see this eyesore no matter where I am.
I've used acrylic crafters paint on my laminate counters, is there a wait time before beginning to apply several layers of polyacrylic? (I know it should be at least two hours
My husband and I stripped our floors down to the bare wood and used a Minwax oil based stain. Then he applied a water based polyurethane (Varathane).
I have a black fridge, white stove, and grayish blue countertops. What color should I paint the walls and cabinets?
So a neighbor of ours is moving and we are getting his wooden deck. It could be carried to our house by about 5 people or so, but we are new to town and don't know anybody
I was given some old patio chairs that are very sturdy. I love them, however they are rusted on the bottoms of the chair legs. I went and recycled some bottoms of those
This is a guide about removing venetian blinds. Whether removing them for cleaning or replacement it may not be obvious how to take your blinds down.
I have hardwood window frames (mahogany). I want to paint them gloss white to smarten them up. What is the best way of going about this?
I am looking for a paint colors for the kitchen. We have maple cabinets, darker hardwood floors, and granite countertops that are beige, cream, and black (fairly neutral).
What and how do I work with that when all I have got is neutral. Any suggestions?
It's a condo with no table in the kitchen just appliances and floor space. The cabinets are washed oak, the appliances are bisque and the countertops are grey with some
I have a small bathroom with gray/white floor tile and a white vanity with black/white top. Any suggestions for wall color?
I planned to paint an accent wall of my family room with random stripes (four different colors). I brought the paint and now I feel so lazy and it seems like lots of hard work.
Can the veneer mahogany wardrobes be painted in say a white paint? It is possible without too much effort of sanding right down.
Which Kilz primer would I use on the subfloor to cover urine smell, the latex or oil, or the primer and sealer? Can I use the spray version?
My cabinets are a honey pine, my countertop has brown, grey, black, a rusty color, with light tan granite edging. My backsplash is in tannish tile with some grey/black going thru
My kitchen cupboards are dusty rose, what color should I paint my walls? My dinette set is oak wood.
I have a yellow kitchen with oak cabinets, wood floors and trim. I recently purchased stainless steel appliances and am now hoping to get new countertops and backsplash. What
Use an old rake head to hang wine glasses. Just hang the rake head on the wall and hook the stemware from the tines of the rake. Also you can use it in a closet for neck
I need help with curtain color for my living room. Our walls are a tan color, our tables are mahogany, couch, loveseat, and chair are chocolate brown and our carpet is a
How do you not use your kitchen counters while the paint dries and the sealer cures? I've been wanting to paint my kitchen counter tops for a few months now, but I don't see
I just purchased a rental property and the well water has a strong sulphur smell. My concern is that the house is old and the septic system is within 10 yards of well. Could
I have whitewash cabinets with black appliances and a black sink. I need help with countertop color.