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What is your favorite season: spring, summer, winter, or fall?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 7 hours ago

Let's chat about our favorite seasons!Whether you're a summer lover, a fall enthusiast, a winter aficionado, or a spring admirer, we want to know: What's your favorit... See more

What are your thoughts on painted brick: yay or nay?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 2 days ago

Painting bricks can completely transform the appearance of a home, giving it a fresh, modern look or adding a pop of color to an otherwise plain facade.On the other h... See more

How can I get evergreen climbing vines that don't attract bees?
Isabel Isabel Answered 20 hours ago

Need privacy screen I can train on trellises for my patio. There's lattice there, but not enough to block out neighboring home. This is a mobile home. Would love flow... See more

Patio umbrella keeps blowing over
Barb Barb Answered 20 hours ago

Does anyone have a easy solution to keep opened patio umbrella from flying up and falling over even on a semi windy day? I have the heavy base, it's in a hole in a pa... See more

How can i keep neighbors small children from climbing my fence?
Mogie Mogie Answered 21 hours ago

I have a 20 year old chain link fence set back on my property by almost a foot. The neighbors small children keep climbing it. I have talked to the dad and he doesn't... See more

How do you remove an oil stain from composite decking?
Stan K Stan K Answered 21 hours ago

I moved a snow blower to my composite porch for the up coming winter. After it was moved I noticed it had dripped engine oil on the deck and it soaked into the compos... See more

How do I get grease stains off of composite decking material?
Mcc24026079 Mcc24026079 Answered 21 hours ago

I have a bbq rug under the grill but I ended up getting some grease on the material anyway. Any idea?

How do I remove a rust stain from a wooden deck?
Tia Bebee Tia Bebee Answered 21 hours ago

How do I remove a large, deep rust stain from a metal pan off my stained wooden deck?

How do I get the black marks off my composite deck?
Robin Macdonald Hill Robin Macdonald Hill Answered 21 hours ago

As we all know New England is getting hammered with snow this year! And I had so much snow on the deck that I had to use the snowblower to get it off. I'm anticipatin... See more

I am gluing some colored glass gems onto a glass window..
Deanna Perata Deanna Perata Answered 21 hours ago

I am using E6000 to attach the glass gems to an old window. I want to make sure that everything will stay attached. I plan on spraying clear Krylon onto the whole gla... See more

Best way to make your driveway look like stone with paint?
Ken Ken Answered 21 hours ago

Several years ago there was a DIY video on how to do this but can't fine it.

How to remove popcorn ceiling that has been painted?
Quilter2 Quilter2 Answered 21 hours ago

Does having a paint over a popcorn ceiling change how I'd remove the popcorn ceiling?

Which room would you pick for a room makeover in your home?
Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Amy Poulton, Hometalk Editor Answered 2 days 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

How to remove Behr Deckover?
Renee Schafer Gray Renee Schafer Gray Answered 2 days ago

We used Bher Deck over about 5 years ago. It is peeling and fading in places. We have tried to remove it. It is almost impossible. HELP!

How can i upcycle rigid foam packing blocks?
Cindy Cindy Answered 3 days ago

how can i upcycle rigid foam packing blocks?

How do I get rid of moles, voles and chipmunks?
Jnk32028878 Jnk32028878 Answered 3 days ago

They dig holes, have tunnels and throw dirt all over. how can I get rid of chipmunks, voles, and moles with natural easy to find ingredients?

Getting rid of burdock-Anyone know a non toxic way to get rid of them?
Melody Melody Answered 3 days ago

i am clearing an area to plant a butterfly/bee wild flower garden. The area is full of burdock and the soil is hard packed clay. I have been digging the burdock out... See more

The shelf life of Chalk paint?
Alberta Coulter Alberta Coulter Answered 3 days ago

I have a jar of Ann Sloan chalk paint I bought several years ago. It has never been opened but it has separated. As it was very expensive and I have a project in mi... See more

Should I paint or stain my oak kitchen cabinets?
Lauren of Mom Home Guide Lauren of Mom Home Guide Answered 3 days ago

I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ... See more

Help please! What color for the front door?
Lynn Ware Lynn Ware Answered 4 days ago

We're remodeling this 1930's house. We have a new red metal roof & plan to keep the white siding. What would you suggest as a front door color? I love bright, bold co... See more

Curb side find! What would you do?
Alicia Gillentine Carr Alicia Gillentine Carr Answered 4 days ago

I found this in the curb this morning on my way to work. Needless to say I'm late :) does anyone know anything about this piece? What would you do with it? Paint? Res... See more

How do I get rid of these bugs? They have invaded the outside of house
Louise Mowery Louise Mowery Answered 4 days ago

This is the best picture I have at the moment. It has orange markings on the top of the body. The outside of my house is covered with them. Can you please tell me wha... See more

How to get rid of bug infestation in my dry pasta packages
Regina Regina Answered 4 days ago

Very small black or dark bugs in pantry, unopened cellophane wrapped or paper packages. Can you identify and advice?

How to get rid of tomatillos bugs?
Maria C Maria C Answered 4 days ago

Sow tomatillos this year, and couple days i notice it they are been bitten i look around and i found some disgusting creatures, I've healthy plants besides these inci... See more