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Everyday Home Repairs: The Most Innovative Outlet You've Never Seen -- Full Load Testing 2 TheBlackAdder Apr 12 Apr 12 3 744

learnd a trick for cleaning really messed up skillits and so fourth, 13 AllaN01Bear Apr 4 Apr 5 3 973

a while ago i couldnt find my giant magnifing glass to read small print on labels . 4 AllaN01Bear Apr 4 Apr 4 5 680

Does anyone one have a gentle method of removing glass stoppers? 11 Marthe48 Apr 2023 Mar 30 1 3113

I can't find laundry detergent in powdered form. 13 no_hypocrisy Dec 2023 Mar 30 2 3238

De-cluttering 7 no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 Mar 30 15 1492

Today, it's "for real". That is, I must do more than de-clutter. 7 no_hypocrisy Jan 2024 Mar 30 12 1212

Before and after pictures using Barkeepers Friend. 14 Croney Mar 2 Mar 2 15 1403

Any materials scientists around who can explain something? 17 intrepidity Feb 23 Feb 23 0 911

So I want to wash three bed pillows before donating to a charity. 10 Grasswire2 Feb 21 Feb 21 0 1083

I want to reduce kitchen plastics. Need suggestions. 18 jmbar2 Feb 18 Feb 18 6 983

Project Farm: Best Trash Bag? Let's Find Out! 2 TheBlackAdder Feb 18 Feb 18 2 677

Downsizing, dejunking, cleanouts on the horizon 6 bucolic_frolic Dec 2023 Feb 14 1 1322

AITA I think I am getting ripped off but I'd like another opinion. 3 Maraya1969 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1244

in-wall bathroom heater, supposedly controlled by knob, doesn't always turn off. 8 Grasswire2 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1201

Strange sound, like a smoke alarm detector 17 SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1262

Oven cleaner paste. Best brand? 6 cbabe Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 1091

here is something a friend taught me recently. 9 AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 Dec 2023 12 1744

a helphul kink for y all 1 AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 892

We're remodeling our kitchen & will need new appliances. I'm in a dilemma on what to replace the 29 RamblingRose Nov 2022 Nov 2023 1 8829

How often do you replace pillows? I've read 6 raccoon Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 1782

Choosing normal wash cycle over sensor wash cycle on a dishwasher? 4 Shermann Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 1965

Rinsing Dishes Before they go into DW (NY Times test) 12 NJCher Oct 2023 Oct 2023 1 1281

Your old soap bar is worn down to a nub. What is the best way you 8 raccoon Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 2910

This was the closest to an appropriate place to put this 4 cyclonefence Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 2392

Holy Crap, DON'T DO THIS: 7 no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 Aug 2023 9 3127

I was given 2 containers of 'Tide Pods" and am confused as to how you use them. 11 Paper Roses Apr 2023 Aug 2023 3 4641

I've had a surgery recently and not allowed to wash my hair. What have you found the best way to 6 raccoon Aug 2023 Aug 2023 2 3335

What will get rid of these in my tree ? 9 Beachnutt Jun 2023 Jun 2023 3 4257

Looking for a good wall clock 4 Beatlelvr Jun 2023 Jun 2023 1 1640

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Need advice on buying replacement windows. I am interested in "medium grade" windows. 9 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 May 2023 0 4083

So I was perusing composting bins on Amazon 7 Shermann Apr 2023 Apr 2023 1 1742

How do I get an ink stain to stay in my clothes? 10 raccoon Oct 2022 Mar 2023 2 3016

Baking potatoes. Should I keep them in the refrigerator before using, or not? Nt 9 raccoon Oct 2022 Mar 2023 0 3997

Here's Why You Should Never Kill A Spider 14 multigraincracker Aug 2022 Mar 2023 10 5312

Spot cleaning carpet tip 1 Marthe48 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 3 1529

Can you fine folks tell me the best way to use Murphy Oil Soap? 4 Paper Roses Sep 2022 Sep 2022 4 3001

Does anyone have a favorite DIY solution for Bissell Little Green & Big Green carpet machines? 3 RamblingRose Aug 2022 Aug 2022 0 4441

Smile you're on candid camera 2 Elliot Waves Aug 2022 Aug 2022 3 1967

I wear long sleeved tees a lot in cold weather. 21 raccoon Dec 2020 Jul 2022 0 11841

I wanted to share a tip 4 Marthe48 Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 1906

(Sorry for superficial topic on important day!) Seeking help with jute rug 4 cilla4progress Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 3270

Appliances Made to BREAK! What Should You Buy Built to LAST? 4 TheBlackAdder Jun 2022 Jun 2022 12 2831

Weeds 20 question everything May 2022 Jun 2022 2 1666

My refrigerator broke over last weekend... 6 TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 2866

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 1772

Weird problem with roof leak. It leaks when there is no rain. Fixed! 12 alfredo Mar 2022 May 2022 2 3624

Advice wanted: Pest control company is being a pest 12 Wicked Blue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 2788

Oh how I hate insurance companies 9 Chainfire Apr 2022 Apr 2022 9 2496

Nest Thermostat Question.... 2 global1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 1121

So I got the latest CoViD tests delivered today. Carefully opened the HUGE bubblewrap 6 niyad Mar 2022 Mar 2022 9 2845

The FlyLady cleaning method is huge on TikTok. What is it? 11 Jilly_in_VA Mar 2022 Mar 2022 5 2676

Where does dust come from? Where does so much dust come from? 12 bucolic_frolic Dec 2021 Feb 2022 4 3768

Water Heater Question 15 Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 Feb 2022 1 3635

How to remove pieces of old, hard rubber bands from other things? 11 raccoon Nov 2021 Feb 2022 0 2948

DIY Acid-washed jeans? 7 bucolic_frolic Jan 2022 Jan 2022 0 1360

Give Houseplants New Life With DIY Kokedama Moss Balls 3 Sherman A1 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 7 2751

Any ideas? I just had 2 boards replaced on my outside stairs. The new boards are pressure treated. 6 Paper Roses Sep 2020 Dec 2021 1 7318

kitchen sink: Double, Single or Asymmetrical? (Poll) 21 RamblingRose Nov 2021 Nov 2021 0 2969

Best Flannel Sheets 17 Tomconroy Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 2290

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Is Your Oven Stuck on 350 Degrees? It's Not Broken, It's in Sabbath Mode. 2 question everything Aug 2021 Aug 2021 1 3471

Pandemic milk preparedness 9 Shermann Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3222

I think I'm going to learn an expensive lesson 7 PJMcK Feb 2021 May 2021 14 9166

How much is the cost to fix a rump-sprung chair? 3 Grasswire2 Jan 2021 Mar 2021 0 10320

Strawberry huller Best and Smart kitchen Gadget 0 salmannaseem07 Mar 2021 Mar 2021 1 2703

So, today, I dumped a 25 gal steel pail pail of wood ashes. 7 OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2021 Feb 2021 4 6949

Self flying helicopter Toy 1 salmannaseem07 Jan 2021 Jan 2021 1 2377

Is anyone else noticing bathroom sink clogs from some of the newer tartar control toothpastes like 9 hlthe2b Aug 2019 Dec 2020 5 11383

Best product to clean cooking range? 7 question everything Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 3273

Bug identification. What is it? (Anthropod?) 3 PSPS Nov 2020 Nov 2020 1 3851

This message was self-deleted by its author 2 Chin music Nov 2020 Nov 2020 7 3708

leaf blowers? 9 question everything Oct 2020 Oct 2020 0 3271

Apartment Dwellers Need Out of Your Lease? 15 Calma Oct 2020 Oct 2020 0 4425

Could there be a problem with another tenant storing 15+ large plastic bags of empty water 10 no_hypocrisy Sep 2020 Sep 2020 1 4374

Weighted blankets - a newer concept to me. Experiences with, please. 10 No Vested Interest Nov 2019 Sep 2020 2 5384

I learned something about Clorox bleach today.... 10 Ohiogal Aug 2020 Aug 2020 16 5181

This message was self-deleted by its author 3 left-of-center2012 Jul 2020 Jul 2020 1 3727

Has anyone ever observed that after a short time, clothes that are lightly wrinkled, seem to lose 8 raccoon Jul 2020 Jul 2020 1 4949

Never Touch This One Thing in a Public Restroom 18 mfcorey1 Jun 2020 Jun 2020 50 9623

50 Monumental Mistakes These Homeowners Made 2 mfcorey1 Jun 2020 Jun 2020 0 4980

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