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Title of discussion thread	Replies	Author	Start time	Last reply	Recs	Views
Does anyone one have a gentle method of removing glass stoppers?	9	Marthe48	Apr 30	May 11	1	999
Need advice on buying replacement windows. I am interested in "medium grade" windows.	9	3Hotdogs	Apr 20	May 5	0	1026
So I was perusing composting bins on Amazon	7	Shermann	Apr 28	Apr 28	1	605
I was given 2 containers of 'Tide Pods" and am confused as to how you use them.	10	Paper Roses	Apr 15	Apr 15	3	1203
We're remodeling our kitchen & will need new appliances. I'm in a dilemma on what to replace the	27	RamblingRose	Nov 2022	Apr 15	1	2952
How do I get an ink stain to stay in my clothes?	10	raccoon	Oct 2022	Mar 19	2	1553
Baking potatoes. Should I keep them in the refrigerator before using, or not? Nt	9	raccoon	Oct 2022	Mar 19	0	2256
Here's Why You Should Never Kill A Spider	14	multigraincracker	Aug 2022	Mar 19	10	2428
Spot cleaning carpet tip	1	Marthe48	Oct 2022	Oct 2022	3	1032
Can you fine folks tell me the best way to use Murphy Oil Soap?	4	Paper Roses	Sep 2022	Sep 2022	4	1398
Does anyone have a favorite DIY solution for Bissell Little Green & Big Green carpet machines?	3	RamblingRose	Aug 2022	Aug 2022	0	2184
Smile you're on candid camera	2	Elliot Waves	Aug 2022	Aug 2022	3	962
I wear long sleeved tees a lot in cold weather.	21	raccoon	Dec 2020	Jul 2022	0	9665
I wanted to share a tip	4	Marthe48	Jul 2022	Jul 2022	3	872
(Sorry for superficial topic on important day!) Seeking help with jute rug	4	cilla4progress	Jun 2022	Jun 2022	0	1712
Appliances Made to BREAK! What Should You Buy Built to LAST?	4	TheBlackAdder	Jun 2022	Jun 2022	12	1433
Weeds	20	question everything	May 2022	Jun 2022	2	1024
My refrigerator broke over last weekend...	6	TreasonousBastard	Jun 2022	Jun 2022	2	1732
This message was self-deleted by its author	0	TreasonousBastard	Jun 2022	Jun 2022	0	708
Weird problem with roof leak. It leaks when there is no rain. Fixed!	12	alfredo	Mar 2022	May 2022	2	2244
Advice wanted: Pest control company is being a pest	12	Wicked Blue	Apr 2022	Apr 2022	4	1613
Oh how I hate insurance companies	9	Chainfire	Apr 2022	Apr 2022	9	1155
Nest Thermostat Question....	2	global1	Apr 2022	Apr 2022	1	752
So I got the latest CoViD tests delivered today. Carefully opened the HUGE bubblewrap	6	niyad	Mar 2022	Mar 2022	8	1685
The FlyLady cleaning method is huge on TikTok. What is it?	11	Jilly_in_VA	Mar 2022	Mar 2022	4	1582
Where does dust come from? Where does so much dust come from?	12	bucolic_frolic	Dec 2021	Feb 2022	4	2389
Water Heater Question	15	Mme. Defarge	Nov 2020	Feb 2022	1	2982
How to remove pieces of old, hard rubber bands from other things?	11	raccoon	Nov 2021	Feb 2022	0	1954
DIY Acid-washed jeans?	7	bucolic_frolic	Jan 2022	Jan 2022	0	966
Give Houseplants New Life With DIY Kokedama Moss Balls	3	Sherman A1	Jan 2022	Jan 2022	7	1757
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	6194
kitchen sink: Double, Single or Asymmetrical? (Poll)	21	RamblingRose	Nov 2021	Nov 2021	0	1639
Best Flannel Sheets	17	Tomconroy	Oct 2021	Oct 2021	6	1608
Is Your Oven Stuck on 350 Degrees? It's Not Broken, It's in Sabbath Mode.	2	question everything	Aug 2021	Aug 2021	1	2348
Pandemic milk preparedness	9	Shermann	Jul 2021	Jul 2021	3	2771
I think I'm going to learn an expensive lesson	7	PJMcK	Feb 2021	May 2021	14	7754
How much is the cost to fix a rump-sprung chair?	3	Grasswire2	Jan 2021	Mar 2021	0	9338
Strawberry huller Best and Smart kitchen Gadget	0	salmannaseem07	Mar 2021	Mar 2021	1	1846
So, today, I dumped a 25 gal steel pail pail of wood ashes.	7	OAITW r.2.0	Feb 2021	Feb 2021	4	5810
Self flying helicopter Toy	1	salmannaseem07	Jan 2021	Jan 2021	1	1991
Is anyone else noticing bathroom sink clogs from some of the newer tartar control toothpastes like	9	hlthe2b	Aug 2019	Dec 2020	5	9592
Best product to clean cooking range?	7	question everything	Nov 2020	Nov 2020	0	2299
Bug identification. What is it? (Anthropod?)	3	PSPS	Nov 2020	Nov 2020	1	2788
This message was self-deleted by its author	2	Chin music	Nov 2020	Nov 2020	7	2964
leaf blowers?	9	question everything	Oct 2020	Oct 2020	0	2684
Apartment Dwellers Need Out of Your Lease?	15	Calma	Oct 2020	Oct 2020	0	3135
Could there be a problem with another tenant storing 15+ large plastic bags of empty water	10	no_hypocrisy	Sep 2020	Sep 2020	1	3394
Weighted blankets - a newer concept to me. Experiences with, please.	10	No Vested Interest	Nov 2019	Sep 2020	2	4171
I learned something about Clorox bleach today....	10	Ohiogal	Aug 2020	Aug 2020	16	4027
This message was self-deleted by its author	3	left-of-center2012	Jul 2020	Jul 2020	1	2868
Has anyone ever observed that after a short time, clothes that are lightly wrinkled, seem to lose	8	raccoon	Jul 2020	Jul 2020	1	4035
Never Touch This One Thing in a Public Restroom	18	mfcorey1	Jun 2020	Jun 2020	50	8301
50 Monumental Mistakes These Homeowners Made	2	mfcorey1	Jun 2020	Jun 2020	0	3884
30 Day De-Cluttering / Cleaning Challenge	8	littlemissmartypants	Mar 2020	Apr 2020	10	5299
Where are the freaking house flies coming from?	7	TexasBushwhacker	Jun 2015	Mar 2020	0	5410
Mops!	6	DonaldsRump	Mar 2020	Mar 2020	2	1960
Help! First disposal quit working, but no problem with dishwasher.	14	Tipperary	Mar 2020	Mar 2020	1	3020
Do robotic vacuum cleaners really work	13	rayshow	Jan 2020	Mar 2020	2	5521
Easy & frugal way of removing perspiration stains on shirts. It works!	3	Niagara	Jan 2020	Jan 2020	9	3624
Keep Water Softeners from Harming Our Waters	2	kat3rinamarquez	Jun 2019	Jan 2020	7	1972
Protecting the thin layer of enamel on my stovetop.	1	no_hypocrisy	Dec 2019	Dec 2019	0	1652
Decluttering: 6 Ways To Deal With Sentimental Items, Tips	8	appalachiablue	Nov 2019	Nov 2019	10	2997
Any suggestions on a vacuum cleaner?	24	Curmudgeoness	Apr 2014	Nov 2019	0	6774
HOW TO GET RID OF BAD SMELLS	9	elleng	Oct 2017	Oct 2019	5	5100
Amazon offers a way to delete Alexa recordings automatically	0	mfcorey1	Sep 2019	Sep 2019	1	1681
Security flaws in a popular smart home hub let hackers unlock front doors	4	Eugene	Jul 2019	Sep 2019	3	3291
I killed a black widow in my house today...	23	blur256	Nov 2018	Sep 2019	0	3536
Trying to find an old-school, thin, cotton mattress pad	11	ekelly	Sep 2019	Sep 2019	1	2987
After 34 years....	15	yonder	Aug 2019	Aug 2019	1	1955
I saw a rat in my apt tonight. I have lived here	24	BigmanPigman	Oct 2018	Jul 2019	3	3804
50 Things You Should Stop Buying & Start Making	8	mzteris	Jun 2014	Jul 2019	5	4761
My advice. Run away from LG refrigerators.	16	BootinUp	Dec 2018	Jul 2019	2	2956
Need plumbers' advice	6	hermetic	May 2019	Jul 2019	0	1527
Recommendation for a barrier shrub or grass that is non-invasive, yet provides some privacy.	4	TheBlackAdder	Apr 2019	Apr 2019	0	1631
Know your vinegars.	1	procon	Mar 2019	Mar 2019	3	1514
Getting rid of raccoons and skunks in the yard	7	DonaldsRump	Mar 2019	Mar 2019	3	2130
There is a terrible smell in my apartment. I've looked at all the garbages,	24	applegrove	Aug 2017	Dec 2018	2	6796
Anybody ever tried that expensive cat litter that comes in large containers?	6	raccoon	Oct 2018	Dec 2018	0	2328
I'm starting to darn socks with holes in them.	12	no_hypocrisy	Oct 2017	Nov 2018	0	3806
Are hot glue guns more effective (holds better) than Gorilla Glue?	8	no_hypocrisy	May 2018	Nov 2018	1	1914