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Dirty water after mainline water break 8 Beartracks Thursday Thursday 0 253

If you've washed a humongous load of towels, is it more energy efficient to put maybe half 16 raccoon Aug 17 Saturday 0 860

filling out governement forms and other applications 0 AllaN01Bear Aug 16 Aug 16 1 327

Anyone know about weep holes in windows? 6 Takket Jul 23 Jul 23 2 575

Are the salad dressings found in the produce area of a grocery storebetter than the ones on the condiments aisle? 6 raccoon May 2024 Jul 4 2 1217

a while ago i couldnt find my giant magnifing glass to read small print on labels . 5 AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 Jun 2024 6 1447

surplus plastic grocery bags . 17 AllaN01Bear May 2024 May 2024 11 1151

Everyday Home Repairs: The Most Innovative Outlet You've Never Seen -- Full Load Testing 2 TheBlackAdder Apr 2024 Apr 2024 3 1510

learnd a trick for cleaning really messed up skillits and so fourth, 13 AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 Apr 2024 3 1688

Does anyone one have a gentle method of removing glass stoppers? 11 Marthe48 Apr 2023 Mar 2024 1 3744

I can't find laundry detergent in powdered form. 13 no_hypocrisy Dec 2023 Mar 2024 2 4620

De-cluttering 7 no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 Mar 2024 15 1688

Today, it's "for real". That is, I must do more than de-clutter. 7 no_hypocrisy Jan 2024 Mar 2024 12 1820

Before and after pictures using Barkeepers Friend. 14 Croney Mar 2024 Mar 2024 16 2146

Any materials scientists around who can explain something? 17 intrepidity Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 1516

So I want to wash three bed pillows before donating to a charity. 10 Grasswire2 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 2015

I want to reduce kitchen plastics. Need suggestions. 18 jmbar2 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 6 1568

Project Farm: Best Trash Bag? Let's Find Out! 2 TheBlackAdder Feb 2024 Feb 2024 2 1428

Downsizing, dejunking, cleanouts on the horizon 6 bucolic_frolic Dec 2023 Feb 2024 1 1928

AITA I think I am getting ripped off but I'd like another opinion. 3 Maraya1969 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1891

in-wall bathroom heater, supposedly controlled by knob, doesn't always turn off. 8 Grasswire2 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1781

Strange sound, like a smoke alarm detector 17 SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 1822

Oven cleaner paste. Best brand? 6 cbabe Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 1668

here is something a friend taught me recently. 9 AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 Dec 2023 12 2387

a helphul kink for y all 1 AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 1456

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 9475

How often do you replace pillows? I've read 6 raccoon Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 2403

Choosing normal wash cycle over sensor wash cycle on a dishwasher? 4 Shermann Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 2531

Rinsing Dishes Before they go into DW (NY Times test) 12 NJCher Oct 2023 Oct 2023 1 1920

Your old soap bar is worn down to a nub. What is the best way you 8 raccoon Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 3531

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This was the closest to an appropriate place to put this 4 cyclonefence Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 2971

Holy Crap, DON'T DO THIS: 7 no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 Aug 2023 9 3783

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 5407

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 3982

What will get rid of these in my tree ? 9 Beachnutt Jun 2023 Jun 2023 3 4896

Looking for a good wall clock 4 Beatlelvr Jun 2023 Jun 2023 1 2213

Need advice on buying replacement windows. I am interested in "medium grade" windows. 9 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 May 2023 0 4659

So I was perusing composting bins on Amazon 7 Shermann Apr 2023 Apr 2023 1 2323

How do I get an ink stain to stay in my clothes? 10 raccoon Oct 2022 Mar 2023 2 3769

Baking potatoes. Should I keep them in the refrigerator before using, or not? Nt 9 raccoon Oct 2022 Mar 2023 0 6357

Here's Why You Should Never Kill A Spider 14 multigraincracker Aug 2022 Mar 2023 10 6022

Spot cleaning carpet tip 1 Marthe48 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 3 1653

Can you fine folks tell me the best way to use Murphy Oil Soap? 4 Paper Roses Sep 2022 Sep 2022 4 3577

Does anyone have a favorite DIY solution for Bissell Little Green & Big Green carpet machines? 3 RamblingRose Aug 2022 Aug 2022 0 5030

Smile you're on candid camera 2 Elliot Waves Aug 2022 Aug 2022 3 2600

I wear long sleeved tees a lot in cold weather. 21 raccoon Dec 2020 Jul 2022 0 12431

I wanted to share a tip 4 Marthe48 Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 2521

(Sorry for superficial topic on important day!) Seeking help with jute rug 4 cilla4progress Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 3832

Appliances Made to BREAK! What Should You Buy Built to LAST? 4 TheBlackAdder Jun 2022 Jun 2022 12 3387

Weeds 20 question everything May 2022 Jun 2022 2 1816

My refrigerator broke over last weekend... 6 TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 3421

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 2304

Weird problem with roof leak. It leaks when there is no rain. Fixed! 12 alfredo Mar 2022 May 2022 2 4202

Advice wanted: Pest control company is being a pest 12 Wicked Blue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 3381

Oh how I hate insurance companies 9 Chainfire Apr 2022 Apr 2022 9 3094

Nest Thermostat Question.... 2 global1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 1220

So I got the latest CoViD tests delivered today. Carefully opened the HUGE bubblewrap 6 niyad Mar 2022 Mar 2022 9 3387

The FlyLady cleaning method is huge on TikTok. What is it? 11 Jilly_in_VA Mar 2022 Mar 2022 5 3271

Where does dust come from? Where does so much dust come from? 12 bucolic_frolic Dec 2021 Feb 2022 4 4558

Water Heater Question 15 Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 Feb 2022 1 3765

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How to remove pieces of old, hard rubber bands from other things? 11 raccoon Nov 2021 Feb 2022 0 3487

DIY Acid-washed jeans? 7 bucolic_frolic Jan 2022 Jan 2022 0 1455

Give Houseplants New Life With DIY Kokedama Moss Balls 3 Sherman A1 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 7 3335

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 7985

kitchen sink: Double, Single or Asymmetrical? (Poll) 21 RamblingRose Nov 2021 Nov 2021 0 4370

Best Flannel Sheets 17 Tomconroy Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 2684

Is Your Oven Stuck on 350 Degrees? It's Not Broken, It's in Sabbath Mode. 2 question everything Aug 2021 Aug 2021 1 4037

Pandemic milk preparedness 9 Shermann Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3317

I think I'm going to learn an expensive lesson 7 PJMcK Feb 2021 May 2021 14 9727

How much is the cost to fix a rump-sprung chair? 3 Grasswire2 Jan 2021 Mar 2021 0 10914

Strawberry huller Best and Smart kitchen Gadget 0 salmannaseem07 Mar 2021 Mar 2021 1 3261

So, today, I dumped a 25 gal steel pail pail of wood ashes. 7 OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2021 Feb 2021 4 7522

Self flying helicopter Toy 1 salmannaseem07 Jan 2021 Jan 2021 1 2496

Is anyone else noticing bathroom sink clogs from some of the newer tartar control toothpastes like 9 hlthe2b Aug 2019 Dec 2020 5 12246

Best product to clean cooking range? 7 question everything Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 3837

Bug identification. What is it? (Anthropod?) 3 PSPS Nov 2020 Nov 2020 1 4448

This message was self-deleted by its author 2 Chin music Nov 2020 Nov 2020 7 4223

leaf blowers? 9 question everything Oct 2020 Oct 2020 0 3532

Apartment Dwellers Need Out of Your Lease? 15 Calma Oct 2020 Oct 2020 0 5051

Could there be a problem with another tenant storing 15+ large plastic bags of empty water 10 no_hypocrisy Sep 2020 Sep 2020 1 4919

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