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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Toilet malfunction in our half bath downstairs, sometimes... 32 CTyankee Jul 2025 Apr 23 7 4812
How many people like an 'open floor plan'? 34 chowmama Mar 22 Mar 24 19 3510
Cleaning up your space 1 no_hypocrisy Dec 2025 Dec 2025 13 1174
My old Kitchen Aid mixer is on its last legs. 9 LuckyLib Dec 2024 Dec 2025 1 4107
The Secret Counter in Your Washing Machine Bosch, Siemens series 4 & 6 How long do they last? 4 TheBlackAdder Oct 2025 Oct 2025 6 1680
Do you keep mustard in the refrigerator? 6 raccoon Aug 2025 Sep 2025 2 1994
Project Farm: 14 Tarps Are Tested For One Year 1 TheBlackAdder Aug 2025 Aug 2025 8 1589
What will get rid of these in my tree ? 10 Beachnutt Jun 2023 Jul 2025 3 8702
Garbage disposal rusted out from lack of use, 4 years in. Are they necessary? 21 mahina Feb 2025 Mar 2025 2 6998
How do you dispose of batteries? 7 no_hypocrisy Jan 2025 Feb 2025 1 3198
An appropriate forum for my question may not exist. 13 Susan Calvin Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 4489
I can't find laundry detergent in powdered form. 16 no_hypocrisy Dec 2023 Jan 2025 2 9777
Haven't had any water for a couple of days. 6 multigraincracker Jan 2025 Jan 2025 8 3233
So many fabrics (clothes, mattress pad) are 0 cbabe Jan 2025 Jan 2025 1 2234
How often do you replace pillows? I've read 8 raccoon Oct 2023 Nov 2024 0 5909
Looking for a tall, skinny kitchen trash can 8" wide 19 Beartracks Oct 2024 Oct 2024 2 6380
If you've washed a humongous load of towels, is it more energy efficient to put maybe half 17 raccoon Aug 2024 Sep 2024 0 5709
Wrapping individual uncooked hamburger patties to be frozen until you're ready to cook them. 6 raccoon Sep 2024 Sep 2024 0 3267
Dirty water after mainline water break 8 Beartracks Sep 2024 Sep 2024 0 3446
filling out governement forms and other applications 0 AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 Aug 2024 3 2228
Anyone know about weep holes in windows? 6 Takket Jul 2024 Jul 2024 2 3450
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 2024 2 4024
a while ago i couldnt find my giant magnifing glass to read small print on labels . 5 AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 Jun 2024 7 4108
surplus plastic grocery bags . 17 AllaN01Bear May 2024 May 2024 12 5975
Everyday Home Repairs: The Most Innovative Outlet You've Never Seen -- Full Load Testing 2 TheBlackAdder Apr 2024 Apr 2024 3 3774
learnd a trick for cleaning really messed up skillits and so fourth, 13 AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 Apr 2024 3 5759
Does anyone one have a gentle method of removing glass stoppers? 11 Marthe48 Apr 2023 Mar 2024 1 7933
De-cluttering 7 no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 Mar 2024 15 4838
Today, it's "for real". That is, I must do more than de-clutter. 7 no_hypocrisy Jan 2024 Mar 2024 12 4932
Before and after pictures using Barkeepers Friend. 14 Croney Mar 2024 Mar 2024 16 6554

Household Hints & Help Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Any materials scientists around who can explain something? 17 intrepidity Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 6531
So I want to wash three bed pillows before donating to a charity. 10 Grasswire2 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 0 5621
I want to reduce kitchen plastics. Need suggestions. 18 jmbar2 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 6 6950
Project Farm: Best Trash Bag? Let's Find Out! 2 TheBlackAdder Feb 2024 Feb 2024 2 3946
Downsizing, dejunking, cleanouts on the horizon 6 bucolic_frolic Dec 2023 Feb 2024 1 4883
AITA I think I am getting ripped off but I'd like another opinion. 3 Maraya1969 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 4388
in-wall bathroom heater, supposedly controlled by knob, doesn't always turn off. 8 Grasswire2 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 4811
Strange sound, like a smoke alarm detector 17 SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2024 Jan 2024 1 6537
Oven cleaner paste. Best brand? 6 cbabe Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 4502
here is something a friend taught me recently. 9 AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 Dec 2023 14 5762
a helphul kink for y all 1 AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 3320
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 17583
Choosing normal wash cycle over sensor wash cycle on a dishwasher? 4 Shermann Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 4867
Rinsing Dishes Before they go into DW (NY Times test) 12 NJCher Oct 2023 Oct 2023 1 6230
Your old soap bar is worn down to a nub. What is the best way you 8 raccoon Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 7343
This was the closest to an appropriate place to put this 4 cyclonefence Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 5491
Holy Crap, DON'T DO THIS: 7 no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 Aug 2023 9 6938
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 9645
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 8950
Looking for a good wall clock 4 Beatlelvr Jun 2023 Jun 2023 1 5078
Need advice on buying replacement windows. I am interested in "medium grade" windows. 9 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 May 2023 0 7925
So I was perusing composting bins on Amazon 7 Shermann Apr 2023 Apr 2023 1 5413
How do I get an ink stain to stay in my clothes? 10 raccoon Oct 2022 Mar 2023 2 7672
Baking potatoes. Should I keep them in the refrigerator before using, or not? Nt 9 raccoon Oct 2022 Mar 2023 0 9946
Here's Why You Should Never Kill A Spider 14 multigraincracker Aug 2022 Mar 2023 11 10750
Spot cleaning carpet tip 1 Marthe48 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 3 3580
Can you fine folks tell me the best way to use Murphy Oil Soap? 4 Paper Roses Sep 2022 Sep 2022 4 5940
Does anyone have a favorite DIY solution for Bissell Little Green & Big Green carpet machines? 3 RamblingRose Aug 2022 Aug 2022 0 7224
Smile you're on candid camera 2 Elliot Waves Aug 2022 Aug 2022 3 4780
I wear long sleeved tees a lot in cold weather. 21 raccoon Dec 2020 Jul 2022 0 18447

Household Hints & Help Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
I wanted to share a tip 4 Marthe48 Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 5107
(Sorry for superficial topic on important day!) Seeking help with jute rug 4 cilla4progress Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 6352
Appliances Made to BREAK! What Should You Buy Built to LAST? 4 TheBlackAdder Jun 2022 Jun 2022 12 5796
Weeds 20 question everything May 2022 Jun 2022 2 7167
My refrigerator broke over last weekend... 6 TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 6031
This message was self-deleted by its author 0 TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 3899
Weird problem with roof leak. It leaks when there is no rain. Fixed! 12 alfredo Mar 2022 May 2022 2 8058
Advice wanted: Pest control company is being a pest 12 Wicked Blue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 7356
Oh how I hate insurance companies 9 Chainfire Apr 2022 Apr 2022 9 6186
Nest Thermostat Question.... 2 global1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 3242
So I got the latest CoViD tests delivered today. Carefully opened the HUGE bubblewrap 6 niyad Mar 2022 Mar 2022 9 5994
The FlyLady cleaning method is huge on TikTok. What is it? 11 Jilly_in_VA Mar 2022 Mar 2022 5 12934
Where does dust come from? Where does so much dust come from? 12 bucolic_frolic Dec 2021 Feb 2022 4 8720
Water Heater Question 15 Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 Feb 2022 1 8650
How to remove pieces of old, hard rubber bands from other things? 11 raccoon Nov 2021 Feb 2022 0 7262
DIY Acid-washed jeans? 7 bucolic_frolic Jan 2022 Jan 2022 0 4550
Give Houseplants New Life With DIY Kokedama Moss Balls 3 Sherman A1 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 7 5894
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 11090
kitchen sink: Double, Single or Asymmetrical? (Poll) 21 RamblingRose Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 11126
Best Flannel Sheets 17 Tomconroy Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 8137
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