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I have used contact cement for years but now I see a water-based contact cement in the stores. Is this...

How do you prevent glue from hardening too quickly, and how do you get glue into small spaces?

I want to fix a broken lampshade, but no glue seems to work on hard plastic. Is there any way...

I have an arborite kitchen countertop over which I would like to apply more arborite. Do I have to remove...

I recently removed an old sump pump, and filled the hole in the floor that it had created with foam...

When it rains, water seeps up through my basement floor. Last year I had the property landscaped, so I know...

I have a frozen steel pipe in my basement. I there anything I can do to thaw it before the...

Is there any way that I can secure a showerhead that moves from the wall when it is touched? Will...

We installed a shower in our basement about one year ago. We have noticed a gaseous odor emanating from the...

My main drain leading from the roof to the basement passes through the wall that separates the kitchen and the...

I am planning to renovate my bathroom. I would like to install a sink and a shower on one side...

I have been experiencing problems with the stack pipe, which passes through an unheated garage. During the winter the stack...

I am going to install a new sink in my basement. I will have to add an extension of copper...

The flow of water from my showerhead is uneven. Can the problem be corrected without installing a new showerhead?

When the dishwasher and washing machine are running, or someone flushes the toilet, water pressure in the shower becomes weak...

What kind of paint should I use to remove rusty discoloration marks on the bottom of my bathtub?

Fresh-cut trees are longer lasting and are less likely to become fire traps. To test for freshness, bend a needle...

Coffee grounds placed in the planting hole encourage acid-forming bacteria, boosting the growth of such acid-loving plants as blueberries...

Add real wood-smoke flavor to foods cooked on your gas grill with a handful of green twigs from garden...

Stratification is the name given to the process of inducing seeds to emerge from dormancy through cold treatment.

Repotting can be done at any time, especially if a plant is suffering. But the best time to perform...

Severe pruning of everblooming roses produces fewer but larger flowers. This method renews old and overgrown rose bushes and...

Coordinating your porch furniture and plants will create a more inviting environment. Rattan or wicker pieces look best with...

Apples naturally contain this setting agent. If your jellies aren't setting up properly, place a cheesecloth sack filled with the...

It's a lot easier to create this gorgeous centerpiece than it looks. For food-safety reasons, make frosted fruit the...

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5 tips to a cleaner carpet

Do your hedges need some pruning? Curious how often you should trim your hedges? Here are helpful instructions and guidelines...

In some instances, bulbs are best removed for storage instead of being left in the ground.