wilkes

HOUSE TIPS WITH VODKA
Some of these are funny. To remove a bandage without pain, saturate the bandage with vodka. Dissolves the adhesive. To clean the chalking...

10:33 am, 04/30/2011
Quackquack

ants
What is the best thing to use to get rid of tiny black ants inside the house.

4:12 pm, 04/29/2011
ashe plumber

The petals have fallen off my tulips so
do I cut the stem back to the ground to get it ready for next yr or do I leave it alone? also how do I keep grass and weeds from growing...

4:18 pm, 04/20/2011
At A Crossroad

septic tanks
How much does it cost to get a septic tank emptied? Who is the best person to call?

10:31 pm, 04/17/2011
trucker1

Where do you buy Peonys?
I need to buy a BUNCH of Peony roots. I am new at the whole landscaping thing, but I want to outline my property with these. I need, like...

11:19 am, 04/17/2011
girlsmom

Ice Maker Problems
I've had problems with my ice maker almost from the start. Had a friend check it out for me (worked some for a little while but still not...

10:54 pm, 04/16/2011
ashe plumber

OLD OAK TREE- sick
A huge Oak Tree in the front yard is sick. The bark of the tree is white and it looks like it is growing new bark. I don't see any worm h...

5:23 pm, 04/10/2011
abadabado

I need vinyl deck work
I need vinyl railing put around my front porch, new front steps (wooden) and vinyl railing on each side of the steps. Who is good, depend...

8:54 pm, 04/09/2011
shoemaker1968

Septic
Can anyone tell me why my septic tank shoots water out of the white pipe coming out of the ground every time it rains hard? Never a probl...

2:33 pm, 04/06/2011
ashe plumber

Decorators: Lend me your insight
Here's the situation, tell me what you think I should go by color: I have a large bedroom currently being served as a girls room. Half wa...

3:42 pm, 04/01/2011
r u 4 real

Knitters
i am going to keep trying until i find someone with a common interest. please meet wyatt my grandson. he's over a year old now but i want...

9:44 am, 03/23/2011
sdillard

Bathroom vents
We have some of those white Broan bathroom light/vents. They get dust in the vent part and I can't get it all out. I get on the toilet an...

9:51 pm, 03/20/2011
Sherbee

Water making whistling noise or squealing noise in pipes
This is a tough one to explain. Our kitchen faucet broke and when we were trying to replace it my husband cracked a pipe under the sink s...

9:51 pm, 03/20/2011
Sherbee

Gardening this Weekend!!!
Who's going to get out in the garden or flower bed this weekend and what are you going to plant? I plan to go to Midtown Market as soon a...

9:41 pm, 03/19/2011
Bushman

Favorite decorating show...?
What is everyone's favorite decorating show? I used to love Mission Organization when I could catch it on! :) I also love Clean House. Wh...

8:11 pm, 03/19/2011
Sherbee

Stained Ceiling
This is related to my previous post about a leak in ceiling. After we fix it I would like to paint the ceiling. I know to buy some kiltz ...

7:08 pm, 03/19/2011
Sherbee

Ants
Does anyone know of any home remedies to get rid of ants? We didnt have a problem with ants last year but I have already started seeing a...

1:02 am, 03/17/2011
justcause24

Spring Cleaning Tips From A Pro
Spring Cleaning Tips From a Pro by Allison Lind, Posted Mar 2nd Ready your spring cleaning checklist -- it's time to clean house. First t...

7:18 pm, 03/15/2011
BonnieMay

A Handyman Question!
Mr. Handyman, if you can help me, I'd sure appreciate it. I'll outline and if you'll tell me what I need to go buy, I'll get it tomorrow ...

1:55 am, 03/13/2011
StirringStick78

Styrofoam insulation vs. fiberglass
I have an outbuilding that needs insulation. I've never used the sheets of styrofoam insulation, but they seem easier to install than fib...

7:53 pm, 03/10/2011
ss68la