What Kind of Bug Is This?What kind of bug is this?
Identification of House Plant?Its leaves are unnaturally curly because it is was a plant on the discount rack of a big box store. It came with no tag and there was no other plant like it there to see if another plant like it had a plant tag with name/care.
How Do I Fit LED Taper Candles?How do I get an LED taper candle to fit in a candle holder without being wobbly? All the tips I find online are for wax candles. Thanks!
Washing House Siding?Can I use Totally Awesome in a pressure washer? If I can, is it safe to use on vinyl house siding and how much do I dilute it? Is it safe around outdoor plants?
Ink Stain on Antique Crocheted Bedspread?Do you have suggestions for removal of this ink stain from antique crocheted bedspread? I am not sure what type of ink.
What Type of Eggs Are These?I found this colony of what looks like bug eggs in my garden. What type of bug do these eggs belong to? They were on the bottom of a milkweed leaf. (Definitely NOT monarch)
Zucchini Buds Falling Off?I have two zucchini plants planted in a single 5 gallon pot. They seem healthy overall and I even harvested one fruit this season. But all remaining fruit buds that are forming on the plants are turning yellow, becoming limp and falling off even before they blossom (flowers don't open).
Why Is One Mallard Egg Out Of The Nest?A mallard laid 10 eggs in my yard. She has been sitting on them for almost a month, leaving a short period of time in the morning and again early evening. This morning, 1 of the eggs was approximately 6 feet away from the nest. We have Muscovy ducks in the neighborhood that frequent our yard, including mother, father, and 3 ducklings.
Riding Lawnmower Fluid Leaking?What causes gas and oil to come out of the air line and pours out all on the air filter when it starts and runs then the fluid shoots out of the air line going to air filter?
Repairing A Music Box?I've taken it apart and put it back together to find out what the issue was and it seems like it's missing something? When I first got it, the thing was wobbly. It's supposed to play music when I spin the lid but the horses and top just comes off. I believe there's a piece missing and that's why it's wobbly. I found a video on YouTube and it's supposed to be a wind up. The top is supposed to allow it to be winded up.
Hampton Bay Pull Chain Switch Replacement?How to replace the broken chain pull switch on a Hampton Bay ceiling fan?
Typewriter Ribbon Advance Issue?I have a Royal TQ 740 electronic typewriter in good physical condition, with unknown history. Everything on the machine works exactly as expected, except for one problem: when the machine executes a carriage return, the ribbon cartridge's takeup reel is rotated the wrong direction and the ribbon bunches up inside the cartridge and fails to feed again until the slack is manually removed.
Tiny Black Flies In Home?Does anyone know what these bugs are, they seem to come in when my door is open but I'm constantly having one crawl on me at any time and it's getting annoying!
Identifying a Bug?I'm trying to identify a bug with wings.
Repairing an Old Merry Tiller By Scottsman?In process of full restoration of this non running Merry Tiller with chain drive and 5hp Briggs and Stratton engine. Was given to me looks like it needs a coil and points oil change. It's either 1908 or 1976? Not sure also was wondering what it is worth? Thanks in advance.
What Type Of Fly Is This?Hi all, I get around 2-3 of these flies every night in the house. I only see them in the evenings and they disappear in the day. I'm trying to establish what type of fly this is so that I can find a way to get rid of them. I've tried a UV light fly trap but the buggers haven't gone near them. Can anybody help please? They are driving me nuts! Many thanks in advance.
1957 Jacobsen 24 Inch Estate Mower?I have acquired this mower and would like to know what spark plug it takes and if anyone can give me an indication of its value.
Faded Spot on Silk Kimono?Hi, I tried to spot clean a stain on my silk kimono but think I might have rubbed a little too vigorously'. The area I tried to clean is now slightly lighter than the rest of the kimono. ''Is there any way that I can repair/fix this or at least make the faded area less noticeable? Thanks!
Murray Riding Mower Won't Start After Tipping Over?I tipped my Murray mower over to clean, now it won't click or start. Any solutions?
What Is This Insect?Hi there. We have this growing on two plants in our natural area. Are they a bug egg sack or something else. I tried looking and have not found an answer yet. Located in Wilmington NC
Troubleshooting A Water Tank?Dirty water tank is not filling. Reservoir is empty. Cleaned all filters.
What Is This Bug?Hi guys, what are these tiny creepers? They are everywhere; bathroom toilet bedroom, kitchen, EVERYWHERE! They don't appear to have wings. I haven't seen them fly. They seem like they are mostly climbing walls. They spawn so much, like caught 4 together.
Removing Dog Poop From Cement Patio?How do I remove dog poop from a cement patio?
Planting Spaghetti Squash?Planting spaghetti squash too close - what will happen? Hubby planted seeds 2 inches apart. Should they be thinned and by how much
Identifying Flying Black Bugs?We had an infestation last night is Southern California, these bugs poured in around my back door with porch light on. They do fly. What are these and how do I get rid of them?
Stitch Length on Brother Sewing Machine?How do I increase the stitch length on my old Brother 730 machine?
Fixing a Singer Sewing Machine?I am looking at buying a vintage singer 467 sewing machine but the reverse buttom is not working. I was told that it is sewing in reverse only. The button is loose and can be pulled in and out. Is this easy to fix?
Staking Tomatoes In a Kiddie Pool?How do I stake up my tomato plants in this little kiddy pool?
Duck Sitting On Nest?I went to pull weeds on side of my office building and found a duck sitting on a nest with 7 eggs. The nearest body of water is 2 blocks away across a busy street so I have no idea how she wound up there. I purchased duck pellets and put them out in a dish but she's not eating.
Identifying a Tiny Black Bug?I've had these tiny black bugs for approximately 3 years now. They are everywhere in my apartment. For example; my clothing, my food, in my refrigerator, just everywhere. Now they're on my body and scalp and even up my nostrils. I've pulled them out with tweezers from my nostrils. I've tried every chemical there is, nothing seems to kill them, they seem to be immortal.
Growing Different Types of Cuttings?How important is the type of plant cutting? If you for example, take a hardwood cutting when it should be a semi-ripe cutting, would the plant still grow?
Identifying a Small Bug?Seen many of these lately and cannot find them online. Possibly springtails? Though haven't really noticed them jump. Usually just use my finger and even slightest touch and they get destroyed. Seen them most in my bathroom.
Hoover Power Pro XL Leaking?I had just fixed the belt on my Hoover carpet cleaner. It had worked perfectly fine with the hose but it wasn't working as a regular carpet cleaner obviously because the belt was broken. I took it apart, put the new belt on and all the sudden now the water completely comes out within a minute onto the floor. I didn't even press the handle or anything, it just came out and it did suck the water back up but there was a long thick plastic piece that I could not find where it would go. I have searched YouTube and could not figure out where this piece would have went.
Homemade Laundry Detergent Separating?I made 5 gallons using a recipe from TikTok. Because of the quantity and frequency of our laundry, I diverted a little. I used one full bar of fels naphtha, 2 cups borax, 2 cups of washing powder and added essential oil for fragrance. Also added 1/2 cup laundry sanitizer, and 1/2 cup of softener. I'm having the same separating issues. Is there anything I can do in the main bucket before I put it in the smaller use container?
Can Ozone Remove Odors?Nowadays, we all know that ozone is a kind of green disinfectant, which is widely used for many aspects of our life. In market, there are many kinds of ozone machines for rooms, toilet, pet room, office, etc. to disinfect.
Dusty Tippee Toes Doll?I own a vintage Tippee Toes vinyl and plastic doll. It was stored in its box all of these years and never removed from the box. I removed her and she is very dusty. When I dust her, the dust immediately reappears as if the doll is shedding. Please advise and please let me know why my doll is always dusty. The dust appears reddish also. The dust is only on the vinyl parts. The plastic parts are fine.
Identifying Tiny Black Bugs?Just wondering if anyone can help.
Repairing a 1985 Coleman Sun Valley?Hello! We just bought this trailer and was able to open and close before leaving the sellers property. I have NO idea what happened but it is now stuck in an UP position. The crank will not turn.
How to Remove Rotted Meat Odor From Heavy Fabric?Help! Someone left meat in my daughter's trunk and went unnoticed for 2 weeks! She had a very heavy fabric Renaissance costume cape in the trunk that has completely soaked up the rotten smell! She needs to wear this! I've tried regular Tide. Then washed with vinegar instead of detergent. It still reeks! Now soaking in vinegar water, but running out of hope.
Chefmate Error Code E:03?Needed a second bread machine. Bought a used Chefmate HB-215. It keeps showing error code E:03 every time you try to set anything that reading comes up. Anyone familiar with what it means?
Identifying a Bug?This bug was crawling on my dog and then I saw another crawling on my floor. I live on land in Houston, Texas and want to make sure this isn't harmful. It was in my bedroom and also on my dog.
What Colour Throw Pillows For These Sofas?Hello, could you please suggest colours for throw pillows for these sofas?
Identifying a Houseplant? (Kalanchoe)What is the name of this plant please?
Using Coconut Planter Inserts?What to use to keep coconut inserts in flower pots from dripping out bottom.
Adjusting the Clutch on A Sewing Machine?I have a wonderful Kenmore 10 Stitch sewing machine. The belt is fine. Can I adjust the clutch?
Restoring a Vintage RCA Stereo Cabinet?My grandfather recently passed and I'm looking to restore his RCA stereo cabinet. The left speaker is blown so I'm replacing the speakers. But the 8 track doesn't work (it sounds like its trying to play but it's struggling to wind and it makes loud noises/vibrates when you change tracks) and the record size switch is stuck. Would anyone be able to tell me if the 8 track is salvageable or if there's replacements out there? if there's any manuals/schematics available? Or the best way to go about fixing the other issues? The model number is VTT300W serial number 424310322.
Using Totally Awesome Cleaner for Washing Machines?Is LA's totally awesome all purpose concentrate cleaner degreaser spot remover able to clean the washer for odd smells too? I have to get a funky stinky smell out of the washer before I can't wash my clothes anymore! It's getting ''''nasty!
What Is This Shrub/Tree?Can anyone identify this? It has dark burgundy colored oval leaves, and tiny white or light pink flowers that I think only appear during the spring. The leaves completely fall off this in the fall. This is a picture from today, so the leaves have not fully come out for the spring. Thank you in advance for any responses.
Burnt On Grease on Glass Dish?How-to clean burnt on fat from glass cookware?
How to Fix Burnt Holes on Fabric?Can you plz help me. I was ironing my clothes and it got torn. I tried fixing it but then I saw another hole like this. Please help me and guide me how to fix this. Should I buy another fabric for my back and let the tailor stitch the whole dress again.
Insect Identification?Does anyone know what kind of insect this is?
Spider Identification?Does anyone know what kind of bug this is?
Mower Will Not Start?My Murray riding mower will not start. It has set up for a while and has never mowed any grass. The motor will turn over a few times and then nothing else,
Stainless Steel Bowl Stuck In Saucepan?How do I get a stainless bowl out of a saucepan? I have tried the oil method but have had no luck.
Best Time to Plant?When is the best time this year to plant in Toppenish, Washington?
Repairing an Imperial Painted Chest?I inherited this painted chest. It was made by Imperial in Grand Rapids, MI, I think after 1962. What would be the best manner to correct the damage and condition issues? Would restoring it affect the value? Thank you.
Orange Sun Star?I have a sun star plant whose leaves yellowed, he has bloomed. How do I prune him for the best care? Or are there any other suggestions? Thank you.
Detergent Leaked Into Dryer Vent?Detergent container leaked and spilled into dryer vent. The screen has been cleaned and a towel was run down the shaft. Detergent has drained out the back of the Kenmore dryer. The hose is disconnected. The dryer is propped at an angle to facilitate draining. What else needs to be done?
Canon AP 350 Ribbon Problem?The ribbon seems to be lifting up as the daisy wheel is moving. We've pulled the daisy wheel out to look at it and there's no reason this should be happening. Perhaps there is something we're missing. We made sure all the settings on the typewriter are correct to match the ribbon cassette. Nothing seems to be working to fix this issue. Thanks for any insight that you may be able to provide.
Repairing A Sewing Machine Presser Foot Lever?Hi, I have a Kenmore 158.15251. The lever in the back of the machine that lowers or lifts the presser foot is moving freely without moving the presser foot. Seems like it is loose. How can I fix this?
Using a Clothes Line?I love to line dry my clothes but they have lots of wrinkles, lint and cat hair on them. What can I do to save money by not using the dryer but keep my clothes and linens looking nice. I don't think ironing would help save on the electric bill.
Ink On Shoe?How to remove pen ink from the rubber sole of shoes if the area isn't smooth?
How to Remove Stains from Marble?I have a marble countertop in my bathroom it has bad water stains. Have tried a few polishes and cleaners but nothing worked. How do I clean it?
Sealing a Gap at Base of Wooden Door?How do I seal the gap in the door where a small section has rotted away for the least amount of money.
Identifying an Insect?Just curious to what this bug could be. It was found in my bathroom. It had antennas and curled up when dead. Pic is like super zoomed.
Disinfecting a Backyard?How do I disinfect my backyard? It is all dirt.
Some Keys Not Working on Typewriter?My Smith Corona SL480 typewriter has some keys not working. How do I fix this?
What Is This Plant?I found this neglected plant outside my new house. It was still in a pot. Anyone know what it is? I'm zone 9b, thanks.
Sink Color With White Cabinets?Painting our cabinets white and have white with gray veining in the countertops. Stainless appliances. White subway tile backsplash. What color sink should we use? This gray, white or stainless?
Sunbeam Breadmaker Is Not Kneading?My Sunbeam breadmaker is not kneading, what do I do?
How to Clean Mouse Pee From Clothing Storage Dresser?We had a really bad mice infestation and they got into these dressers. They are fabric clothing storage dressers. They have those storage cubes which feel like they have cardboard inside. I wiped them down with Clorox wipes and sprayed them with Dreft. Some were used for clothing and some were used for holding snacks and stuff. Can I clean and reuse or should I toss. Thanks
Identifying a Bug?Hello I have found a couple of these in my wall in my apartment. What can this be ??
Locked Sewing Machine?I purchasd a Singer 603 sewing machine. It seems to be locked up. I plugged it in and pushed on the lever and it just humms. Is the motor shot ? Also even without it being plugged in, the the wheel will not turn. Thanks in advance for any help. And if anyone can recommend someone here in Mooresville Indiana to work on it I'd be much appreciative.
Adding Scent to Vacuum Cleaner?What can I use to make my vacuum bag smell better?
Homemade Leather Cleaner?I need a homemade leather upholstery cleaning recipe that will clean but also leave the leather soft with a satiny shine. Any help is greatly appreciated. Please and Thank You.
Swiffer Wet Jet Not Working?My swiffer Wet jet lights come on but motor will not, batteries are fine!
Water Shorted Out Power In House?If you can see the picture, water got in the power supply of hot water tank. Now I've only got power in like a quarter of my house. What happened or what should I do?
Sewing Machine Is Looping Threads on Underside?Can you tell me what I need to do to fix this issue? this is the under side of the fabric/top looks good. I tried increasing the tension and the loops got smaller but there were still threads loose. I inserted a newly filled bobbin but still getting this "mess".
Identifying a Bug?Does anyone know what bug this is? I have been bitten, maybe by these.
Are These Insect Eggs?Just moved into a new apartment and found these. Any idea? Just in case it's relevant, this is in Brazil.
Using Paste on Pre-pasted Wallpaper?I am putting pre-pasted wallpaper on a ceiling. Can I use paste in addition to the pre-pasted wallpaper for extra adhesion?
Fix for Fake Diamonds Turning Black?I have these earrings where several of the stones in the bottom earring have turned dark in color, which may be the metal, not the stones. I have tried to fix this by doing the following things:
Lice or Beetle?I found this over my neck and I don't know what it is ! It doesn't look like lice, can someone please tell me what is it?
Repairing a Baby Blanket?This is my baby blanket I've had since I was born (I'm 19 now). I sleep with it every night and it is extremely important to me. I am very scared and crying because it's falling apart and idk how to fix it. Can I maybe sew felt over all the falling apart patches?
How to Repair Fresh Stepping Stone?Could I use weldbond mixed with glitter and go over the small pin holes on top of my freshly cement stepping stone? And then, seal it with grout sealer for outdoors?
Removing Residue from PVC Table Cover?I put a PVC protective cover on our table as our son was using it for study. When I took it off, the finish was sticky and books, etc. just stuck to it. Have tried a few things but scraping with a tungsten blade removes the varnish/polish not sure which? Can anyone give guidance how to proceed before I ruin the beautiful parquetry finish.
Are These Insect Eggs?This is the second time I'' have seen a pile of particles in this shape and location (underneath the bottom of a closed metal door) in the last 3 months. Are these insect eggs? Location is SE Florida. Thank you.
Identifying a Bug?Any idea what bug this is? I found it in my house and I have no idea what it is. I'm sure that it doesn't fly and that it jumps. I couldn't even catch it
Identifying Small Biting Bugs?I have been trying to figure this out for 5 years and yes I have heard just about everything from "fibers to molds and fungus and aliens to mites" At this point I have a good idea what my little friends are but there are some things that still make me wonder. like the little specks of fiber balls that hair like tentacles going out in different directions like a web growing on some shirts and stuff.
Identifying Household Insects?Which insect is this on the walls of my rooms?
Restoring an Old Blanket?I have a blanket I stole from my brother that sadly passed away, I stole it when I was really really young, and it's getting to where you can see light through it, it's stretchy, and it has a lot of stains on it from when I was younger and still wet the bed, it's pretty big, and it's soft on one side and kind rough I would say, it has little fuzzys coming off of the rough side, and I don't want to cut it.
Tiny Brown Bug?Hi! Could someone help me figure out what time if bug/insect this is? I have only found them on the top of my kitchen table and I found one on the top of my bed sheet. I don't think it's bed bugs because I haven't found them anywhere else and searched my bed with a fine tooth comb nor do I have any bites on me. Any advice would be great!
Machine Sewing in Reverse?Hi, everyone. I have seen some posts on here from 2019 about Butterick machines sewing in reverse. Please could anyone tell me if they have successfully found a solution. The machine I have is brand new but hasn't been taken out of the box since it was bought in 2018. When I took it out of the box today, this is the problem I have found and obviously it is out of warranty. I would be very grateful for any help
Fixing a Frigidaire Dishwasher?The start button on my Frigidaire LFID2426TF2A dishwasher has intermittently stopped working. The other buttons are working fine but the start button continues to flash, no matter how many times I press it. Then, out of the blue, I will try again and it works. I am guessing there must be a bad connection. Does anyone know how to repair this? Is it worth repairing?
Changing Stitching Pattern?How do I change the zigzag stitch to normal stitch?
Should I Repair a Zenith Console Stereo?I'm wondering if it's worth the time to troubleshoot/fix this 1968(?) Zenith Circle of Sound console stereo, Y955. I remember that decades ago, it quit working. My grandfather pulled the fuse which was visibly broken (and is still sitting where he left it on the turntable in the picture). He couldn't find a replacement so the repair attempt ended there and it became just a dust collecting piece of furniture.
How to Recondition Cross Country Ski Boot Collar?I have 2 pairs of old Alpina cross country ski boots. The collars are flaking off the color layer exposing the foam which is slightly sticky. Has anyone found a way to recondition the collars, stop the flaking and eliminate the sticky feeling?
Fixing Key On Smith-Corona Typewriter?The "a" key on my Smith-Corona Electric Correction II typewriter. It moves forward and returns fine, but does not produce a printed "a" on the page. I replaced the ribbon and still no luck. Do you have any suggestions?
Getting Raw Meat Smell Out of Leather Seats?Spilled raw turkey blood in my car. Thought I cleaned it all up but car smells horrible. How do I get the smell out? I've tried air fresheners, leaving windows open every night for two weeks, febreze and nothing is working. Please help, not sure what to do since it's leather and not carpet.
Certain Letters Won't Type?My Smith Corona dictionary typewriter won't type letters "i j k l m o p y"; it types all other letters perfectly.
Stuck Drawer?Anyone know how we can unjam a drawer? We've moved and had to wipe down some furniture with some bleach water due to allergies and we left it outside to air dry. We cannot get this drawer out? Others are fine just one is not!
Removal and Installation of Pressure Dial?Purchased this Singer 774 used. The pressure foot was not lowering far enough. Fabric was swimming around under the foot. Found a tutorial on making an adjustment but I have loosened a screw in this dial and cannot figure out how to get it tightened back up. Any help in finding a good illustration would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
