Other Home Maintenance

Have a home project or question that doesn’t fit the usual categories? This is the spot to share unique challenges, ideas, and tips for keeping your home running smoothly.

  • by system
    Have a home project or question that doesn’t fit the usual categories? This is the spot to share unique challenges, ideas, and tips for keeping your home running smoothly. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by mbclpc
    We have a few of our cabinets set up with the Tot-Loc babyproofing system. Unfortunately, we have managed to lose the magnet that is needed to open the doors. We live a bit far from Babies R Us to buy a replacement magnet and thus I was wondering if any of you knew of any […]
  • by ALIWAZ1
    Hello, I am looking for recommendations for a new washer and dryer. I have the Maytag Neptune and it has been nothing but trouble over the years. Thanks!! 12 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by schweppej
    Does anyone have a recommendation on a room air purifier. Also what about dehumidifiers. 6 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by LindsayDQuick
    Can you ladies give me an estimate how much it might be to fence a yard? We are under contract for a home that is .44 acres and we want to fence the backyard. I know it will depend what type of fence and the actual size, but just curious on a very general estimate… […]
  • by jb.owen61
    Help. I do a lot of printing with my business and my printer is making noises. I think I need to have the rollers replaced. Has anyone had a service come to their home to repair their printer? It is a good printer and I don't want to replace it just yet. Any help is […]
  • by SC_W
    My dryer seems to be running hot and I would like the vents to be cleaned out. Does anyone have someone that they recommend for this job? Thanks! 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by Barbara_M3
    I am looking for some opinions. I have a fairly small laundry room (it is really a hall between the garage and my house). I have the usual washer and dryer, a sink and a small storage closet. I would like to make the space more functional and increase my storage space. I have never […]
  • by wonderland99
    My mother left a chicken on the stove to boil and forgot when she left the house. My parents came home to a house full of smoke so thick they couldn't see each other. My dad says it's hard to breathe cause the smell won't go away. He tried boiling vinegar which helped a little […]
  • by Jennifer_D4
    Free Bagels at Panera Bread in McKinney. 75 / Eldorado. (Thursday's 7 PM & Sundays 3 PM) Come and learn about green alternatives to products that are safer for your family and the environment, how to quickly remove chemicals and toxins from your home, live a healthier and more vibrant life, and how to save […]
  • by melanieboehmer
    Hello, We're considering having the indoor air quality of our home tested for mold and any other issues. Has anyone used a mold testing service, and if so, around how much did it cost? I just heard back from one company that has quoted me a price of $625! Is that in the right ball […]
  • by ccappuccia
    Does anyone know of a service for confidentially destroying old bills and other types of sensitive/personal paperwork? I have a lot of old paperwork that I'm not comfortable just sticking in the garbage/recycling bin (worried about identity theft!) but there is no way I have the time to stick each piece through my personal paper […]
  • by afazio_1
    Hi Mamas. Yesterday we finally removed the changing pad off the top of my daughter's white dresser after about 3.5 years. To our surprise, the area where the vinyl changing pad was touching the white paint is now yellowed. Like it has aged by 200 years or something. And the yellow area is only where […]
  • by mariacurbelo
    I'm looking for a company to clean my air ducts in my home. I have 2 units and have not serviced them since the house was built in 2005, nor have I had my ducts cleaned. I called 3 company's that claim they would clean for $55 per unit & unlimited vents, but I was […]
  • by theeggers3
    Has anyone had their air ducts cleaned recentley and been happy with the price and service? I live in McKinney and would like to have my done. Thanks! 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by lan0283
    Hi Moms, We are looking at a house that has power lines in the very back corner of an acre lot. I have heard that if you live close to power lines it can be dangerous as it could cause cancer. These are wooden poles which are not supposed to be as bad as metal. […]
  • by ecastillo711
    Hi everyone! Happy new year! Can you recommend someone to caulk our bathroom? Thanks so much ! 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
  • by Emmy_M1
    There is a funny odor in our home. Its not alway there but at times it smells like rotten eggs or sewage. Iv'e read that it could be a clogged vent on the roof. My husband checked them and there was no clog. We are afraid it is a broekn pipe or something we can't […]
  • by P_S3
    If I put anything light in my dishwasher, even in the top rack, like kids' sippy cups (like the disposable cups w/lids and a straight straw), tupperware or even plastic tumblers, they flip over, fill up with dirty dish water and I end up having to empty it. I have a small basket that snaps […]
  • by mfgrossman
    My husband and a buddy are looking to take a small engine repair course somewhere in the Minneapolis area. Neither wants to earn a certificate or degree – their objective is to be able to tinker/fix small engines around the house (boat, ATV, etc…) – so they were thinking something along the lines of community […]
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