Where do you put all the shoes?

JMAN asked: For those who have a no shoes in the house rule where do you take off your shoes and what do you do with them? Leave them in a pile, shoe rack, closet etc. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How do you remove carpet glue from tile?

Patty M asked: We have carpet over tile and I would like to remove the carpet. The glue is yellowish in color and I have not found anything that can remove it. I have a test strip cut out and have tried mineral spirits, goo gone, a few household products. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How can I keep my shoes in good condition in hot and humid conditions?

Maria J asked: Some of my shoes simply fell apart when I wore them . I keep them in a shoe rack inside our hallway closet where it is hot and humid. Our home does not have central airconditioning. I am a fan of shoes, I have about 100 pairs. I couldn't wear them all unless I have places or parties I can were them to on a daily basis. A few of them fell apart when I wore them after being stored in the hot and humid closet. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

Best way to organize a small apartment. (To seem like there is more room than there really is)?

JBWPLGCSE asked: I've got the over the door shoe racks, over the door ironing boards, and canned foods rack over the pantry door. But I need to find out what to do with my tons of genealogy, family stories, and pictures. For the most part it has been stored on Ancestry.com, and cdrw. I'm looking for new ideas. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

Outdoor shoe organizer/container?

Chris2 asked: Does anyone have any ideas for our situation? Our 100 year old house has a back entrance that's a small hallway with no wall space for anything. It drives me nuts as there are about 12 pairs of shoes laying there that we trip over, but are worn the most often so we like to have them handy. I put up some little hooks for the shoes to be hung on, but it ended up being more of a hindrance. I hung up a shoe rack in the basement, but it's really inconvenient to get down there (it's not by the back door) to get shoes either. We do have a small back porch, but it's not enclosed. I keep a bin out there for our recyclables an.......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

what are some cool things to do to your room that are easy?

melani_jo asked: i want some ideas of just stuff to do to my bedroom or use in my bedroom to make things more organized or pretty.. it would be cool if i could just use things around the house.. maybe just a way to arrange my room would be nice.. i got a twin bed.. nightstand.. dresser.. shelf .. shoe rack... and my room is 12 by 10.. thanks for anything!!! .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How can I get rid of home furniture fast?

Diplomacy & Tact Matters asked: I am in the process of moving in a few weeks and I am trying to get rid of furniture that I have in the current house by selling it and using the proceeds to buy new furniture for the new home. But I don't want to use Ebay or Craigslist because it can take a long process trying to get people to bid, etc., but what other alternatives could I use to sell the furniture? Thnaks. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How do I stop birds from eating the stuffing out of my new patio furniture?

suzyqgreen asked: I recently bought patio furniture with outdoor safe cushions. But the cushions are already being pecked to pieces by the birds in my backyard! They have made several holes in the new cushions and it's clear that it's the stuffing they are after. Does anyone know how I can keep this from happening? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

Where can I find an old shoemakers rack?

GreenFam asked: I bought one at a flea market a few years ago, and the vendor said it was from an old shoe factory. I would like to find out its real value. It is primitive, wooden, with shelves and casters. I've checked everywhere. Help! .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

If the pesticide imadacloprid is spilled onto a carpet, is there anyway to clean the carpet and neutralize it?

Chaucer asked: Spilled some imadacloprid on the carpet. Is there anyway to successfully neutralize the pesticide from the fibers in the carpet, or does the carpet need simply be ripped up and replaced? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE