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My hubby bought a climbing rose and planted it by the front door of our business. It has grown so tall that it hangs out over the sidewalk and pricks people coming in the door. Should we move it to a different location or just prune it into the shape that fits the space?

I have a country home with a huge family room in terra cotta colored bricks on the fireplace and in the ceramic tiles. I have always struggled with a color scheme as it has a slight pinkish cast. What do you suggest. I love all colors except purple, so help me, will you?

The ants of all sizes are coming into the house. Can't use chemicals because of allergies to them. What are some natural killers of the little beasts?

About 20 years ago, I wrote to some association to have this done and it worked wonders. I need to do it again. Does anyone know where to request this service?

I pulled up 2 layers of carpet and what was left was a layer of foam from the underside of the outdoor/indoor low pile carpet that was glued to the linoleum flooring underneath. Is there a machine I can rent to get this up or is doing it by hand the only way?

My living room has nice ash wall covering in a medium tan that must stay. I'm looking for flooring that would look best. I'm torn between a light maple wood or a light porcelain tile. We are country folks and track in a lot of dirt. Help me decide.Pros and cons,please.

People come to my house by way of the back door that enters into a dining room and kitchen. The back entrance is through my garage and no matter how hard I try to get people to use the front door, they insist on entering there. I am thinking of using that garage space for an outside living area. Got any good cheap ideas?

My family's difficult person is a daughter i n law who has made my son miserable for over a year threatening to divorce him and keeping the children from him. They are still married, but just barely. She wants to come to our Christmas gathering and I said yes because she is part of the family. She is trying to make amends, but I think it might take well over 100 years!! I am set to treat her amicably, but my other children are wanting to be mean. These are all adults and I do not know what they will do. Any suggestions on handling this?

I'm thinking of getting one for my house and would like to have some opinions expressed about how satisfied you are as well as the make and model you have.

My piano is close to 100 years old and has nice antique wood in oak. When the roof leaked it got water damage and left my piano with keys that are not able to play. I am thinking that to have it repaired would be costly. Anyone with experience? Any advise?

He throws parties all the time for people. I want to do that for him, but he says no. Should I respect his wishes?

Is there any way to get grease spots out of cotton and polyester knit shirts after they have been through the washer and dryer?

It has been raining here a lot and we have a terrible mosquito problem. Is it oil or dish detergent that you can pour into the puddles of water to kill the mosquito larvae?

A friend gave me a bushel of spinach. I washed it several times to remove the sand. Then I heated water and blanched the spinach. I put it in freezer bags and froze it. The heated water is what I have left. It tastes really good, so I decided to put it in jars and keep it for soup or whatever. Can you suggest other uses?

Could you suggest some ways I can bring some life into my living room. I have medium brown paneling, grey carpet and burgundy couches that have to stay. I have touches of gold in pillows and accessories. It all seems too dull and depressing.

I hear medicare patients talking about the "donut hole" and I need to know briefly what it is and how to figure when it occurs in my coverage. Thanks!

I want to put up a wind chime on the front of my house. But the place I have selected is near the motion detector alarm. Will the noise and movement set it off when the wind blows?

My niece recently died from a very aggressive breast cancer. Her two children are 19 and 11. I am worried about them as their grandmother is 2000 miles away and their other granny is 40 miles away, but is sick.The children live with their dad and he is a good one, but he is suffering too. Is there anything I can do to help them ? I sent flowers to the home, attended the funeral and meal afterward and took food. I also live 40 miles away and only see them on special occasions. I am thinking of sending cards, books,etc. Do you have any suggestions for this age kids?

I got a mailing for making money. Has anyone out there made any with this company?

Almost my entire house is in wood paneling from medium color to light wood. I really want a change. Have you painted paneling and does it look ok? Or should I tear out the wood paneling before painting. There is sheetrock under it all.