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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Need a Good Garage Door Repairman    —Lewisville, TX

"Ok, I think my garage door has finally had it. The top metal part that connects to the actual opener is bent and brok..."

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I would reccomend A1 Affordable Garage Door Services ###-###-####. They do great work and it is a mom owned business. I was also very impressed with her prices.

I just had the garage door replaced on our rent house. I used Access Garage Doors because out of everyone I called, he was the only one who called back to ask if I had...

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Q: Need Cleaner for Glass Top Stove    —McKinney, TX

"I need a good cleaner that will help take off the burned food on my glass top stove. Anyone have suggestions???? I ..."

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There are two things I would recommend. One is the cleaner that we used for years for a stove top that we used to have. It was the cleaner you use for Corningware co...

I have a glass top stove too. I use soft scrub. It takes some elbow grease depending on how bad the mess is, but it always comes clean. Be sure to use the soft side of...

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Q: Advice About Laundry Room    —Pickerington, OH

"I'm switching to a stackable washer/dryer, so I'm losing the overhead shelves, but gain a space about the width of a ..."

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We have the same thing and I also wanted a place to fold. my husband designed a shelf that folds down from the wall like a fold down ironing board. I use that to fol...

Create storage shelvingthe height and width of the old washer. On the top, create counterspace, with a leaf that folds back (piano hinge) over the counter when not in...

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Q: Space Bags    —Staten Island, NY

"anybody have any luck with these??? Im sick of boxes taking up all my closets!!!"

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I was also sick of boxes so I tried the space bags. They were great, but only for a short time. The 'zipper' closure on them didn't like to stay closed, so th air di...

The real ones are MUCH better than the generic or fake bags....so make sure to get the real ones. I love using them with pillows and comforters -- really saves space!

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Q: Candle Wax    —Rancho Cucamonga, CA

"my son knocked over a lit candle which made candle wax spill on my bathroom tile and on the walls, does anyone know a..."

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Sol-u-Mel is an amazing product! It cleans up candle wax, ink stains, cosmetics, etc..... It's truly a miracle cleaning product.

I know to get wax out of a tea light holder or a wax fragrance burner you freeze, so maybe Ice will help. Through an ice pack over it for 5 minutes and see if it scare...

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Q: Seeking Concrete Work to Expand Driveway    —Lombard, IL

"We are thinking about expanding our 2 car drive way to accommodate a 3rd car. Does anyone have any reputable and affo..."

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Hi B. - My nextdoor neighbor in Wheaton, Mike Getz ###-###-####), owns Getz & Allen Construction, which is primarily a concrete company that's been around for decades....

We used Giangreco and Son - they are in Stone Park ###-###-#### (I think) Of all bids he was the lowest by quite a bit. He has done alot of work in our town and everyo...

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Q: Someone Broke into My Apartment    —Arlington, TX

"I am a single mom of 3 and someone kicked my door in. My apartment complex wont fix it. i cant afford it. If you know..."

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I believe that they are required by state law to fix it. Contact the Texas Renter's Association....

A., That is your Apartments responsibilty to get the door repaired. You should check your lease and then advise your apartment complex that you are going to contact...

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Q: I Need to Remove Artwork .... Help!    —El Segundo, CA

"My sweet, intelligent, beautiful, artistic two year old decided to leave her mark on our apartment the other day. How..."

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The Mr. Clean magic eraser can clean off sharpies so I assume they might be able to clean up crayons. They really are magic! =)

even if you do repaint you still have to clean well. I love the mr clean eraser pad my teens clean god knows what off their walls with it

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Q: What's Your Experience with Low-water-use Washing Machines?    —Lake Elsinore, CA

"Can anyone tell me if it's truly worth it to buy one of those new, front-loading, water-saving washing machines? I kn..."

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Hi M., I definitely think it's worth buying the front-loading washer. I don't know if I save that much on utilities, but I definitely use less detergent than befor...

I have the Whirlpool Duet and LOVE IT!! I have 5 teenagers and it has cut my laundry time in half and cleans really well. The best place we have found for buying a...

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Q: Spilled Gasoline in the Car!!!    —Massillon, OH

"Hello moms! I hope someone can help me with this one! My dear husband filled a gas can at the gas station and spill..."

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K., I did the same thing and it took a lot of doctoring and a lot of time to get the smell completely out. First I covered it in baking soda. After a day I remov...

Hi K.~ I work from home with a wellness company. They have natural products (cleaners, vitamins, bath/body, laundry, etc.) If you'd like, I'd be happy to share th...

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