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Need Help with Mice in the House!
Asked by C. from Chicago
on December 18, 2007
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We've found 3 dead mice at different times in our basement this past summer at 3 different places but didn't worry too much. My husband did put a sticky pad in the ba...
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- We have them in the garage and basement also. We used the humane traps that trap them inside and they cannot get back out. We then just let them go far from our house....
- Hi C. - Would you consider a pet cat? When we first moved into our house we had our first mouse within a couple months. However, we were unaware that we had one....
- Tis the season for mice! I read your request and I happen to work for a pest control company in Downers Grove. If you would like more information please call me at ###...
Basement Catch Basin Smell
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on May 23, 2007
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Hi there -- have a question about the catch basin in my basement. This is the first home I've owned and the first I've lived in that has a basement. The home is 60 y...
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- We had the same smell coming from our sump pump, we put a small amount of bleach in the standing water, we got a dehumidifier and we put white vineger in small cups in...
- I would call Permaseasl in Downers Grove. Theyrtake care of all of these kinds pof problems. We also use Dahmer Plumbing. They seems reliable. It's depends if the catc...
- have to agree with Jen about dahmer plumbing, my fiancee owns a remodeling company and uses dahmer for 95% of our projects, i believe they are out of wheaton and the o...
Glass for a Picture Frame
Asked by J.N. from Houston
on April 21, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I am a puzzle lover and I put together this awesome angel puzzle. Well, the dimensions are 39x13 and I couldn't find a frame for it. So, I had my dad ...
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- I've used Binswanger Glass.
- Try Michaels Arts & Crafts in their frame shop. They should be able to cut the glass for the size you need.
- You didn't say where you were from, but if it's Houston area, Bristol glass in The Woodlands and there's a place over off Hwy 6 between Jones road and 249. Can't thin...
How to Clean Kitchen Chair Cushions
Asked by L.T. from Chicago
on June 23, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had a good way/product recommendation on how to clean the cushions on our kitchen chairs. You know the deal, crayon/food/milk/dirt etc. Tha...
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- I use Woolite upholstery cleaner. And I found a spot remover at Ace Hardware called Tech Stain Remover, I saw it on TV and it works! Good Luck!
- I use the Woolite cleaner also. For really stubborn stuff, I use Oxyclean in warm water.
- My husband stumbled upon a great upholstery cleaner for his car and it works great in the house too. Coral cleaner...look in the car care section.
Where Can You Buy Webkinz?
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on September 3, 2007
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I live in Keller near the Skycreek Ranch Golf Course (in Hidden Lakes) and am looking for a place relatively close (besides the Hallmark at 1709/Davis) that sells Webk...
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- Amazon or ebay are about the only places I could find them.
- Jabo's Ace Hardware is close to you and they have a good selection. Also the Kwik Kar Wash has them. Both places are on 1709.
- A., The other moms have given you some great locations. Another is a bit of drive, but the Teach Mart off of N. Beach St. has quite a collection and they always have ...
Lawn Mower Repair
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on June 26, 2009
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Does anyone know of a good lawn mower repair place in the western suburbs?
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- I see this sign every day in my travels, haven't used them yet, but they have been there forever.. AJ's lawnmower repair on St. Charles in Villa Park ###-###-####
- We go to Carol Stream Lawn and Power. http://www.carolstreamlawnpower.com/
- We bought our mower at Carol Stream Lawn and Power a few years ago. I know they do repairs as well. Also, my husband seemed to think that various Ace Hardware stores...
Need Recommendations for a Sunscreen Company
Asked by S.B. from Phoenix
on February 26, 2009
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We are looking at putting sunscreens on our windows this year. Any one have a company they can recommend? Thanks!
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- Double check with your electric company. When we moved to our new house in August, we needed sunscreens on the house and we used Ace Hardware because SRP gave you a di...
- We also used Ace Hardware, especially since we only needed a few screens. We just measured windows ourselves (saves money vs having someone come to your house). You j...
- I know that you are looking to put sunscreens up on your windows. We used Amerizona Products company to do our shutters. They do sunscreens too. They were the best ...
In Need of Screen Windows
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on June 15, 2009
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Does anybody know of a reasonable and reputable place that I can get a couple of screen windows. I do not have any frames, but I can measure the storms to get the size...
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- Places like Menard's, Home Depot and Lowes all have screen kits.....some have "ready made" sizes others are cut to fit. The cut to fit are easy to deal with (you can ...
- Does seem like your landlord should do this. However, I'm replacing a screen too and a handyman recommended a family-run hardware store in the city's northwest side at...
- What you're looking for is something called a "sash window screen". They are adjustable and can fit into any window, so you can take them with you when you go, or mov...
Front Loader Washmachine Question
Asked by K.R. from Milwaukee
on April 6, 2009
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I have a front loader wash machine (less then a year old). Every couple of loads the utility room will smell like sewage. (I keep the door open a crack to let it dry...
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- I use a product called smellywasher.com. I bought it at Frattalone's Ace hardware. After you get it clean you probably need to cut the amount of soap you are using, b...
- I have the same problem, as well. I used to buy a product from Maytag directly (they had a store close to my house) that would stop the smell, but now I use a product...
- I really think it depends on the washer you have. We had a Kenmore HE2. It smelled horrible all the time. I ran bleach through it constantly. That did help the smell...
Sunscreens Needed
Asked by D.M. from Phoenix
on June 2, 2009
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Hi Moms! We are looking to purchase 3 sunscreens for our kitchen windows. We are looking for a place that provides them at a reasonable cost. Any recommendations? ...
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- My friend Kelvin is ordering and installing ours. He has very competitive rates and is very dependable and trustworthy. He is an amazing handyman... we've had him do s...
- Several years ago we used Death Valley Sun Screens. They are located in Mesa and offered the best price. They were very friendly, timely, and so far we have been very...
- Hello D., I got my screens from Sunnyside Sunscreens four years ago and they are very durable. Call them at ###-###-#### (Chuck & David). M.
