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Comment on Do Opened Doors Help With Wi-Fi Signal? by Wayne Howell

Wayne Howell — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:45:23 +0000

My home has thick solid teak doors. I did a test using a speed testing app. Opening the doors significantly improved the speed of my signal.

Comment on How to Properly Dispose of Old Paint and Paint Cans by Brenda Anne Bland

Brenda Anne Bland — Fri, 31 May 2024 14:24:30 +0000

my husband has accumilated several large home paint cans over several years we are moving house and need to get rid of them any advice we you can give us will be appreciated they have paint inside

Comment on Best Tape for Walls: What Type of Tape Won’t Damage Walls? by Lynne

Lynne — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:19:52 +0000

Nice info on taping walls, but I didn’t see anything about Scotch tape, clear tape, etc.

I have some pictures I printed from the Net and want to hang them up. How would the Scotch tape-type do?

Comment on 30 Types of Rooms in a House: Room Names & Descriptions by yes

yes — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 22:17:10 +0000

In reply to Chanel. So it's essentially a living room with a kitchenette?

Comment on Can Adults Use Baby Wipes Instead of Toilet Paper? by Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:47:01 +0000

Using baby wipes instead of toilet paper makes an adult feel cleaner as the odor is wiped away at the same time. Baby wipes are best suited for adults with sensitive skin. On the other hand, they can eradicate good bacteria on your skin which can lead to infection. However, many adults using baby wipes are unbothered.

Comment on 30 Types of Rooms in a House: Room Names & Descriptions by T

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:47:23 +0000

I don’t like a fireplace in the dining room. I’d make that the keeping room. I’d still want a separate formal dining space aside from the eat in kitchen. A butler’s pantry is good for extra space and storage but not necessary for formality in my opinion. Some modern styles like to walk straight into the dining room from the kitchen. I prefer not to see the kitchen from the dining room. Some things are just about personal preference.

Comment on 30 Types of Rooms in a House: Room Names & Descriptions by T

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:43:08 +0000

In reply to Mari Adkins. I did on a design show. The host giving the tour mentioned many not knowing what one is. I didn't care for the style of one included in the kitchen on The Hogan Family.

Comment on 30 Types of Rooms in a House: Room Names & Descriptions by T

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:40:13 +0000

In reply to Triple A. Various names for that include mudroom, boot room, utility room, service porch.

Comment on Can You Use Tap Water in a Humidifier? by jeff

jeff — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:04:19 +0000

Helpful but you don’t have to constantly mention the fact that you could knock over the humidifier. That’s something everyone knows to look out for.

Comment on Does Leaving a Bowl of Water Humidify a Room? Evaluating DIY Methods by Curtis

Curtis — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:34:36 +0000

Here is what I did. This could be about a hundred-dollar project if you don’t have any of the items already. You can also substitute with different items or not use some of these items. I already had an oil filled heater that I used in my bedroom at night. That allows me to turn my thermostat down at night. Initially, I used a bread loaf pan and bought and used a Harbor Freight knife wall magnet, cut it in half and duct taped it to the bottom of the pan in two rows. You can find basically the same thing online as a magnetic part holder. I put this on top of the heater and filled it with water. (I put a cheap rug under the heater in case water spilled). That, by itself, will work. The heat from the heater slowly evaporates the water and humidifies the air. Now, I also added a plug-in wall thermostat that turns the heater off once the room reaches the desired temperature. I also use a humidifier water treatment fluid to keep bacteria from growing in the water. One bottle will last for years and only cost around 7 or 8 dollars. You use a couple drops of bleach instead if you don’t mind the room smelling like a swimming pool. Depending on your water source you may want to use distilled water or buy a humidifier filter and cut it to fit in the pan. Sure, buying a room humidifier is cheaper and easier, but you are supposed to clean them every time before you use it and, depending on the model, can be a pain in the butt.