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Painted brick hearth

I have a living room fireplace with a brick hearth that was painted white. A few years ago I had a leak in the roof close to where the chimney is....

over 8 years by kdmicro

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help!!! I messed up a project!!!

hi, my name is greg and I work as a lifeguard. The pool is a tub 20ft. by 40ft. set in a floor. There is a pump room underneath the tub. Between th...

over 8 years by Anonymous

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Copper Countertops

Does anybody know what has to be between the copper countertop and the wood it's mounted to in order to prevent condensation (ie: hot pots directly...

over 8 years by SusieL

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Copper Countertops

I'm looking for some info. on how to build copper countrtops

over 8 years by SusieL

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Where can I find 'Chairlok?'

I'm still waiting for someone to suggest a source for the product "Chairlok." Does anyone know where I can find it ? Thanks !

over 8 years by Sawdusty

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Asbestos floor tile

Several years ago we took up some old carpenting in our one room and then found tiles under them. Some of them were already broken from the tack st...

over 8 years by tomh

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Rain leaks

I have a 10 by 20 metal building which is bolted down to the concrete slab by the metal frame. When it rains, water enters at the front left and r...

over 8 years by MTurner

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Mold on wallboard

I am working on a bathroom, removing wallpaper, patching up then painting. While removing wallpaper, I found some mold spots. What is the best meth...

over 8 years by alwasl8

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Finding a contractor?

Whats the best way to find one? I tried a site http://www.contractoropinion.com and it worked well

over 8 years by Piffin

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Wood Countertops

I have my heart set on wood countertops and was wondering if laminate wood flooring could be used instead?

over 8 years by tomh

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Finish Mower

I have a United Farm Tools, Paulk Div. 3 point hitch finish mower with a 60" cut. Model # 1505. I need blades. Can anybody send me in the right dir...

over 8 years by k smith

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Remove gas starter from fireplace hearth

I want to tile over my brick fireplace and brick hearth, but the gas starter is in the way. How do I remove it or get it higher so I can tile bene...

over 8 years by widget

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Drilling into New Concrete

I am replacing the posts that hold up my patio roof. I've poured new concrete pads, and need to drill holes for the lead anchors that will hold my ...

over 8 years by Glenn Good

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help me get magc marker out of my couch

I got magic marker on my couch. How do I get it out?

over 8 years by jedmiston3684

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"ChairLok"

Several years ago. I bought a product called "Chairlock." It worked really well, but now I can't find it. Any ideas ?

over 8 years by Sawdusty

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Problem Hanging Pictures etc.

While trying to hang some pictures and shelves in my apartment I have used a stud finder to locate studs, but I have run into a problem. When I fin...

over 8 years by neophiliac

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Garage Door Opener Not Working

Recently my garage door opener quit working (No humming or other sounds). The system appears to have power - the light works and the LED on the ba...

over 8 years by falfra

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Cleaning Bathroom, chrome fixtures.

Just moved to a new place and noticed that the chrome fixtures in bathroom and kitchen have been neglected over the years, and I would like to clea...

over 8 years by Doityourselfer01

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kitchen counter tops

Our kitchen counter tops are nasty. Small tile with baby blue and white checkers. It's ugly, dirty, and I would like to find something to temporari...

over 8 years by Doityourselfer01

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