How to remove dried on paint from metal.
I started to repaint my home and noticed that the previous occupants were not neat when it came to painting; all of the door hinges have paint on t...
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almost 9 years by joed
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Clean bathroom tub.
Recently moved and one of my bathtubs is in need of a good cleaning. The prior occupants didn't clean it as they should have and now it is "nasty"....
almost 9 years by neophiliac
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old home plans/info
Two years ago I purchased a cape cod style home in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The home was constructed in 1953, and is a Lincoln Model Home. I am...
almost 9 years by fzamiska
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Attaching a pre-fab mantle shelf to stone fireplace wall
I have a floor to ceiling stone fireplace and would like to install a pre-fab mantle. Should you try to attach the wood stringer (which holds the m...
almost 9 years by ogrodnj
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hydraulic fluid
We had a tree cut down, the limbs were growning over our roof. The tree service was using a bucket truck and the hydraulic line broke and spilled ...
almost 9 years by tomh
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Looking for a great home improvement magazine
We used to subscribe to a super home improvement magazine (can't recall the name!) that had do-it-yourself projects and important info pertaining t...
almost 9 years by Piffin
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answers504
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What type of adhesive?
The front panel on the seat that surrounds our fireplace has fallen off. It is made of slate; about six inches wide; 8 feet long and perhaps...
almost 9 years by Piffin
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Slow running computer on ebays web site
Hi all. My problem is when i visit ebays web site and try to browse items 4 sale, my computer takes 4 ever and is really slow. When i say slow, i m...
almost 9 years by k2
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barn siding in living room
I have tounge/groove barn siding in my living room that was varnished years ago and is now turning orange and dark My question is how do I clean i...
almost 9 years by sweetpeas
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answers912
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concrete over concrete
Converting a sun room into a 4 seasons room and want to tile surface. Existing slab is out of level as much as one inch at the edges. Experienced...
almost 9 years by bgiovan
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answers79
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skirting around porch
We have just closed in our screened porch and added 2 air ducts from the existing system. There is no insulation on the floor at all. And the por...
almost 9 years by whattodonext
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answers445
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different grades
Does anybody know what the definitions are for the different types of grades? The one of course I, and most people, are familiar with is builder's ...
almost 9 years by homebild
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aluminum siding and brick siding together
The top half of my house is aluminum siding and the lower half is brick. The siding color has bled into the brick, which now looks alittle whitewa...
almost 9 years by christinem
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answers923
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Rain Soft water softer
Renting a house with a water softer not sure of the brand name it justs says rain soft, but anyway .there is a pvc pipe that runs from the unit to ...
almost 9 years by Gary Slusser
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answers846
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cutting a vent in cinder block
I want to cut a 3 inch tall by 10 inch wide range hood vent through an exterior cinder block wall. The vent will be about 25 - 30 inches from the t...
almost 9 years by Glenn Good
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answers349
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Building a outdoor bar
I am looking into building a outdoor bar. I saw one at costco and fell in love with it, but it was 4500.00 dollers. I know i can build one cheaper ...
almost 9 years by lewisnval
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answers789
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Fish Odor in Freezer
How can I remove a fishy odor from my chest freezer?
almost 9 years by ghodges
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answers656
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Painting Over Rusted Bolts on Gutter
I'll be painting my house soon and noticed that although my gutters are in good shape the nails that hold it it place are are rusted and because ...
almost 9 years by ghodges
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answers661
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Improve Appearance of Concrete Porch
I'd like to improve the appearnace of a concrete porch on the back of my house. I could cover it with all-weather carpet but prefer not to carpet i...
almost 9 years by Glenn Good
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answers288
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Wood Floor buckeling
My wood floor is warping in certain places throughout the house. The house is on peirs with a concrete scerting around the outside. After some craw...
almost 9 years by mustangranger
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answers888
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