COMMUNITY FORUM: MISCELLANEOUS

Granite Kitchen Countertops

I want to attach granite counter tops to '50s style metal kitchen base cabinets. Any suggestions about how to attach them?Thanks.

over 14 years by RichardE

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Christmas Lights

What is the best way to hang christmas lights on wooden window trim. I was thinking about either using brass hooks or staples. I am welcoming any...

over 14 years by johnny

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River rock exterior accents

I would like to make an exterior column base that matches the accents on the front of my house with the embedded (real - not stucco) rock. I have ...

over 14 years by ju510

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Garage work bench

Does anybody have any ideas/plans on how to build a good workbench for the garage? I have not been able to find anything and this is the first thin...

over 14 years by Joe Finegan

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Loose hand rail

I need to tighten a loose wrought iron handrail secured in 2 places. The top is secured well into the wall. The 7/8" post is sunk in concrete and...

over 14 years by drhazel10

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Reset Garage Door keypad code

I've lost the instructions for resetting the code on the outside keypad. I know the existing code, I just want to reset it to a new one. Can anyo...

over 14 years by Steve C

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upgrading old windows

Sometime ago, Bob was showing on a show how old wood sash windows can be upgraded with rubber weather stripping and then placed back into there sam...

over 14 years by ralphdraws

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Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems

I have a split-level 25 year old home, am considering installing this system and am trying to get information, not advertising, about central syste...

over 14 years by BobF

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Tub surround for Bathroom

Hello,I'm putting in a tub surround in which panels are glued to the wall. I wonder if I can just clean out the existing grouting and tile and glu...

over 14 years by BobF

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384

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spinning vents on top of the house

just wanted to know what the advantages are for covering up those spinning vents on top of the house. I've seen a few neighbors do it but too many...

over 14 years by BobF

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Large gate for concrete wall

I have a concrete block wall in which I would like to install some kind of large gate for access into my back yard. I had in mind that it would be...

over 14 years by BobF

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outdoor drainage

I am getting ready to sell my house. It is a small starter house. My problem is that there is an old french drain that was installed by former ow...

over 14 years by matt

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how to operate a gas fireplace

Just recently purchased a townhome with a gas fireplace (+/-3 years old). When we tried the fireplace during our pre-closing walk-thru it seemed t...

over 14 years by ChrisR

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497

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KITCHEN CABINETS

I HAVE DARK FORMICA CABINETS AND WANT TO PAINT THEM WHITEIF I CAN DO THIS WHAT KIND OF PAINT AND HOW TO DO IT

over 14 years by KLMP

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353

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KITCHEN CABINETS

I HAVE DARK FORMICA CABINETS AND WANT TO PAINT THEM WHITEIF I CAN DO THIS WHAT KIND OF PAINT AND HOW TO DO IT

over 14 years by KLMP

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734

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Handicapped Elevator for Residence

Bob had a show with plans to build an inexpensive residential elevator for the handicapped. Does anyone have the plans/instructions/costs?

over 14 years by RichO

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Mattress Box Springs...

Help! We cannot move our double and queen box springs into the old house we've just bought! They won't fit up the staircase or through any windows....

over 14 years by Laineylane

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