Porch Floor Design
We just started building a New Old House, a 19th century New England farmhouse. The front portico (9ft x 9ft) and porch (10 ft x 25ft) will be cem...
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over 1 year by CarTom
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repair corian counter top
Could you please tell me "how to" repair a crack in my corian counter top. The crack is aprox. 8 inches long. The counter top is in a 1999 motor ...
over 1 year by mitchellw
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creating an aesthetic entrance where there are now Bilco Doors
Is there a way to create an entrance to be proud to walk in to from where there are now Bilco Door? I am buying a beautiful Horse Farm and will le...
over 1 year by mywysh1
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Faux Wood VS. Real Wood Blinds
I'm trying to get some good information pertaining to the advantages and disadvantages of real vs faux wood interior window blinds. Can anyone poi...
over 1 year by Harris59
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answers542
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break-off nails
has anyone ever heard of a breakoff nail used to install trim for kitchen cabinets. i last used them in the early 70's in the state of indiana.than...
over 1 year by CarTom
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answers1105
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Swinging Kitchen door
I am renovating my 1910 farmhouse and want to add a swinging door between the kitchen and dining room. I cannot find one for sale anywhere in my ar...
almost 2 years by Harris59
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install traverse rods
I bought traverse rods and there are no instructions on how to mount the brackets and the rods. The brackest are in 3 packages with screws. The r...
almost 2 years by s8vm632
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answers330
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Historic Preservation
For those of you who don't know, May is National Preservation Month. I've found some fascinating info about all that's being done to save our grand...
almost 2 years by Harris59
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answers728
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need fha inspection guidelines
I've searched the web to no avail. Where can I find guidelines for an FHA inspection?
about 2 years by GREG12000
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answers275
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What can be done with $20,000?
I've got a little money available (about $20,000) and would like to get some ideas of some improvements I can make in my 1962 ranch. It is long an...
over 2 years by danielleb
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What are some practical uses for outlets that turn on by lightswitch?
1) What is the proper name for these kind of outlets? 2) What practical uses might I use the outlets for? I have 2 outlets, with 2 sockets ea...
over 2 years by LarryG
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answers325
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Armstrong Country Plank Ceiling tiles
I need some help to fix our celing tile issue. I have been told by a contractor that our house is the 6th one this year that he has seen this probl...
over 2 years by gkh1960
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answers1229
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Barn straightening
I have an old small (about 15'x20') post and beam type barn that is quite a bit out of square (12-18"). I need to try and straighten it in order t...
almost 3 years by mtoffle
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answers1264
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Mansard roof removal
We are going to add on to the side of our house where are carport is...at the same time we'd like to change our current mansard roof to a more tran...
almost 3 years by JessHomeReno
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stair chair lift installation
first post here...long story short my parents are getting up in age so the idea of getting them a stair chair lift at home is looming. i've been lo...
about 3 years by johnphillips
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answers506
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space themed kids room
hello all. we just purchased a new home and i wanted to do something special for my 7 year old boy who deserves the world. he has really gotten...
about 3 years by SBmommy
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answers520
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Dome Ceiling with Tiffany Glass top
Hi, I am building a house. My builder is putting a dome in foyer. I want to have a tiffany glass dome on the top, instead of plain glass (shown ...
over 3 years by shaik12
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answers1258
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Sears GDO
I have an old Sears GDO, serial number 139.653000, and I would like to add external keypad to it. Which kind will work best with that GDO, wireless...
over 3 years by krysgolab
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answers563
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Sho-Vac Parts
Where can I get a Caster Foot for a model 3331.5 wet/dry Shop-vac? Vac is about 17 years old.
over 3 years by lougheedjames
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answers1007
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chicken coop help
My father and I decided we wanted to have some chickens.. Now, we have chickens but the chicken COOP,(my father made a small, basic barn-type coop)...
over 3 years by TheLibrarian
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answers315
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