Drilling Terra cotta
I need to drill a 1" diameter hole in the bottom of a "terra cotta" fire pot (fireplace made of flowerpot material) without cracking or breaking th...
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almost 14 years by Handyman
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answers196
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Cement with a growth!
Our concrete slab patio has a growth on it that looks like mildew or green moss. I've tried bleach and a scrub brush but it keeps growing back. It...
almost 14 years by Handyman
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answers808
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Fence installation
We have purchased 6 foot shadow fence for our back yard one side of the yard has a slope and we just can't seem to get it situated, does anyone hav...
almost 14 years by Handyman
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answers675
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HELP! FURNACE need opinions fast....
I am a fairly new homeowner [ by 1 year] and have never delt with furnaces before neither did my husband. Our furnace is hooked up as well to the c...
almost 14 years by Tobi
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answers50
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Refinishing table
I recently aquired an old oak library table ( 3 x 5 shaker like). I am going to refinish it and use it as a computer desk. It has some deep scrat...
almost 14 years by Handywoman
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answers745
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Removing porcelain towel rack
I have porcelain towel racks mounted in my bathroom. Each end is recessed into the wallboard about 3/8". There doesn't appear to be any screws or...
almost 14 years by ggray
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answers569
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Garage foundation Footer help
would appreciate comments or advice on getting a footer squared and level 24x24 garage.aany help figuring out yardage for concreteany formulas? tha...
almost 14 years by sdebick
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answers1006
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Gas Hot Water Heater Vent
Hello everyone...This is my first post and I don't know a thing about home repair so I was hoping that someone out there might be able to answer my...
almost 14 years by ext
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answers295
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Attaching deck posts to top of retaining wall
Hello, there:I’m in the process of building a deck. It’s a relatively simple design, 16’x8’, which fits into an inside “L” in the back...
almost 14 years by jorgeb
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answers192
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clothes line pole
How do I install clotheline pole in the ground? Do I use cement or concrete? Thanks for any help out there.
almost 14 years by Big Bob
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answers554
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wood rot in framing of brick veneer house
When I removed a dmaaged, short ceramic tile wall between a shower stall and tub, I found some minor rot in the framing on the exterior wall: If y...
almost 14 years by cgensh
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answers845
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barn-2-house
I am in the process of purchasing a hobby farm that has an older barn that is in reasonable shape. If I wanted to turn this barn into a house, whe...
almost 14 years by Liesure
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answers524
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AIR PURIFIERS
I am having my air ducts cleaned and anticipate to install an air purifier. I have quotes for several types: electro-static 600$, electro-magnetic ...
almost 14 years by Algora
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answers146
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Tractors
Could anyone explain the difference between a lawn tractor and a garden tractor. Thank You
almost 14 years by BobF
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answers645
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90yr old Pier & Beam foundation troubles.
Well, my wife & I have taken the dive into a 90 year old house that we fell in love with. We are currently camped out in the back bedroom with wal...
almost 14 years by Chartre
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answers738
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Prefabricated basement walls
I want to build a basement under a maufactured home and I saw a program about prefabed basements. could someone please help me find some more infor...
almost 14 years by Danny Mcghee
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answers460
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white-washing
I decided that I want to white-wash my kitchen cabitets. How would I go about in doing so?
almost 14 years by mbironi
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answers319
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Attaching deck posts to top of retaining wall
Hello, there:I’m in the process of building a deck. It’s a relatively simple design, 16’x8’, which fits into an inside “L” in the back of the hous...
almost 14 years by TomR
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answers259
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scartches in butcher board
There are scratches in my butcher board countertop ... the stain finish is fairly light. Should I fill the scratches with wood filler and re-stain?...
almost 14 years by Handywoman
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answers518
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Home made using steel
Has anyone built their home using steel?We are considering using steel, and can'tfind a builder in our area.
almost 14 years by jtracy
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answers800
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