Best way to remove stripped screw head?
I need to remove a metal screw that is holding a metal channel to a wood block, to free the channel so that it can be moved to a different position...
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almost 14 years by Wick
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Stipple
We have recently removed a wall acting as a closet in our family room. There is stipple on the ceiling, but not, of course, where we removed the w...
almost 14 years by Handywoman
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answers941
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Home Additions
I dont know how else to explain this except if you looked at my house from above, it would have an L shaped front; the living room being set back w...
almost 14 years by Vnsa
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answers799
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Nightime Odor
I recently moved to a house in southern california. We noticed a strong "mildewy" smell in one first floor room (crawlspace underneath). The smel...
almost 14 years by Adlai
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answers827
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Ticks!!!
I cant get rid of ticks in my yard. I have a large field behind me that does not get cut ( i trim around to keep insects and weeds at bay), I have ...
almost 14 years by robvila
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answers363
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Bat Control
At our cabin it seems we get rid of the bats in the upstairs, and then they come back again. We have cleaned up their gauno, and have burned it to ...
almost 14 years by Poppy
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answers328
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dirty basement
I have a 100 yr. old house and I just tore down what used to be the coal storage room in the basement. The floors and remaining wall are disgusting...
almost 14 years by gseerup
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answers635
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Building over Cisterns
I am planning a new addition onto the gabled end of my house where there is a concrete cistern underground. The cistern is 6 ft. away from the hous...
almost 14 years by CDressing
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answers619
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tiling a ceiling
Can you tile a ceiling? I see it often, but none of the do it yourself books or programs show it. Is it too difficult a project for a beginner, or...
almost 15 years by ChC
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answers496
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Depression Era Sears Roebuck Kit Homes
We came across a nice house and are considering its purchase. To my surprise, it isa Sears&Roebuck pre-fab home from the 1930's. Does anyone have...
almost 15 years by jimbo82
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answers62
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insullation
Help! My husband and I were watching several months ago when an episode aired related to insullation that was blown by a gun in a newly constructe...
about 14 years by jessie
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answers775
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insullation
Help! My husband and I were watching several months ago when an episode aired realted to insullation that was blown by a gun in a newly contructed...
about 14 years by jessie
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answers875
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Delamination of wood paneling
Our wood paneling is delaminating in a small area due a leaky roof. The roof has been repaired but we don't know how to repair the paneling.Any sug...
about 14 years by Goosecreekpeople
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answers1019
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How to Stucco
Can someone tell me where to find/order a video on the good old fashsioned way to stucco? I don't mean the modern "blow" it way? All answeres appre...
about 14 years by Jetta
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answers892
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Masonary
Can anyone out there tell me what to use to run heat ducks underneath a cement slab before the slab is poured that will not crush under the weight ...
about 14 years by Eagle
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answers481
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porch railing
i need plans to build a porch railing like it was done in show #906. laying out the spindles, attaching them to boards and then into railing
about 14 years by carol
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answers628
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Old (Antique?) Appliance
We are remodeling our kitchen. We have a vintage top of the line 1946 Kelvinator oven/stove combination. Hate to throw it out - does anyone deal ...
about 14 years by steveb
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answers806
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winterizing dishwasher
We have cabin in north woods that we "winterize" in late fall. I am installing a new dishwasher and would like to know how to protect it from freez...
about 14 years by alsoeven
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answers124
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retaining wall/chain link
Surely someone out there has run into this type of situation: I have a sloping rear lot in which we would like to put in about 3 feet of fill at th...
about 14 years by tcobub
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answers336
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Bluestone foundations
The concrete on my bluestone foundation is startinng to crumble. What is the best way to fix it? Do you have to use a certian type of concrete or p...
about 14 years by robtcoll
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answers707
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