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WHICH TO DO FIRST- REMODEL JOB

I have remodeled my bathroom. Moved all plumbing in slab, redid concrete, broke out walls plastered, mud etc. Now I need advise. Should I prime an...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Stained Glass Windows

Is there any way to remove a stained glass overlay from a window without damaging the pre-existing window?

about 14 years by Terri Powell

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What is the relationship between roofing and the weather?

I am a student doing a research paper on how roofing and weather is related. I would like to know why adobe homes in New Mexico have flat roofs an...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Prefabricated Dormer Windows

Looking for a prefabricated dormer window product that can be attached to a home cheaper than having a carpenter build one from scratch.

about 14 years by Lisa Allen

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Bird Feeders

Can anyone help me, I would lover to make a neat bird feeder, but I need ideas....

about 14 years by Wick

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Molded glass pane

I saw one of Bob's shows recently where they installed a glass pane which had a design "molded" into it. I believe that the show was when Bob was ...

about 14 years by Wick

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Modular Home

We have a one-year old modular home. It isheated by electric baseboard heaters. Theproblem we have is from the top of the livingroom and kitchen ...

about 14 years by Kansaz

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Remodel a Split Entry

We are considering major renovations to our split entry home vs a for sale sign. the major plus is agreat family neighborhood on a flat dead end st...

about 14 years by Kansaz

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false columns

If you know of a source for decorative false columns please let me know. I wish to use them in my home as a wall accent.

about 14 years by Kansaz

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Y2K problem with Buderus Controller?

I have a Buderus boiler and Ecomatic 3220 programmable electronic control system for my radiant heating (works great!). 1. Do I need a Y2K upgrade?...

about 14 years by clamdigger

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fireplace mantle

Does anyone know where I can find any instructions on how to create a fireplace mantle from decorative moldings? Thank you

about 14 years by cat46

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Which Tub should I buy?

I need a new bathtub. should I buy composite, fiberglass, steel, cast iron?I'm Looking for quality and durability.

about 14 years by Bob Bartell

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Commercial floor tile?

Hi,I was wondering what anyone might think of using the Armstrong Imperial commercial floor tile in the kitchen. I thought some of the colors weat...

about 14 years by duchess

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Measuring for closet doors

I'm installing a closet in my basement. I plan to use two 36" bifold doors for a total of 6 feet. How large shoud I make the doorway to accomidate ...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Fireplace Woes at Fire Island Dream House.

Greetings, My wife and I just purchased our dream house in Fire Island, NY. We knew going in the houses were not perfect, but what a perfect way t...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Septic systems

On seen on one of the shows a steamlined septic system, made of plastic My project is in Massachusetts, I need to know where to find these material...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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2nd Story ONLY - Addition

I currently have a 2 story house and would like to put on a "2nd story ONLY addition". So the addition will be hanging over my backyard. Has anyone...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Exterior Color Scheme Resources

I will be repainting the exterior wood trim and stucco of my Dutch Colonial home. My wife and I are interested in changing the color scheme and I'...

about 14 years by gregh

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PAINTING CABINETS

We recently purchased a modular home.The cabinets are not real wood.They are a veneer type cabinet.I would like to paint them with a crackle look u...

about 14 years by BLONDIESTEIN

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