new subfloor for tile??
i want to replace the floor in my kitchen and M.F.utility .house is 9 months old .do i have to put duraboard down for the tiles on top of my 3/4 T&...
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about 14 years by number348
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40's linoleum floor cloth/carpet
How can I remove an old linoleum floor carpet from the 40's (?) and move it to another home. Beautiful condition/hate to see it thrown away. Hear...
about 14 years by amarou
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Dovetails
I have a craftsman dovetail jig... I must be doing something wrong. Too Loose, plus I don't know if I'm using the jig correctly
about 14 years by Jimmy3
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answers329
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jacuzzi repair
My jacuzzi has a crack about 1.5 inches long, is there any way to repair this? I thought that when a jacuzzi is installed it is supposed to be supp...
about 14 years by Mike from Homeworks
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molded plaster cornice
We live in an 1872 house with a plaster cornice in the living room and parlor. Some of the cornice is cracked or in bad shape. The ceiling needs t...
about 14 years by SprungJo
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answers852
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Determine type of file
My neighbor just gave me a large box of all sizes, shapes of files. Is there an easy way to determine if file is a wood file or metal file.
about 14 years by Walt Macomber
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answers162
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pre-finished wood veneer floor
Our 3-yr. old townhouse has pre-finished wood veneer floors with signs of wear and scratches at traffic areas. We were just told by a floor finish...
about 14 years by dreamers
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answers448
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CRUMBLING CONCRETE
I HAVE A FIVE YEAR OLD CONCRETE WALKWAY THAT THE LAST TWO YEARS ONE SLAB HAS BEEN CHIPPING AWAY. THIS WINTER I HAD TO USE CALCIUM/SALT FOR THE BAD ...
about 14 years by LOU ROSELLI
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answers915
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hostas
I'm new to the world of hostas. Is it natural for the leaves to die off in the winter? Do I cut off the dead leaves at the base to make room for ne...
about 14 years by loader_98
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answers623
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Walkway surface repair
Two years ago, I installed a small walkway in the front of my house. It survived last winter, but for some reason (use of calcium salt substitute a...
about 14 years by Ed
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answers586
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hot water heating systems
can you suggest any form of radiant heating piping for concrete slabs or under wood floors. i know to stay away from soft copper and and certain pl...
about 14 years by tedvandyk
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answers393
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looking for a panelized building supplier
we are looking for a supplier of panelized or modular homes for our area of southeast ohio i.e. marietta, ohio
about 14 years by tedvandyk
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answers447
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Hot water heater rattle
My hot water heater is about ten years old and rattles like crazy when it is heating water. How do I stop the rattle and how do I know when to rep...
about 14 years by tedvandyk
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answers354
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Covering paneling with wallcovering
Is it possible to cover paneling with something so that I can wallcover the walls and not have the seams show through?
about 14 years by Handy Tom
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answers994
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putting deadbolt in steel door
I have 2 steel entry doors. they both have the same kind of lock-the one where you push in the door knob and twist to lock. Not exactly what I wo...
about 14 years by Calene
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answers484
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Acorn Homes
Last night I watched an episode of This Old House Classics hosted by Bob vila. In that episode, Bob toured a modular home built by Acorn. The bui...
about 14 years by Calene
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answers398
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attic design software
Looking for a software program to help design best use of sn unfinished second story of Cape Cod home.
about 14 years by plutzky
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answers238
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Paint
I need to paint over old oiled based painted doors inside the house. Is it OK if I use a liquid sand paper and then a primer..then paint with "Perm...
about 14 years by Becky Malone
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answers842
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WINDOW WEIGHTS
I HAVE DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS WITH IRON WEIGHTS.I WISH TO REPLACE THE WEIGHTS WITH SPRINGSAND INSULATE THE WEIGHT POCKETS. I HAVE SEENIT DONE ON T.V. ...
about 14 years by AL W
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answers684
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Box system spiral stairs - HELP!
Does anyone know where I can get the plans for the spiral stairs Bob had on his show?
about 14 years by jstevens
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answers240
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