Steel versus wood doors
Which are better? My contractor tells me that those steel doors with attractive stain glass inserts will warp as much as the wood doors. And, in ...
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over 14 years by Wilson
1
answers398
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maple tree and pests
we have a 50 yr old maple. we took off a branch that was fairly large 7 yrs ago. now it has some sort of pest eating away at the tree. what can we...
over 14 years by jack hill
1
answers886
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squeaky noisy upstairs wood floor
I have a two story wood frame house that is about 20 years old. The wood boards that make up the upstairs floor are 1 1/2" by 5" (thick/width) cove...
over 14 years by FloorSearch
1
answers1026
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Underlay under or around toilet/fixtures?
I live/work in a new "demo" construction. The landord/self-contractor is responsible for the subfloor/underlay.The floor is 3/4" plywood over steel...
over 14 years by FloorSearch
2
answers414
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Cabinet making bits
Is it possible to make cabinet doors (rails and stiles) with a quarter inch bit? If so what bits would they be, and were would one get directions o...
over 14 years by Mike from Homeworks
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answers347
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CROWN MOLDING ON TABLE SAW
I'm getting ready to put up oak crown molding in my den and I want to do it with my delta contractor table saw. I know that if I were to use a mite...
over 14 years by Mike from Homeworks
1
answers929
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butcher block kitchen table
I saw the last 10 seconds (literally) of one of Bob's shows and saw a "build it yourself" butcher block table. It was made from on large butcher b...
over 14 years by Mike from Homeworks
3
answers211
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Clogged drain with garbage disposal
Last night I think I put too much in the garbage disposal when the dishwasher was running. Water backed up in to the sinks (dual kitchen). When t...
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers716
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Tin ceiling
I just saw a Home Again show on a Marthas Vineyard Victorian Cottage where they were putting up a tin ceiling. Where do they get that from?
over 14 years by jack hill
1
answers575
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Garage door
I've got a 16 X 6 1/2' heavy wooden garage door balanced by two torsion springs on a common torsion bar. One spring broke, I replaced it with an e...
over 14 years by clearprop
0
answers466
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Basement shower pump
Floor drain not close and don't want to run drain in or on top of concrete to drain. Saw a water box picture. It holds sump pump. Like concept. Cou...
over 14 years by Jim Toms
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answers1047
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Paneling
I am getting ready to "pickle" my dark oak paneling; would appreciate any advice to where to start and with what!!
over 14 years by bretired
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answers628
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Insulation for a Cape Cod "Attics"
I have a 1950’s cape style home. As is common with the design, my second floor has a smaller footprint than the first, so there is kind of an “att...
over 14 years by DR HOME
3
answers738
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insulation
I have a home from 1908, in a cold climate. I desperately need insulation in the walls. Any general suggestions?
over 14 years by Kenny
2
answers913
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Propane
How do you connect polyproplyene propane line to a standard green pipe? What building codes are applicable?
over 14 years by Steve C
1
answers128
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Toilet Won't Flush Right
I had a toilet clog that ruined the carpet in the bathroom. We removed the carpet and pad and used self sticking tile. Since this was done the toil...
over 14 years by Steve C
6
answers178
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Arizona Ash - root crazy
I have an Arizona Ash close to my house. I have heard from neighbors that it can damage your foundation. I have cut as many root as I can that ar...
over 14 years by wowster
0
answers487
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replacing a patio door
We have an old leaky sliding glass door that we need to replace. Does anyone have a recommendation for a brand/manufacturer? I was hoping to get ...
over 14 years by Ercillor
3
answers425
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Trouble With ANDERSEN Patio Door
We have an ANDERSEN patio slider which refuses to slide without a fight. ANDERSEN's "gal on the phone" says that they are only interested in warran...
over 14 years by Ercillor
0
answers144
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Trouble With ANDERSEN Patio Door
We have an ANDERSEN patio slider which refuses to slide without a fight. ANDERSEN's "gal on the phone" says that they are only interested in warran...
over 14 years by Ercillor
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answers567
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