Christmas lights
What is the best way to hang christmas lights on wooden window trim. I was thinking about either using brass hooks or staples. I am welcoming any s...
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over 14 years by oresko
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Double-paned Window Condensation
We have double-paned windows/sliding glass doors that have condensation between the panes. Is this "fixable" or do we need to replace?
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers867
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Installing cerremic tile over vinyl
Is it possible to install a ceramic tile floor over a vinyl(Armstrong) floor?
over 14 years by jgrybos
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answers309
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Christmas Lights
What is the best way to hang christmas lights on wooden window trim. I was thinking about either using brass hooks or staples. I am welcoming any...
over 14 years by johnny
4
answers578
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River rock exterior accents
I would like to make an exterior column base that matches the accents on the front of my house with the embedded (real - not stucco) rock. I have ...
over 14 years by ju510
0
answers1018
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REMOVING OLD LINOLEUM FLOORING
I NEED TO REMOVE TWO LAYERS OF LINOLEUM FLOORING IN MY KITCHEN TO INSTALL LAMINATE FLOORING. HOW DO I REMOVE THE LINOLEUM, WHAT TOOLS, ANYTHING COM...
over 14 years by The Kalkwarfs
1
answers1127
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Renovating a Hardwood Floor
Any suggestions for removing a felt like fabric coating from under an old subfloor? We removed two old vinyl floors and subfloors, all that's left...
over 14 years by The Kalkwarfs
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answers1029
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storm windows
What's best type for noise abatementwindows face noisy secondary road~70 feet ThanksDavid K
over 14 years by wrayalan
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answers320
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Layout for rafter cuts
This may be basic to most, but I'm recently retired from an office job and I'm trying my hand at carpentry. How do I determine the proper angle cut...
over 14 years by grranch
0
answers347
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Garage work bench
Does anybody have any ideas/plans on how to build a good workbench for the garage? I have not been able to find anything and this is the first thin...
over 14 years by Joe Finegan
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answers130
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Loose hand rail
I need to tighten a loose wrought iron handrail secured in 2 places. The top is secured well into the wall. The 7/8" post is sunk in concrete and...
over 14 years by drhazel10
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answers628
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real wood paneling
i have wood paneling in my den other than painting it want else can i do to make it look nice. i would like to white wash wouldthis work on my pane...
over 14 years by dcunnin2
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answers341
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interior wall sound insulation
I have an interior wall between 2 rooms consisting of 2x4 studs and wallboard. I'd like to insulate to reduce the NOISE thatpasses from one room t...
over 14 years by mber
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answers535
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Reset Garage Door keypad code
I've lost the instructions for resetting the code on the outside keypad. I know the existing code, I just want to reset it to a new one. Can anyo...
over 14 years by Steve C
1
answers269
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Tankless Water Heater Venting
Can you vent a tankless water heater through the side of the house? Do they come with vent kits?
over 14 years by DR HOME
3
answers822
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Attic Renovation
I live in a cape built in 1948. The previous owner had the electrical run into the attic so the junction boxes are there already. A wooden floor ...
over 14 years by Scotty
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answers593
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lifespan of wood shingle roof
I'm a first-time home buyer interested in purchasing a house built in 1956. It has the original wood shingle roof (not cedar). The realtor tells me...
over 14 years by Rosemary
0
answers500
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Glue Removal
In my 80-years-old house, there is beautiful hardwood flooring under the vinyl in the kitchen. The vinyl came up easily, but there glue is all ove...
over 14 years by rprevost
0
answers625
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Exterior electrical outlet needed for block heater
Does anyone have any good easy solution how to provide an external outlet or how to get power to a car block heater?We live in a second floor rente...
over 14 years by ontrin
1
answers654
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upgrading old windows
Sometime ago, Bob was showing on a show how old wood sash windows can be upgraded with rubber weather stripping and then placed back into there sam...
over 14 years by ralphdraws
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answers177
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