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Bleaching new mortar to match old stuff?
The key here is letting it dry. Mortar changes color as it dries out and this could take a week or more, depending on weather conditions.
about 11 years by BobF
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power surges?
Go to 200 amp service may help - only because in doing that work, the real cause will be fixed. Are you really drawing that much power at one time...
about 11 years by BobF
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painting plaster walls II, need quick responses
What do you mean by the paint came off? You could see the brush strokes or roller marks?What color is the paint?How long between applying the prim...
about 11 years by BobF
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wet basement
The only way to really have a dry basement is to stop the water before it enters the house. There are several different ways to do this depending ...
about 11 years by BobF
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ACs on one fuse
If you upgrade to a 30a, make sure your family is living elsewhere. Make sure all valuables are out of the house. Upgrade your insurance. Then c...
about 11 years by BobF
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venting a dehumidifer?
Get a new one. It shouldn't be putting out that much heat. Even the one we had when I was a kid didn't exhaust much heat and that was quite a whi...
about 11 years by BobF
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Seeding and pre-emergent weed killers
Yes. They prevent germination.
about 11 years by BobF
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Where to get workbench plans??
Norm Abrahams (the New Yankee Workshop) has done a couple of them. I think wood magazine has also done a variety of plans. They even have a layou...
about 11 years by BobF
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Seeding lawn during a drought
The best time is in the fall. The soil is warm enough to let the seeds germinate yet the grass isn't stressed by the hot afternoon sun. The roots...
about 11 years by BobF
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painting the garage floor
I'm curious. What did Behr say was the problem?
about 11 years by BobF
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water stains
1. Has the leak been fixed? If not, no sense covering up the stains as you'll just get more.2. If its painted, then apply a stain-blocking prime...
about 11 years by BobF
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Finishing a basement floor
How often is "sometimes damp" and how much water are we talking about?Are you implying that the sump pump is constantly pumping water away or just ...
about 11 years by BobF
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Will a palm sander remove remaining wallpaper?
For the remaining glue - can you tell if its white glue or something like rubber cement? Wallpaper paste is water soluable and should come off wit...
about 11 years by BobF
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Will a palm sander remove remaining wallpaper?
NO - don't use a sander to remove the wallpaper. Plain water will normally work. If that doesn't, then try diluted fabric softener or DIF (availa...
about 11 years by BobF
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Staining Maple Help!
I'm suprised that a pre-stain didn't work. This works very well on pine.This board can be very helpful, but the people you really need are woodwo...
about 11 years by BobF
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How does a painter know what to charge?
Some painters early in their careers will start with $x per window/door. This may sound crazy but a window/door slows the painter down. A large, ...
about 11 years by BobF
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Need Info
First red flag - its free. Why is it free, or to rephrase it - why aren't the owners selling it to get the money? These types of homes in good c...
about 11 years by BobF
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Swing Set Help !
Many lumber yards have the plans - as simple or as complex as you want. The plans should be free - just buy the lumber from them. The yard will s...
about 11 years by BobF
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No Closing Package!
Bite the bullet and go to his office. Don't wait for him to mail it.
about 11 years by BobF
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