Re: smoke smell in house
Did you kilz the walls before painting? You can rent ozone cleaning machines or do some old school ideas (like a bowl of vinegar in the middle of ...
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13 days by danielleb
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Re: one piece shower
I bet that was a stomach dropping moment of realization. If it fits fine through the bathroom door, I would cut the door and redo the studs/sheetr...
13 days by danielleb
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Re: 1-2 years from selling house
We ended up replacing the AC and the roof was replaced for free thanks to hail and wind damage (we opted for an upgraded shingle though). Probably...
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Re: Cigarette smoke odors
If you can get hold of an ozone machine, they're great at removing smoke odor. If not, you can use a primer like kilz and paint the walls, ceiling...
3 months by danielleb
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Re: Would ethanol burners be cost efficent?
Sorry, but my post is both simple and true. Even the people that sell these will tell you that they can't be relied upon as your primary heat sour...
9 months by danielleb
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Re: Maytag Performa Gas Stove wont maintain baking temperature
It sounds to me like I'd start with the simplest solution if you're comfortable with trying to fix it yourself. The thermostat may be going bad.
9 months by danielleb
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Re: Most impact?
oops, I meant what color tile would you suggest?
9 months by danielleb
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Most impact?
We have one last bathroom to do. It's the 70's white 4x4 tile and the previous owners caulked over the mildew rather than removing it. It's a sma...
9 months by pandabear6119
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Re: screen door
Sounds like your house settled a bit. Not an easy way but you can remove the door, reshim and put it back in. We're facing the same issue and hav...
9 months by danielleb
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Re: What Stone Best for Ext Stairs/Porch?
Hi Betty, Just make sure that you use a stone that is built to withstand temperature changes and do your research on what to do to avoid water i...
9 months by danielleb
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Painting windows
Where I work we have a greenhouse that we've converted into an office. While we ultimately will cover the roof with sheet metal and insulate, righ...
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Re: duct condensation - potential mold problem
Code will vary from state to state, county to county and city to city. If it's under warranty, I'd cash in on it and get it fixed. You shouldn't ...
9 months by danielleb
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Re: Would ethanol burners be cost efficent?
They barely put out heat so don't rely on it for much more than something pretty to look at.
9 months by danielleb
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Re: What kind of flies?
fruit flies are brown and fungus gnats are black and have longer legs.
10 months by danielleb
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Re: trying to keep costs down
It sounds to me like your AC isn't working efficiently and/or you have a house that leaks cool air like a sieve. I'd start with researching whethe...
11 months by danielleb
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Re: Dawn dish soap and vinegar?
I haven't but it would make sense that it would work. I use fabric softener sheets with water to cut the soap scum.
11 months by danielleb
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Re: Replacing front steps, concrete to wood
Our front porch is wood framed over a slab patio that sunk. We did have to replace the main support when it settled again a few years later but ot...
12 months by danielleb
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Re: Painting furniture
I ended up getting an enamel paint that worked great.
12 months by danielleb
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Re: Tomato plants
Could be a variety of issues. The bottom leaves will yellow as the plant gets bigger because they get less nutrients as they're shaded by the top....
about 1 year by danielleb
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