Re: Dip in floor
I think I'd put down carpeting before I'd take up the wood floor. Our floor in the front room has a hump in it that wasn't noticeable until we pul...
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about 2 years by danielleb
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Re: Re: Brick support columns in basement
I'd err on the side of caution and call in one or two structural engineers for an opinion. What is the condition of the support beams?
about 2 years by danielleb
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Re: GAF vs EverGrain? We're building a deck.
No info on the two but we used choicedek (from Lowe's) on our front patio/steps. You're going to have fading with any product and I think the fact...
about 2 years by danielleb
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Re: ANTS
When we moved into this house, the first spring we were swarmed by ants. There was a 6 inch wide ribbon of ants that spread 20 foot across our liv...
about 2 years by danielleb
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Re: Presidents' Day Weekend: What are your plans?
Alas, I'm giving up my husband working on our house so he can help me work at the barn instead. Lots of reorganizing, hanging, painting and minor ...
over 2 years by danielleb
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Re: Question about basement/ripping out existing structure.
When you say blown in insulation, do you mean expanding foam?
over 2 years by danielleb
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Dealing with the frigid weather...
I live in Missouri, where bad weather is usually a temporary issue and weather is pretty unpredictable (or our weathermen are just lousy). This wi...
over 2 years by LarryG
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Re: What can be done with $20,000?
What did you end up doing? The title of your post made my brain start churning. I know in this area, converting a garage is a big negative. The ...
over 2 years by danielleb
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Re: What's buzzing at your house?
One winter a few years ago my husband had used the hose outside to spray something off on a warmer day and forgot to remove it from the faucet afte...
over 2 years by danielleb
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Re: Adhesive residue on hardwood floor
Your best bet would be to call the maker of the foam sealer. They should be able to give you info on how to remove it without causing further dama...
over 2 years by danielleb
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Re: Vinyl flooring turning black near toilet
Is it mold or mildew? I've heard of mold growing under tile if there is a long term water leak, even if it's a slow leak. You don't see it until ...
over 2 years by danielleb
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Re: shower door
Did it ever work properly? I would look for a round medium strength magnet and glue it to the door at the top or bottom (or maybe both). Of cours...
over 2 years by danielleb
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Re: What's on your home's to-do list?
We keep a running list, sorted by the room, of what needs to be done to the house before we consider selling it. We might never sell but our goal ...
over 2 years by danielleb
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Re: What are some practical uses for outlets that turn on by lightswitch?
I would love to replace mine with light switches and install overhead lighting too. I think they were popular in the 70's and 80's, although I'm n...
over 2 years by danielleb
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Re: What's your biggest organization obstacle?
My biggest obstacle is trying to find the time. I love organizing but I'm down to only having the storage room left now and it's such a crowded me...
over 2 years by danielleb
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Projects at my house..
We have a lot of past projects that we never quite finished. We'd like to get those done and the house to a point that if we did decide to move, i...
over 2 years by danielleb
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What are your projects for 2011?
Curious about what everyone has on their "to do" list for 2011?
over 2 years by Aicrules
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Flooring in walk out basement?
Attached is the realtor's picture taken right before we bought our house. The room is lower level walk out partially finished basement that's open...
over 2 years by Aicrules
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Re: Fence for new pool
Do you have the ability to build a deck, even if it only functions as a walkway on most sides, around the pool? If so, you could add any kind of p...
over 2 years by danielleb
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Re: Bad house paint job Brush marks everywhere
I know there's something called a flow extender additive that helps paint go on more smoothly. I know it works great on doors but I wonder if you ...
over 2 years by danielleb
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