...deck railings...
Hi Christian, I'm not a pro, but I did go through some of this same thought process for a deck we had done (professionally) last year. So this ...
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drywall over paneling......
Hi Michelle, From my experience it is possible. I've lived in a couple of older homes where you could practically take a "core sample" to see w...
about 8 years by k2
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...hmmm email...
Sorry for the confusion L, What I meant was that I couldn't find your email ADDRESS (not your email). I might have dropped you a line inste...
about 8 years by k2
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...fence options....
Hi Dave, How about another option, like having a concrete curb put in? I really don't like the idea of mucking with that shared drainpipe....
about 8 years by k2
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...Thanks Ell...
Hi there L, Sorry for posting this here, but I didn't see your email. Thanks for the follow-up to our offensive post. Unfortunately it c...
about 8 years by k2
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...Fence options...
Hi Dave, welcome to the forum! Sorry to hear about the issue next door. These situations are never pleasant. While I don't really have any g...
about 8 years by k2
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...Hammer drill...
Others might disagree with me....but, from personal experience, my ancient (20 year old) Craftsman 1/2" hammer drill has performed beautifully for ...
about 8 years by k2
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...bad drywall...
This may seem simplistic Laurie, but how about calling him up and asking him to come out and fix it? If it's as bad as you say, he ought to, j...
about 8 years by k2
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...Shed plans...
I just tried some internet searches and came up with several possibilities, including a couple listed below. This is also a VERY frequent ques...
about 8 years by k2
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...Dryer Venting...
I believe it is too long. As innocuous as it seems, you need to take care with dryer venting. Lint buildup can be a fire hazard! Isn't there a...
about 8 years by k2
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...1900 Home...
Hi Ladybug, I assume you're looking into purchasing this home. I've owned a couple of older homes in the past (from the 20s/30s)--so here are a...
about 8 years by k2
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...Bay Laurel...
I don't know climate zones like some gardeners, but I wouldn't be surprised if bay laurel was a viable option for you. Where we had it (this w...
about 8 years by k2
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...Bay Laurel...
One option might be a Bay Laurel. Please see my earlier posts about it, including http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Gardening_and_Landscape/796/796/flat-...
about 8 years by k2
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...Kitchen hardware...
I didn't see the show, but have you seen www.wwhardware.com ? We ordered a pantry roll-out from them and were pleased with both product and ser...
about 8 years by k2
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...blade lock...
Have you tried blocking the blade with a chunk of wood? Also, sometimes blades have a hole, so it might be possible to lock with a nail. Regards,...
about 8 years by k2
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...grass alternative?...
You might consider some low-growing shade-loving plant--that is, if you don't mind an alternative to boring old grass. Ajuga comes to mind; it's...
about 8 years by k2
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...smelly crawlspace...
Hey there tomh! Haven't "seen" you on the BBS much lately--how'ya doin'? (Or it could be that I'm just "spacing it" again...) I believe that...
about 8 years by k2
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...wet crawlspace...
Not sure about the sand, but it doesn't seem to be draining on its own. I don't think it's a good idea to leave the standing water. If it were me...
about 8 years by k2
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...fitting 42...
I tend to agree. He might be talking about (or thinking about) cutting the cabinets down to fit the space. In our kitchen, it's an 8' ceili...
about 8 years by k2
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...realtors...
He had used the mud-jackers in his own home--he and his family are in the home for the long term. His recommendation was (I thought) well-intentio...
about 8 years by k2
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