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I'm a DIYer myself and have learned that sometimes my "legwork" can do more harm than good. 12/3 for a wall oven doesn't sound right. Can you ple...
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over 9 years by k2
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Frustrating hardware issue
Cool, I've seen screw-outs and even used them on occasion, but I thought they only came in larger sizes. Definitely worth a try.
over 9 years by k2
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Design for Installing Built-in Range Hood?
Howdy folks!Regarding those nice "custom" range hoods you see sometimes: You know, there's a "liner" from a major brand (such as Vent-a-Hood or Br...
over 9 years by k2
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Wanted: How to Video installing linolium
Wow, sorry to hear about the soil problem; I hope there's something they can do.Hopefully the library can help you find a video. Our library syste...
over 9 years by k2
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Wanted: How to Video installing linolium
For videos (as well as books), try your local library...amazing what a good resource they are!As for "sinking house"-- are you saying that the hous...
over 9 years by k2
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Landscaping
hoganem is right, re winching them out; also about sometimes hiring heavy equipment is the way to go--especially if there are LOTS of them.Also...w...
over 9 years by k2
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Landscaping
Welcome Susan, Rocks could just be a bit of a prized possession! A rock garden (especially if they're pretty or have nice "features"!)As for movin...
over 9 years by k2
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Frustrating hardware issue
Hi pepin, I wouldn't try and save the old screws (if that's what you were doing). Sounds like it's time to get a bit creative...I'd continue to us...
over 9 years by k2
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Colour too bright (?)
Welcome Michelle, We've had rather poor results trying to make paint lighter by adding white. We tried once with what my wife thought would be a n...
over 9 years by k2
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Paranoid about my house and bouncy floors
Hi Melanie,Thanks for the update. Sounds like your friend (the contractor's) first priority should be that ceiling! Anyway, glad to hear you're h...
over 9 years by k2
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GROHE Kitchen Faucet? $$$ouch!
Thanks Tom for the response. You make a good argument for (gasp!) spending the bucks!
over 9 years by k2
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Tankless water heater
Hello Aardvark,No personal experience with the tankless....they've appealed to me, except that most of them (gas) seem to require power venting--wh...
over 9 years by k2
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ice dams
Excellent post, pgriz says it all! Figure out the ventilation & insulation; "double-bonus points" for a slippery roof...good luck.
over 9 years by k2
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smoked out
A couple of items maybe worth considering:1. Try it with the fire as far back in the area as possible2. We find if a nearby window is cracked ope...
over 9 years by k2
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GROHE Kitchen Faucet? $$$ouch!
Hey out there! For whatever reason, my wife seems to want a $400 faucet for our new kitchen (if I'd ever finish the kitchen, that is!).Have any o...
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Granite Backsplash
Caulk is probably not a bad answer....I'd say up to 1/4" it's fine to use caulk. Much more than that, a little more creativity might be needed (sa...
over 9 years by k2
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Ryobi
I agree with Mustang. Consider that a cordless drill/driver is one of the most useful tools around--you want a quality one! I use Makita; others ...
over 9 years by k2
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1950 era tile replacement
Not a direct answer to your question...just a "for what it's worth":Matching can be really difficult. There is always (at least) just a tiny varia...
over 9 years by k2
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dry drywall syndrome? T or F
Sure sounds like hogwash, doesn't it!
over 9 years by k2
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updating faux brick paneling
Wow, I remember those things! Have you tried removing a couple of them to see what you'd be in for? Maybe they wouldn't leave as big a mess as yo...
over 9 years by k2
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