Source of cold air
I'm down to my last straw. I cannot figure out why one room (well two) in my house will not remain higher than 58 degrees! We have a log home, wit...
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almost 2 years by williams588
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Faded finish exterior fixtures
I have light fixtures on the south side of the house which the finish has faded to an odd brick color. They are supposed to be a dark brown with a...
over 5 years by KANIMALHOUSE
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Simple?
I am probably not reading this right so forgive me if I am. Am I suppose to tear up 2 levels of walls to increase ducting, is what you're saying? ...
almost 6 years by KANIMALHOUSE
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answers819
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Duct booster thingy
My furnace is in the basement and my master bedroom and bath are two floors up on the opposite end of the house. Therefore, in the winter and summ...
over 5 years by MistressEll
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answers1056
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Brand new doors that leak
We built a house last year and the builder put in exterior doors he said were really good doors. I can see sunshine through the bottom corner, and...
about 7 years by buildwithmark
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answers291
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Painting crown molding
I can't say I can offer you much advice other than to save you $80. Don't buy anything Wagner, especially the sprayer. I have never owned such a ...
over 7 years by KANIMALHOUSE
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answers438
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Paint over paneling
People paint over paneling all the time because it is such a pain to remove. You will need to make sure you dull the surface of the paneling so th...
over 7 years by KANIMALHOUSE
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answers328
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Paint and popcorn mixed, how to remove
When we built our home 3 years ago, we saved money by applying a sprayed popcorn in some of the lower level rooms. The person who applied it mixed...
over 7 years by KANIMALHOUSE
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answers352
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Foundation crack
We built our home in 2002, and about a year later we noticed a crack in the block on the side that is not backfilled (its a walkout and this side t...
over 7 years by Glenn Good
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answers840
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Could you try this?
I am sure someone does make them, but could you maybe take a piece of wire screen or 1 cm square wire mesh and put over the pipe and put the cap yo...
over 7 years by KANIMALHOUSE
2
answers263
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Trenching in water lines HELP!
Phew! got the estimate for running water/electricity from the house to the barn (50 feet +/-) $2500!!! I have electrical experience, my husband w...
over 7 years by KANIMALHOUSE
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answers971
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Staining a steel door
I have a Marvin Steel entry door with a wood grain pattern already stamped into it. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in staining t...
almost 6 years by weezie912
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answers1594
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Laying a slab
I think I know the answer to these, but I want to make sure... I want to lay a slab in front of the garage. I need to put felt between the expo...
almost 8 years by Piffin
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answers1068
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Ceramic flooring removal
Is it possible to remove a ceramic tile floor (actually porcelain) without destroying the tile so I can give it to my Mom to retile her small entry...
about 8 years by KANIMALHOUSE
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answers826
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Wood shelving options
I am converting a very small bedroom into a home office and want to make the closet my "built-in" bookshelf unit. The dimensions of the closet are...
about 8 years by david_wv
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answers553
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Please clarify...
I assume that you were unable to cut the tongue and groove around the hinges. I would use a rotozip if it were me. If straight lines are what you...
over 8 years by KANIMALHOUSE
1
answers252
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"woodening" a metal file cabinet
Does this sound doable to anyone? I have a beat up old 5 drawer file cabinet that works good. I have an office I am working but butt off to fix ...
over 8 years by k2
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answers798
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Picture frame moulding
Does anyone know where to find unfinished picture frame moulding on the internet? I have tried searching and end up with stuff I wouldn't even put...
about 6 years by pbhmoulding
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answers813
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trim color
I agree with the white trim. My inlaws painted their cedar sided home yellow with green trim and it was horrible! It looked like a Ertl farm acci...
over 8 years by KANIMALHOUSE
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answers556
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Painting new steel insulated garage door
Can this be done? I built a new log home and the only option for my garage door color was this horrible chocolate brown. The flashing and roof are ...
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