Paint Brush Cleaning
Hi Paul in Toronto, For a few bucks you can get a gadget which will spin excess paint/water out of your brushes and rollers.You attach th...
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about 11 years by Matches
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Dropped Ceilings
Hi jchesnes1, Many years ago I worked for a guy who was determined to jazz up a dropped ceiling by painting a select few tiles bright colors.We d...
about 11 years by Matches
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Painting Window Sills
Hi newdoityourselfer, Two things you can do to avoid painting the window shut.Paint with the window open or at least partially open so that you c...
over 11 years by Matches
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www.paintonce.com
Not familiar with it but will create the link for others to look at www.paintonce.com .
over 11 years by Matches
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bathtub surround walls
Hi Jack and Alice, There are companies which make repairs like this but you can probably do just as good a job yourself and save money.Try to lev...
over 11 years by Matches
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Dark Water Stains on My Ceiling!
Hello heidiho, I have used a couple of different stain killers on ceilings and have not had bleed through problems.You can have a problem if y...
over 11 years by Matches
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Cordelss Drills - 1/2" vs 3/8"
Hi again scozub, At work and at home I've only had one job to do where an outlet was not close by.I have a nice cordless at work but the replacem...
over 11 years by Matches
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Cordelss Drills - 1/2" vs 3/8"
Hi Skozub, You can't go wrong with a 1/2" drill since the chuck will accept larger bits.However,for woodworking a 3/8"should do since wood spade ...
over 11 years by Matches
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Screening a convector cover
Hi boothbay, I believe I have a similar vent where I work.There was screening installed on the interior using pop rivits into the frame.You may n...
over 11 years by Matches
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washer keeps filling
Hi ryjenn, The problem could be the solenoid valve which regulates the water going into the machine.That would require replacement if it sticks o...
over 11 years by Matches
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low water pressure when two things run at same time
Hi Sandy6008, Something has happened within your house in a year and a half to reduce the water pressure.Although I am not familiar with water so...
over 11 years by Matches
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weird odor in bathroom
Hi Bucky, Besides what has been mentioned,I've run into odor problems if water stands in ductwork,aluminum stud material,and other metal.Unfortun...
over 11 years by Matches
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Vinyl floor shrinking
Hi jimmieb, Iceman is right.Some years ago,I got into a pinch to re-rent an apartment in a short turnaround time.I installed new vinyl baseboard ...
over 11 years by Matches
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Help!--need advice
Hi Allison, There are many guidelines when using colors although I've never heard of this one.My opinion is if you're happy with the result,who c...
over 11 years by Matches
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mildew in the toliet tank
Hi barb in texas, This is not uncommon although can be a source of concern for some.You need to look at the environmental factors where the prob...
over 11 years by Matches
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Safe to paint baseboard heat covers?
Hi ThomasM, For hot water baseboards you can probably paint with nearly anything, although a spray like rustoleum will give you a nicer finish.F...
over 11 years by Matches
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Oil tank filter needs frequent changing
Hi loafin, This sounds very much like bad oil.Rather than argue with the oil company,you might ask around for the treatment that breaks down slud...
over 11 years by Matches
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drywall cracking
Hi km, Cracks in drywall and joint compound are fairly normal as structures settle and/or move,especially their first few years.You can address t...
over 11 years by Matches
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Self closing hinges
Hi glory_dweller, Check the top of the hinge for an allen wrench type hole.You'll need to turn this fitting to reduce pressure on the retaining p...
over 11 years by Matches
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waxing industrial size floors
Hi galeatchison, You didn't mention the condition of the floor now other than it does have finish on it.Is it in need of a quick clean-up? Are yo...
over 11 years by Matches
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