back yard ice skating rink
Hi abln, I can answer the second part of your question.Growing up, our neighbor used to run the hose in his backyard during freezing weather for ...
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over 11 years by Matches
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Removal of Silicone & Latex Caulking
Hi Joe, Jump down the topic list in this section (25-30 ago)for a similar question.
over 11 years by Matches
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installing home security systems in old homes
Hi newprof, The people who do these systems for a living could probably find a way to run their wires without using the runners or molding you sp...
over 11 years by Matches
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Dog had carpet for dinner
Hi mlkeady, I bet it didn't/won't do the dog any good either! Anyway,you may be able to yank out the hunk you need from a closet.Measure what you...
over 11 years by Matches
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Where do you start checking for leaky pipes?
Hi again jasonrkr, Have you had alot of rain recently?Are you at the bottom of a slope?Any air conditioning units in the house?If you aren't losi...
over 11 years by Matches
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Mouse in the House
Hi WaltWasz, I am currently dealing with this situation at a summer cottage which I oversee off season and they are not as easy to figure out as ...
over 11 years by Matches
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Painting over stain
Hi dwbruce, You should have no problem covering this so long as the stain was not the kind that has the polyurethane finish mixed into it.Remembe...
over 11 years by Matches
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Water leak in closet
Hi Antonia, Sounds like a roof leak to me!Normally,plumbing leaks are continual,condensation leaks from insulation or HVAC issues happen in all s...
over 11 years by Matches
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Installing new vinyl squares
Hi Jeckermann, It is always advisable to begin your new floor by removing the previous one although not everyone follows this practice.Sheet viny...
over 11 years by Matches
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Basement ceiling
Hi KLK, Sounds like you'll need to frame around the duct work so you'll have something to attach the drywall to.You may be able to do this using ...
over 11 years by Matches
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steel studded walls
Hi Fish, If you take a trip to your local home store,you'll see what you're working with.Metal studs can be drilled fairly easily to accept screw...
over 11 years by Matches
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applicance colors
Hi Fish, I believe bisque replaces almond color,at least that is what I was told when I tried to order an almond refrigerator.There is allot that...
over 11 years by Matches
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Bad wiring?
Hi bclerico, I'm not sure from your post if this keeps happening or if it was once.I change allot of hallogens at work and have seen an extreme v...
over 11 years by Matches
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Does anyone know of a resouce for tools
Hi Tools, Any markings on the tool? Is it new or old? Made of wood,plastic,and/or metal?A little more info. and someone here can probably help yo...
over 11 years by Matches
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Homeowner Maintenance
Hi Jon Rufty, I just did a quick search myself and came up empty.Readers Digest Do-it-Yourself Manual,Time/Life books,or doing a little reading h...
over 11 years by Matches
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"Encapsulating " asbestos tile
Hi bclerico, Floor tile containing asbestos is actually quite safe unless it is broken to pieces or you use mechanical action (such as machine sc...
over 11 years by Matches
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Toilet Quality - Brand Preferences
Hi WaltWasz, Toilets are pretty much made of the same material and any toilet will leak if it is put in place wrong.Perhaps it would be easier to...
over 11 years by Matches
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Smoke detectors
Hi Ellis, You'll need to purchase smoke detectors that are designed to be wired in tandem.It is suggested that smoke detectors have their own ded...
over 11 years by Matches
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Birds / windows
Sorry,you may need to type the address in or get to the home page (wbu.com),click expert questions,click window strikes.I don't think I twisted my ...
over 11 years by Matches
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Birds / windows
Hi rebarnold, This is a fairly common problem.You'll need to check www.wbu.com/edu/window.htmut .Good Luck
