Window A/Cunits
Hello benrobin, Although I leave my units in all year,I would advise others against it.I manage to get used units for free so I don't particul...
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Painting over tile...
Hi tcd18, I have never heard of removing the finish from the tile and painting it,however,it sounds possible.Before you do anything though,see if...
over 11 years by Matches
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mulching asters, shrubs, etc
Hi pd6887, Each one of the plants you mentioned has its own likes and dislikes.Mums, for example,need straw or small evergreen branches (they don...
over 11 years by Matches
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kit to make a tool
Hi kelicraig, I have run across a number of old wood planes in antique shops but have not seen any kits for making them.Since there are different...
over 11 years by Matches
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Baseboard radiator trim or wall color
Hi mgresnick, This is a matter of personal preference in my book.You can highlight the baseboard along with the trim (which can look nice) or mak...
over 11 years by Matches
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Running new circuit
Hi winneymj, I believe that older armoured cable used two wires (black/white)and the armour was the ground.So long as you ground your sheathed e...
over 11 years by Matches
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color of ceiling
Hello again, A good retail paint store will match the formula, or can read the color off of a sample and match it precisely.You may be able to...
over 11 years by Matches
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color of ceiling
Hi pntr, I too have no idea what these colors are,however,I have this thing about ceilings...they HAVE to be white!
over 11 years by Matches
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roof vents and low water pressure
Hi jaddayii, The roof venting assists waste water to be carried away and is only connected to your drain pipes.You may have something going on w...
over 11 years by Matches
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Straightening warped paneling
Hi vjkats, Since I can't see how bad it is it's hard to tell,however,as a last ditch effort,you might try moistening the paneling and using whate...
over 11 years by Matches
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Mounting Heavy Mirror
Hi mdr123, I wouldn't suggest masonary nails for this situation.Visit your nearest hardware store and explain what you're doing.There are a numbe...
over 11 years by Matches
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old plaster textured look
Hi Sebastian, There are probably a number of makers of the product you are looking for.Bondex® makes a product called wall texture which I have ...
over 11 years by Matches
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adding a bathroom vent to existing light circuit
Hi spireview, The existing light switch has two black wires,one of which is always "hot".With power off,remove this wire and replace with a three...
over 11 years by Matches
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burnishing and polishing floors
Hi again, Best of luck with your new job.You'll find alot to learn regarding floor care,especially when things don't go right.Drop back in if you...
over 11 years by Matches
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Taking up tile in small area
Hi galeatchison, Once you get a putty knife under one corner of the tile,it should come right out with a little tug.I have also pulled up tiles w...
over 11 years by Matches
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burnishing and polishing floors
Hi galeatchison, Burnishing is accomplished by using a more aggressive or rougher pad on a floor machine.Typically,the rougher pad developes heat...
over 11 years by Matches
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Paint in the fall
Hi Piz, The paint being used should have the information you're looking for.Most paints I have run across use 45 degrees as the low.This time of ...
over 11 years by Matches
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Kitchen Faucet
Hi jjjonesee, You should be able to shut the hot water off at the tank since your sink shut-off doesn't work.Always check both hot and cold sides...
over 11 years by Matches
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Tool to Tighten/Unscrew Toilet Seat Nuts
Hi Dick Smith, Loose toilets seats are a real problem and I understand the situation you are in.I have used a deep socket wrench (similar to a sp...
over 11 years by Matches
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brass kickplate
Hello niles2001, Pick-up a can of Brasso® at the hardware store as well as plenty of cleaning rags.Ideally you should remove the kickplate for...
over 11 years by Matches
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