Vinyl or linoleum over tile
We have an old bathroom floor that was tiled long ago but the tile is very strange as it seems to be without grout lines. The tile looks as if it ...
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bath risers again
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bath risers
Thanks for your response. Actually, the house does have a third floor so there seems not much worry of pipes freezing.
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I don't know of a spray, but I would consider having a small heater installed in the garage. That would also pay dividends in the life of your engi...
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Thanks!
Tom and Jim, Thanks so much! That will save me some trouble I am sure!
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Cutting concrete walls...what to use??
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Old tile walls...removal
I am not sure where to post this question but since it's about a bathroom I will just put it here. I am trying to remodel a 1940's bathroom. It has...
about 6 years by BarhamBuilders
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Old shower again
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