how to operate a gas fireplace
Just recently purchased a townhome with a gas fireplace (+/-3 years old). When we tried the fireplace during our pre-closing walk-thru it seemed to light right u...
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KITCHEN CABINETS
I HAVE DARK FORMICA CABINETS AND WANT TO PAINT THEM WHITEIF I CAN DO THIS WHAT KIND OF PAINT AND HOW TO DO IT
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by KLMP
KITCHEN CABINETS
I HAVE DARK FORMICA CABINETS AND WANT TO PAINT THEM WHITEIF I CAN DO THIS WHAT KIND OF PAINT AND HOW TO DO IT
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by KLMP
Old FLooring Down Need Help
We have 30-40 year old Tile down over hardwood. There are 2 layers of this old stuff with a tar like coating underneath. We would like to put new vinyl down, My w...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by jeffery1
Front Door not square
The trim around my front door is seperating from the jam. Any suggestions on repairing this. And is it because the house is settling?
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by Gail H
Handicapped Elevator for Residence
Bob had a show with plans to build an inexpensive residential elevator for the handicapped. Does anyone have the plans/instructions/costs?
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by RichO
HELP!!!
I live in the cold north. I was wondering what you would use as a subfloor in a split level house. I was planing on a sandwich of vapor barrier/2x2/insulation/v...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by kimfelts
granite tile over terrazzo
Does terrazzo need to be sanded/etched/leveled prior to installing 16 x 16" granite or will a 'multi-purpose' (epoxy?) thin-set do? Area approx. 350 ft.sq., kitc...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by KATHERYN
lighting fixtures
We just bought a house that is 6 years old. It seems that the hall lights burn out frequently. I change the fixture because I thought it was a cheap light fixtu...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by DR HOME
Dog chewed hole in carpet.
Our dog chewed a hole in the carpet on the side of the bottom step on our stairway about the size of a tennis ball. The weaving is still in place the carpet is go...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by michael31
Mattress Box Springs...
Help! We cannot move our double and queen box springs into the old house we've just bought! They won't fit up the staircase or through any windows. We were told w...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by Laineylane
Finding old paneling
I am in the process of selling my 20 year old house. Before I do I need to replace one panel of paneling that I purchased in 1978. Does anyone know a good way of ...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by Tony
Glass Block Installation
I am looking for "How To Do" info re:installation/replacement of a Glass block window in bathroom...It is 6x6 (6 blocks by 6 blocks)above shower tub. It was put i...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by DanCan
Removing Mirrors
I've moved into a house which has the standard "new home" mirrors in the bathrooms which are glued to the walls. I would like to replace them with framed mirrors...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by michael31
Replaced Bath faucet lost pressure in kitchen
I have recently replaced the sink and faucet in the main bathroom. The problem I am having is that I have now lost pressure to the kitchen sink on the same floor....
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by Terrance
cedar siding
I am rehabbing a house in a lake community in the country. The realtor has suggested that I paint the cedar siding. I don't think that painting is appropriate f...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by Terrance
Glass Cutting
Could you tell me how to cut safty glass the kind that shatters into a million bits when you hit it with a rock.I have a bunch of this glass but i dont know how t...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by Terrance
repair, get ready wall for woodstove??
First off, bought this 90 year old home and along with a nice fireplace, it has a woodstove. Can't get decorative fireboard in my area of country (asbestos proble...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by just_startrip
Kitchen Sink Needed 33 1/2 x 22 - Counter-top cut too Big
Does anyone know where I can get a kitchen sink that is made a little bigger than the standard. Someone cut my new countertop too big and I can't find a kitchen ...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by Traci Sigafoos
hairline cracks
We've got some hairline cracks forming on the walls all around the tub/shower in the bathroom - walls apparently have some sort of texturizing agent on them. Show...
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answersupdated about 25 years ago by LatinaMe
