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Painting trim

How do you use water based paint over oil based paint?

about 1 hour by BV014063

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Can not find Celotex siding

I'm currently remodeling my house. Last week I noticed three of my siding panels were damaged. I went ahead and removed one to see if I could find ...

about 7 hours by BV014165

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Bruce - Jeffersonian II - Parquet Flooring need 75sf

I am trying to find some discontinued (Oct '04) parquet flooring manufactured by Bruce. so that hurricane repairs can be completed. The style is c...

about 12 hours by BV014164

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Swiftlock Eastport Oak Auburn Flooring

I am looking for some discontinued laminated flooring that Lowes carried. It is Swiftlock Eastport Oak Auburn Flooring and lowes item number for th...

about 15 hours by BV014163

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Can you identify my kitchen faucet?

My kitchen faucet is broken and I can't identify it. The hose guide in the end of the spout is broken and the sprayer doesn't fit correctly and no...

about 17 hours by BV014162

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plumbing moans when the water is turned off

The plubming in our two story house has, in the last couple of days, began making a brief "moaning" noise when you turn the water off. It doesn't ...

about 21 hours by BV014161

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Deck Decking nail vs screw which is better

Here it is, what is better for the top decking part, nails or screws. I have heard screws are way better than nails and that deck mate screws are r...

about 22 hours by BV014160

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Water in the finished basement after rain

How we determine the solution and plans for prevention

about 24 hours by HC

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sealing shower tile

I was wondering, my wife is a clean person, and because of this she has a tendency to wear out the grout in my shower. Is there something I can use...

1 day by BV014159

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Black and Decker 9" Band Saw BS700

We were given this band saw, but no owners manual. I have been to Black and Deckers site, but no use. Does anyone have this or can tell me who to...

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furnace age

One sticker says Mueller installed 1973, however the furnace is clearly Bryant, so presumably it was installed after '73. Next sticker says it rem...

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Discontinued Tile Needed Midnight Slate Copper/Brown Glazed

Style Selections Midnight Slate Copper originally purchased from Lowes. We need about 175 SF of this tile. UPC is 4712176001182.

2 days by BV014156

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Surge protector for refrigerator?

Can anyone tell me what type of surge protector is recommended for behind a refrigerator? Is there a type that's an actual outlet that can take the...

2 days by BV014155

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Expanding and contracting noises

quieting expanding and contracting ducts in a crawl space?

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whitewash saltillo tile

I too would like to know if it's possible to whitewash saltillo tiles. Have some hideous stuff and can't afford expense to re-do whole floor. Anyo...

2 days by BV014153

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replacement springs for redwood patio chairs and lounge

My 15+ yr. old redwood patio furniture has a type of "spring" grid that needs replacement. The cushions sit on top of the grid. Anyone know wher...

2 days by BV014152

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Zing ear

Where can I find a Zing Ear TP-01 "ZH" switch for a touch lamp? I live in Hanford CA 93230

3 days by BV014151

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zing ear ZE-03SE

Where can I Buy a zing ear Model ZE-03SE Dimmer switch for a lamp?

3 days by BV014151

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dimmer switch for floor lamp

I recently tried to repair the dimmer switch of a floor lamp. I thought it would be relatively simple. When I opened the lamp I found out there is ...

3 days by BV014151

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