I'm having a house built and the kitchen door leading to the garden area opens outward. The builder tells me this is normal but I find this hard to...
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I'm delighted that you guys have all agreed that Maple IS a hard wood. I was hoping for more answers to the actual question though! I've heard that...
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Would appreciate any help on protecting/making stain resistant a kitchen counter top - it is currently unfinished natural Maple. Alan
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Let's compromise - it's a no win thing.Most manufacturers produce a customized/low-end product for the big guys. This would include a personized la...
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Take a look at "Textured Paint" in Lowes/Home Depot etc. It can be applied surprisingly thick very easily. Dries very slowly so you have many hours...
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Don't pay too little for a toilet. As previously stated, a toilet is a toilet and the installation is pretty standard. However, there is a differen...
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Don't know all the technical details/reasons - maybe somebody else will, but here's my 2 pennuth.I changed the orifices in my natural gas stove, my...
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For the record - an instrument for measuring humidity in the air is called a "hygrometer".Excuse me for being picky Jay J. Alan
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Hi Gerard,Jay J is absolutely right regarding the "feel" of the painted paneling and the possibilty of cracking drywall compound.I went through the...
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Out of my league with this one. Two reasons:What's the difference between "Steam" heating and "Hot Water". I've never heard of a steam heating syst...
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Hi,I'm not a concrete expert but have built many shower bases like your project (they are the best)- so I'll try to help.Can't understand the concr...
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Good suggestion Len - can you not sleep either??Hope all you lucky Americans had a great Thanksgiving. Alan
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Hi Cheryl,I find WD-40 usually removes that cursed masking tape residue - combined with lots and lots of patience!May I respectfully suggest that n...
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Probably too late for sandrzej but this topic is interesting. There are two conflicting opinions and we are still "hanging".The vast majority of "C...
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Gee-that's a lot of reading! Sorry about your obvious frustration.When the septic was emptied, was the exit (to the field) checked for blockage? Is...
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There is a Tile Saw available which is inexpensive and easy to use. The blade is only about 1/8th" diameter and it cuts ceramic very easily. Simply...
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Hi Bratman,I guess everybody's nervous - you stated your gender! It really doesn't matter, concreting is hard work for anybody. I'm no expert but y...
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Common problem in England. Lots and lots of varnished front doors.I checked it out years ago and one varnish manufacturer advised THIRTEEN coats of...
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Hi Indiana,I can't remember where I bought it, but I attempted to install Solar film on my car a few years ago - it was a nightmare so I gave up an...
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