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Regards finding good paint brand---I would suggest you check out the rating of interior paints by that well-known outfit that REPORTS on various CONSUMER products...
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Any other on-line home improvements sites ?
About 2 years ago, I used "Bobviila.com" and one other home improvement message board--both were excellent--- if I couldn't get a good answer at one, the other si...
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updated over 14 years ago by doug seibert
What's best protective coating for outdoor brass house numbers?
I put 5" brass numbers on my house 10+ years ago--when they were new, they were bright and shinny---as expected, after 10+ years, they have become dull & tarn...
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answersPainting house exterior--- Semi-gloss or Satin finish???
I've decided to paint exterior of house an older house (lap siding) with "hunter green." Within the next few days I must decide on the finish (i.e., semi-gloss o...
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answersupdated about 1 year ago by BV016121
Please help, I need a
Have cute basement apartment in 90+ yr old house. Floors are NOT nice and smooth. I had a small mold problem that was abated quickly. The person who did the mo...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by devildog
older house, 3 apartment, 1 gas furnance, want to install new furnance; BUT.....
Like many many older houses in this town, I have a house that has several apartments (3) in it. The whole house is heated by 1 furnace. Also, not at all unusual,...
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answersred paint blues
Ronnic, Although I've done my share of interior painting, I had a painful experience with red interior paint. My daughter wanted her bedroom painted red. The pre...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by jaes54321
Anyone heard of "packaged outdoor a/c units" and/or "trailer a/c package"????
I have a large room (20'x20')that is NOT ajoined by exterior walls, so, I can't simply stick an a/c through a wall (also central air is not a good option for me)....
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by heatpumpman
Skiming over paneling
To answer your questions, I would need a bit more info. For example (1) is the paneling really wood paneling ---there is still some paper faced (fake wood paper v...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by jaes54321
Peeling paint---"suspects there may also be a layer of wallpaper"
I have serveral older houses (nice rental houses). Painting over wall paper is not ideal --- or advisable. If you have a wall were there is wallpaper (the whole...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by jaes54321
Textured ceiling--- to paint or not to paint, that is the question.
I have several 25+ yr old textured ceilings. I have learned the hard way not to paint. Because there is not a lot of foot traffic on these ceiling-- I've simply ...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by jaes54321
Exterior house paint---- Are there certain colors and finishes that are better than others?
This question does NOT refer to Brands (e.g., is one "brand" better than another). Instead, it refers to colors---Specifically, I am thinking of painting the exte...
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answersInsulating a 1916 house.
Tom has given you one option. I will give you another option. I have several 100+ yr old houses (happen to be nice rental houses). Early in my experience with o...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by jaes54321
Insulating inside of stone-wall foundation---Please HELP.
Have 100+ old house---stone foundation around perimeter. One area of house has a 20' X 20' space with a crawl space that is only 18" high. I am getting air infil...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by homebild
Please help-- need uggestions--please, please.
Have 20' X 20' crawl spce under one part of 100+ yr old house. This crawl space is only 18" high. There is air infiltration somewhere between the STONEWALL FOUN...
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answers"Cementitious" insulation??????
I have some idea what Cementious insulation is; but, HERE IS THE QUESTION: (1) I have 20' X 20' crawlspace (ONLY 18" high) below a 100+ yr old house-- there is ai...
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