Discussion Forum
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Mounting oriental fan on wall…how?
I have an oriental fan that is approx 3ft by 6ft when opened. It is similar to this one - http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/asianideas_1896_34236363 I want to mount it on my living room…
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House cleaner for pressure washer…
My vinyl siding is really dirty with a mix of dirt, green moss(?), and some kind of black stuff (mildew?). I normally wash it down with just water. However, there…
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Engineered flooring brands….
I'm about to install a new hardwood floor in my family room. After countless threads, articles, and cost considerations, I've decided on engineered wood flooring. I'm referring to the all…
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Replacing dishwasher with a raised floor
Here's the situation: - need to replace the dishwasher...old one is leaking all over the place. - previous buttheads...uh I mean owners, laid down 1/2 inch plywood and a new…
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Water pipes knocking near meter…
I'm getting a hammering sound everytime we run the water. I don't have any of the extra lengths of copper pipes near the shut off valves installed either. The hammering…
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Fixing water shutoff valves..need advice
Well, as Shep mentioned in another post, I really hate plumbing jobs as well...at least when they are unplanned. For some odd reason, the plastic pipes under my pedestal sink…
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My new mantel
Well, I finally got a digital SLR. Been dying for one for the longest time. It came just in time too. I finally finished my living room. Here is a…
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Water-based poly over white paint?
I have a painted white newel post. Unfortunately, due to an active family with 2 young kids, the corners on the cap are getting nicked. There are some scratches too.…
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Need another magazine – recommendations?
I'm not sure if this is appropriate for here or not. If it's not, feel free to delete this; I understand. I LOVE Fine Homebuilding! I also subscribe to Fine…
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How to mount mantel to brick veneer wall
I'm almost done with my custom made mantel. It's approx 80 inches wide by 8.5 inches deep. It is made from a combo of clear pine shelf, mdf crown trim,…