Discussion Forum
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cost for pest control?
(not a DIY issue) am pricing for pest contract on the house i have been working on. before we move in i want to start fresh with a complete package…
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making / faking crown moldiing
can't find simple large cove crown molding (a simple "C" profile) to match what's throughout my house, Craftsman style ca. 1935.. i need about 9 more feet. been to the…
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floors again- best de-waxer?
finally getting around to the floor sanding/shellac-varnish-poly project i posted about a few months ago. rented an orbital style floor sander for first half of the house and will rent…
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shellac for color, then…?
am creating a new topic cause i'm running out of time; didn't want my specific question to get buried in shellac blues and possibly not get answered. about to sand…
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freshening musty furniture?
had planned to use some old family furniture that has been in storage (apparently rather damp storage). many pieces have a decidedly unpleasant smell--- not just a wee bit musty…
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softening a slamming door
best product to soften the blow of a door that WILL be slammed frequently. weather stripping? what kind looks best? is paintable? thanks-
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brick veneer with foam insulation ?!?
posted this under another discusion, "reinforcing brick wall? help please!" but no responses to this particular question yet and i need to resolve this issue before i proceed- background (again)-…
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reinforcing brick wall? help please!
i posted this in consruction techniques a few days ago and got no replies- am anxious for any opinions and advice before i proceed, so i'm trying again here: do…
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reinforcing old brick FP wall? help!
i ripped out an old coal-burning fireplace which was damaged anyway and had a plaster/mortar and lathe wall over it, cracked and crumbling all the way up to the ceiling.…
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art deco caps for linoleum?
am trying to find a reproduction product to finish off a new vinyl floor in a kitchen. these nifty metal corner finishers and the trim that closes the top where…