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Have you completed the shower tiling and painted the vanity and mirrors?

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6 months ago

Asked by Tristan Olsen

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How can I repair a soldered pipe connected to the wall?

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6 months ago

Asked by Nixon Johnson

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Which type of paint – acrylic, latex, oil-based, or alkyd – is best for protecting an exterior metal door from the elements?

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6 months ago

Asked by Arno Gonzalez

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How can I update my kitchen with a new back splash and counter cover without replacing it completely, and add a semi-gloss finish to my cabinets to fix the matte look?

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6 months ago

Asked by Paul-Gerhard Seliger

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Have you faced challenges when adding a gazebo close to your house for an outdoor kitchen setup with concerns about water runoff? What solutions have you found to work or not work in a similar situation?

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6 months ago

Asked by Mair Martins

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Is OSB a suitable alternative to plywood for building a patio roof cover, or are they different materials?

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6 months ago

Asked by Earl Harrison

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Any tips for a first-time mudroom renovator on filling weird gaps and finishing touches like baseboard strips?

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6 months ago

Asked by Willow Chen

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Looking to paint my plastic cube chairs for my classroom next school year – any advice on preventing peeling or flaking?

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6 months ago

Asked by Lauren Porter

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What should I do with the mysterious basement drain that seems to cause water to come in during heavy rain and snow?

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6 months ago

Asked by Svein Kolstad

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How can we cover the sink access temporarily and remove glue from an outdoor counter on our coquinashell dash wall without causing damage?

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6 months ago

Asked by Muhammet Fonville

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Is the lack of power in my camper RV due to improperly wired light switches and outlets in the bathroom and kitchen?

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6 months ago

Asked by Liam White

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Should we be worried about potential lead dust exposure from sanding painted hardwood floors in our 100-year-old home without proper precautions or testing?

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6 months ago

Asked by Clifton Russell

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How can I install radiant heat and epoxy floors on a concrete slab if they may not bond properly?

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6 months ago

Asked by Earl Fisher

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Can we simply glue a new sill on after switching out the windows if we don’t have many tools available?

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6 months ago

Asked by Pervushko Grabchenko

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How can I transform my basement dungeon room into something more inviting after tackling my first plumbing project?

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6 months ago

Asked by Aiden Jean-Baptiste

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Should caulk be applied around this system post-installation?

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6 months ago

Asked by Tristan Williamson

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Should I lay cement backer board directly on existing 1/2″ subfloor or replace it with 3/4″ subflooring before tiling a bathroom floor in a house built in 1964?

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6 months ago

Asked by Benita Börner

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What precautions should I take when removing my current fireplace insert and creating a larger gap for the new 3-sided electric insert? Any other suggestions for the overall project?

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6 months ago

Asked by Nadia Mascareñas

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Is high humidity from the shower causing the popcorn ceiling to peel off, or is there more serious water damage to the drywall ceiling?

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6 months ago

Asked by Gabriel Phillips

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What is the best method for covering a backyard patch of dirt with concrete, including correct depth, materials, and concrete type to use?

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6 months ago

Asked by Kerttu Hannula

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What else should I consider doing while replacing the floor joists and subfloor in my 1940s farmhouse?

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6 months ago

Asked by Fevrosiya Polovinko

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Is this equipment OSHA approved?

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6 months ago

Asked by Charlotte Robinson

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Any plumbers available to offer advice on burying pipes in concrete during interior remodeling projects?

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6 months ago

Asked by Rasmus Savela

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Looking to repaint my latex walls – any advice for achieving a flawless finish or pitfalls to avoid during the process?

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6 months ago

Asked by Rodrigo Marín

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“Does anyone have advice on milling fresh lumber for kitchen sills – should I kiln dry it first?”

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6 months ago

Asked by Julianne Vårdal

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“Have you ever wondered how we can effectively summarize information in just one sentence?”

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6 months ago

Asked by Samuel Perko

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What angle degree should I cut the boards at to achieve the same pattern?

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6 months ago

Asked by Lea French

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What is the quickest and most effective method for integrating a new sprinkler into an existing line, even if it’s not in the exact corner of the yard?

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6 months ago

Asked by Tammy Brooks

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Struggling to reassemble our ceiling fan after cleaning – any advice on how to reattach the two old springs?

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6 months ago

Asked by Fabien Adam

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What makes this trick so appealing to you?

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6 months ago

Asked by Arlene Stevens

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Would anyone in Houston like three free, unused white French doors to clear out of my garage?

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6 months ago

Asked by Carmelo Vergara

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What color suggestions and modern furnishings do you recommend to keep a room light and airy in a location with long dark winters?

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6 months ago

Asked by Eva Tremblay

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What type of plug is needed for an air compressor?

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6 months ago

Asked by Joselien Van der Winden

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Should I replace the 5/8 inch MDF underlayment with plywood before installing LVP and tile during my 70s remodel?

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6 months ago

Asked by Orlanda Moreira

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Question: Have you ever encountered something unexpected while working as an electrician?

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6 months ago

Asked by Aurora Núñez

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How can we effectively remove the texture left by years of paint layers on our Sheetrock after removing scalloped trim from our 1950s home?

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6 months ago

Asked by Josette Thomas

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Why does the hallway light flicker at night but stop when another light is turned on?

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6 months ago

Asked by Daryl Oliver

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What makes this sight so breathtakingly magnificent?

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6 months ago

Asked by Charles Ambrose

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How long did it take you to complete the project, and what specific components did you construct yourself?

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6 months ago

Asked by Martin Hoffman

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¿Cómo se puede mejorar la eficiencia en el trabajo?

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6 months ago

Asked by Jovelino Caldeira

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Is the electricity supply flawless and reliable?

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6 months ago

Asked by Steven Cox

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Is there a spacer or alternative solution to bridge the gap between my ceiling fan bracket and the metal outlet box that extends 12 inches past the ceiling?

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6 months ago

Asked by Hailey Ginnish

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What are some of the most outrageous things that have happened recently?

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6 months ago

Asked by Atharv Anchan

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What crucial step am I overlooking if four different sizes of new covers still don’t fit over the open vent holes in my walls, despite removing the original cover?

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6 months ago

Asked by Andrea Thomsen

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How can I properly finish my basement to prevent water damage while still allowing for air flow and water movement?

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6 months ago

Asked by Ege Öztürk

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Have you completed a tuff shed with stucco, drywall, etc. for a gym and office, and if so, can you share photos and your experience for inspiration and advice?

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6 months ago

Asked by Delphine Morin

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How can I efficiently remove drywall from a ceiling with plywood above it?

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6 months ago

Asked by Nora Douglas

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Can the admin approve the installation of one thick 12 by 12 tile surrounded by thinner tiles in a 12 by 12 space for tiling help?

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6 months ago

Asked by Lyubovir Vitoshinskiy

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How can I repair a rotted bathroom door frame at the base without replacing the entire frame in a cost-effective way?

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6 months ago

Asked by Nurdan Erginsoy

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What’s a fair price for my new design?

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6 months ago

Asked by Debra Gibson