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tinting primer on kitchen cabinets
Has anyone tried to tint a whitish primer with a dark color? The overcoat is going to be an enamel walnut brown. I noticed that sometimes, the white undercoat shows through, requiring a se cond...
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Shower/Tub Caulking Failure
The caulking at the top of our fiberglass shower/tub failed with age. By the time I noticed it, water damaged the edge of the drywall. I've cleaned out the old caulk, the damaged mud, and the damaged...
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Happy 4th of July to our southern neighbors
Here's wishing that everyone south of the 49th parallel(* See Note Below), including those in Alaska, have a happy and safe Independance Day holiday. Canada celebrated "Canada Day" last Monday on July...
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OT What are goat-heads?
OT "We moved out to the country 2 years ago. Within the first two days all 3 of our 4 kids' bike tires went flat from the goat-heads on the property." What are goat-heads?
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In a normal pool, does anything *mix* the water to aid the filter?
I have one of those supposedly self-cleaning pools, which isn't cleaning all that well - so - I was just wondering how "normal" pools work before I turn off the cleaning system completely. My basic...
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Installing a STRONG shelf on garage wall
I want to install a STRONG shelf on my garage wall about a foot above the floor. The shelf will be on the wall between the garage and the house. I plan to attach a 2 by 4 to the wall with lag bolts...
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10 years ago
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machine oil smell from refrigerator
I feel a little guilty asking again about machine oil smell from appliances . Well, here goes. I rent an apartment which supplies a relatively new fridge (2009 maybe). B ut it has received knocks and...
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I got sick and tired.
About once a year I have to completely take apart my laptop to clean-out du st from the heat-sink. Now they could have just put in some kind of access panel where the heat-sink is so that I could just...
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10 years ago
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Help sizing undermount kitchen sink?
Just installed new cabinets and my sink base is 33". I want an SS undermount double well sink. The model I'm looking at shows its maximum width as 32 1/4 which leaves a whopping 3/8" on either side....
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10 years ago
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"Tar paper" on roof of small overhang
Small -- 4x6 +- wooden "eyebrow" or overhang on back porch (S. exposure). Have to replace old worn cover (what we used to call "tar paper". Any difference between individual shingles and sheet, in...
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How do I prep interior concrete for staining?
My home is 10 years old, I have just recently pulled up my carpet and have started pulling up my linoleum. I would love to stain my concrete but I'm stuck. My slab has glue marks and some sort of...
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Deck Question Re "Restore" Product By Rust Oleum ?
Hello, Anyone use that heavy paint-like "Restore" coating product by RustOleum ? Have a quite old pressure treated wood Deck. Live in New England. Would appreciate any opinions on, and in particular...
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Teknion Cublicles
Our office has Teknion cubicles that were installed a long time ago. The particular model is discontinued, and I don't know what the model is. The glass panel in my cube is loose to the point that it...
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Multi-meter
My ancient multi meter bought the farm. Any recommendations for a decent replacement. Bought a cheapie at Harbor Freight last year while out of town and that had a faulty connection and blew on first...
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Did the free photo uploading site (picturepush.com) suddenly enforce registration?
Yikes. They're going to delete the pictures! That will make a zillion USENET posts useless as an archive. Bummer. FROM THEIR LETTER: Unfortunately, starting today will no longer offer a free-plan....
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