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when (if) to use t-molding in laminate flooring installation
When should t-moldings be used when installing laminate flooring across several rooms (or the entire level) of a home? I believe my 1st home was installed with no t-moldings at all except some...
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How to remove the toilet flange plug?
In a new construction I have two toilet flanges. Both have this plug I have never seen before. It is on pretty solid. It has a little tab on it sticking up. I tried to pull on the tab with pliers but...
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Removing excess grout
If grout is already dry but has not been sealed yet, what is the best way to remove (scrape off?) it from the adjusted to the edge area of the travertine tile?
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anyone built any do it yourself windmills or solar panels that work well?
I ran across a website that says it's easy to build your own solar panels and home made windmills. Anyone actually done this?
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Outdoor pond
Have any of you ever built an outdoor pond? I'm curious whether I really need to use 45 mil pond liner, or can I save $$$ and go with 20 mil for about 30% less? I'm in NC, if it matters.
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Diamond blade for HF multipurpose power tool
1) The half moon #27673 diamond blade for tile grout and such, which has been on back order from Harbor Freight, is now in stock and shipping. Mine arrived today in time for some chores that the #...
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Stain Removal (tomato sauce) On Rubbermaid Plastic Containers ?
Hello, Anyone happen to know what, if anything, will remove tomato sauce discoloring of the typical Rubbermaid (semi-rigid) plastic food containers ? Are there any particularly good stain removal...
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Removing weeds within monkey (or mondo) grass
I have a walkway that's bordered by clumps of either monkey or mondo grass (I'm not sure which). The clumps usually do pretty well, but this year several were pretty much taken over by weeds!...
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Removing an azalea bush with yellowjackets
My front yard has (had) 2 azalea bushes beside of a Juniper tree, and while they looked good when I first moved here, they've grown into a mess. So, I thought it would be good to remove the azalea...
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Appropriate NG for outdoor / landscaping questions?
Before I start asking, I wanted to ask if this is an appropriate NG for questions regarding things like lawn repair, tree trimming, weed / bee removal, and other landscaping questions? If not, can you...
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Wiring through brick wall
I want to mount lights on the brick wall either side of the garage door. I will run the individual conductors (THWN) in WireMold metallic raceway on the inside sheetrock wall to a box back-to-back...
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Small Tree Job - Salem, NH
I have a tree that is leaning against another tree. I called a tree service, they came and took a look and agreed it should be removed, but said it was too small a job and they did not want to be...
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removing water heater elements
I have one of those heater element sockets which have holes in the end to take a 3/8" shaft - and I had no problems with the upper element, but the lower one is jammed up solid; with some 3/8" metal...
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Samsung TV
My brother just bought a Samsung HDTV which is supposed to have a red "frame" around the screen which lights up. His does not light up and he thinks there is something wrong with his set. I say there...
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Bosch dishwasher overhead sprayer arm fell off
I have a Bosch SHX46A dishwasher. Yesterday the overhead sprayer arm fell off. I tried putting it on but I can't seem to connect it. This is what all the parts look like: there something broken or...
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