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  • Can tile floor installed in 80s be fixed? tenant dug a 5 inch scratch in it. Don't know how they did it?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 4 hours ago

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    Can this scratch be fixed without damaging the tile more. tile installed on cement floor base back in 1986. Original tile from 1986 but basic low cost tile.
  • What temp is too cold for outdoor painting?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 5 hours ago

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    I keep seeing that it should be at least 50 degrees. Does that mean it should also remain above 50 overnight, or just be 50 or more at the time of applying the paint? So, 50 for how long after applying the paint for it to come out ok?
  • How can I do this in my kitchen?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 6 hours ago

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    I'm wanting to put that stickyback drawer on the countertops because they are so old, ugly, and porus. So to keep them sanitary and appealing to the eye I'd like to put the liner on them. Will it hold up? How often should I replace?
  • ceiling fan does not work with compact fluorescent bulbs.?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 8 hours ago

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    When I put in all four fluorescent bulbs it will blink a few times a minuet, however if I replace one of the bulbs with a standard 60 watt incandescent bulb the three fluorescent and the one incandescent, all work fine. I was reading in the fan instructions about some sort of voltage limiter, is it possible that it is causing the problem?
  • what is the strip of striker paper on match books called?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 9 hours ago

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    While I know it is referred to as striker paper, I need to technical name for it, as I need to purchase some. While I know it is referred to as striker paper, I need the technical name for it, as I need to purchase some.
  • Who Has Better Prices Invincible Construction Or Home Pro (RE:Sunrooms)?

    Other - Home & Garden - 9 hours ago

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    I am shopping around and got a quote from homepro for 45,000 on a sunroom, Invincible Construction Says they will be 35-40 % less than the major competitors. They Gave me some references and they all are reccomending Invincible Construction
  • I smell smoke in my basement when running my fireplace upstairs.?

    Decorating & Remodeling - 10 hours ago

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    I have a fireplace in the living room and a wood stove in my basement. They both use there own flue and are right next to each othe and are bricked together as on. On the outside I have only 1 access door for the soot after sweeping which is on the side of the wood stove. I recently bought the house and at the home inspection he said everything looked good and was clean. When I run the fireplace upstairs I smell smoke in the basement but do not see smoke. I have the damper closed. Its not strong but its there. I was wondering since there is only one access hole outside maybe both chimneys share it and there is alittle cross over for the soot to get over to the access hole and when I run the fireplace the smells is lingering down stairs.
  • I want to live on a farm but...?

    Other - Home & Garden - 12 hours ago

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    My great-grandma use to live on a farm with all of her children. When all of her kids moved out and her husband died, she felt that she needed some company so now she lives with her son, daughter-in-law, and their kids. My Pappy didn't want to see the farm go, so he kept taking care of it and the animals even though nobody was there. I loved that farm SO much! But when I was 6, my pappy died, and they decided to sell all of the animals because there would be no one to take care of them. I offered to take care of them but how could a 6 yr old take care of cows, pigs, chickens, alot of dogs, etc. I was so crushed, I couldn't stop crying. Now my mom and I are looking to move somewhere and she wants to live in a huge neighborhood in a little house. She is going to make her final deal on Monday to get the house built, but I really want to convince her that we should move to the farm and rebuild my great-grandma's old house. I'm almost 14 yrs old now, so I told her I would take care of all the yardwork (mowing) and I would take care of animals (if we got some). Does this sound like a good idea? Do I not know what I'm getting into? Advice will help thanks, and sorry this is so long :) I know that it's alot of work, but I was also thinking that alot of land would be nice when I have friends over, because in a little house, we would have not very much of a yard.
  • How do I remove permanent marker and spray paint from my door easily?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 15 hours ago

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    Someone has vandalised my front door with some sort of solvent permanent marker pen type thing, how can I remove it without painting over it.
  • can running out of gas damage a gas water heater? After running out how can u get the water to heat again?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 16 hours ago

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    We are on pay as you gas with scottishpower. We ran out of gas yesterday and then immediately got a top up. Now the water heater will not heat the water even after we have got more gas. Also, our landlord told us that running out of gas probably damaged the boiler itself..any advice?

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