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How can I protect the exposed concrete foundation on my ...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
In this video I answer a homeowner who asked for advice on how to protect the exposed concrete foundation...Continue Reading
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Can I store paint in an unheated garage?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Can I store paint in an unheated garage Living in the country there’s always something that needs a lick of paint We...Continue Reading
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Can I install vinyl flooring directly on top of a concre...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Although it’s possible to install vinyl flooring directly on concrete, it's not a great idea I've seen vinyl separate...Continue Reading
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How can I extend the height of a wooden fence from?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How can I extend the height of a wooden fence from five feet to seven feet tall without putting in new posts I want to...Continue Reading
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What can I do to fill the cracks between pine floor boar...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
What can I do to fill the cracks between pine floor boards on my covered veranda Every four years I need to replace...Continue Reading
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How can I treat two new cedar decks I’ll be buildi...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can I treat two new cedar decks I'll be building at our restaurant I need something that looks good and requires...Continue Reading
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Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the pati...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the patio slabs around the perimeter of our leaky basement The slabs...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How can I keep rain from co...
Updated on April 10th, 2021
Q: How can I keep rain from dripping through a second-floor deck I want to use the area underneath the deck for...Continue Reading
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What should I use to strip paint off one outside wall of...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What should I use to strip paint off one outside wall of my house The last time I stripped before painting I used a...Continue Reading
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We bought a new home and have a problem with the cold ce...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
We bought a new home and have a problem with the cold cellarHelp! The roof is corrugated steel, on top of which has...Continue Reading
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What kind of furnace should I have installed?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Our insurance company tells us that our 25 year-old oil tank needs to be replaced or they won't extend coverage Is it...Continue Reading
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MITRE SAW OR TABLESAW Q&A: Which Should I Buy First?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What tool should I buy first, a mitre saw or a table saw I'll be using the tool mainly for home repairs, with an...Continue Reading