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Updated on May 17th, 2022
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again As I polish the metal only some areas come...Continue Reading
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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 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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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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Can you help recommend an insulation upgrade for my 150-...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I'm planning to restore an 1860's board-and-batten home, and need some advice about insulation Right now there's none...Continue Reading
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Can we install drywall over plaster and lathe?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
We're fixing an older home with plaster walls and want to apply drywall over top Can we do this I've heard that you...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Soundproof the Su...
Updated on April 9th, 2022
Q: How can I soundproof the suspended ceiling in my basement My daughter is moving in down there and I'm hoping that...Continue Reading
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What’s your opinion of macerating toilets?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What's your opinion of macerating toilets I'm planning to build a two-piece bathroom in a finished...Continue Reading
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My husband and I would like to paint our Formica counter...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
My husband and I would like to paint our Formica countertop to change its colour Will this work The cost of a...Continue Reading