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Painting Wood Paneling
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on December 13, 2009
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Anyone had experience with painting wood paneling?
Our den has wood paneled walls that I have wanted to paint since we moved in. I am trying to decide if I want to t...
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- The prep work is the hardest part. The kind of paneling you have and what finish is on it will determine the prep you need to do. Here is why I haven't painted our ...
- I have painted wood paneling in several different houses for myself and for friends. This is what i have done: First use sandpaper to rough it up a bit and then wipe ...
- Hi M., I have refinished lots of furniture and painted almost all of the rooms in the four houses that we've owned in the last 9 yrs. There is a product availab...
How Do I Get Rid of a Woodpecker?
Asked by C.J. from Harrisburg
on October 3, 2008
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I have heard this knocking sound outside, and never did I imagine that I would find that a little cute , but annoying woodpecker is living or doing damage in my wood b...
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- The cheapest and easiest way to get rid of a woodpecker is to scare him away with a mylar balloon (like the type you see at the grocery store/toystore/party store for ...
- I hope you don't believe in shooting the messenger. The problem may not be the woodpecker--there may be bugs, that are attracting the woodpecker, that are doing more ...
- Be aware that it is illegal to harm a woodpecker (yes, really!) Get those blow-up owls & put them near where they are pecking OR put shiny objects (CD's, pie pans, e...
Interior Door...is That Crayon?
Asked by L.M. from Lexington
on August 29, 2008
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OK, I have an interior door that has reminants of what appears to be crayon. This is a textured surface (wood grain, or simulated wood grain) and is painted. I am co...
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- I have always used Goo Be Gone-- works great on crayon on painted walls-- Mom-tested--LOL Mel
- Never used in on a door, but a magic eraser with water works great in the wall. Try it. I do not think it would hurt the door. A. M
- You can actually go to the Crayola website and look for help. They have a section on how to remove crayon from lots of different surfaces. Yep, been there done that!
Swing
Asked by M.D. from Phoenix
on May 17, 2010
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I bought my baby boy an out door swing, its the all so famous swing that has been around for forever where it can be used from 6months to 3 yrs...anyway I live in AZ a...
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- I've seen most people here in AZ hang them from the wood on the patio roof (underneath beam).
- Well, if you have a covered porch or deck, you may be able to hang it from the ceiling. I have even seen swings installed inside, just as long as you make sure they ar...
- We used to live in Yuma so I know your frustration. We used a metal frame from a porch bench swing and used the s-hooks to hook the baby swing up to the frame. We happ...
Need Handyman to Repair Cosmetic Things to Sell Home
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on March 23, 2008
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We are currently getting our home ready to place on the market. We have done a few repairs on our own, but need someone with some expertise in certain areas: plumbing...
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- Call Blake Vincent, B.S.E.E. with V.I.P. Services, Inc. at ###-###-#### or email him at ____@____.com is located in Garland in the Firewheel area and does great work. ...
- I am a mother also with my own cleaning business.I work with a real nice guy who has his own business he specializes in everything.Abdul Hakams Home Improvement ###-##...
- I know of a gentleman named, Jim Hanson. He has done some awesome work here at our office. One tip: Have an Itemized and Detailed list of what you need done and have...
Stinky Stinky!! PLEASE Help!
Asked by L.M. from Houston
on September 1, 2011
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Ok this is so gross, but I can't take it anymore!!! Our downstairs toilet STINKS!!!! I clean it ALL the time. Just now I cleaned it again and it STILL stinks!! I scrub...
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- Yikes, maybe you need a plumberr to give you advice as to possible backups in the pipes? It's not coming from the flooring is it? Seems like you would know though be...
- Look under the rim in the front. And around the bolts at the bottom. Is this toilet used a lot? If not, you should still flush it every day.
- Do you have boys? They miss you know, it soaks into wood ya know? Have your husband, or you, remove the toilet. You will need a new wax ring to do this. Once it ...
What Backyard Play Euqipment Is Best?
Asked by D.P. from New York
on April 23, 2008
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Hello fellow mothers, I need some help. My husband & I have been deciding over a year now as to what kind of swing set to get my daughter. She will be 3 in August. I...
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- D., I work for a playground safety company. We do not sell residential but we recommend Eastern Jungle Gym. C. MOM HELPING MOMS WORK FROM HOME! http://www.sta...
- Costco has one that is pretty big & reasonably priced. I would say, go for the big one now. Your daighter will be climbing before you know it. We're also thinking a...
- We bought a design package from Home Depot that allowed several different versions of building it. We ordered the materials and had a family friend build it. Cost $120...
Black Mold.
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on February 2, 2012
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We knew we had some in the bathroom where the roof is leaking. A few weeks ago when it got cold out the kitchen pipes froze and we had to thaw them. When I opened the...
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- You have to do something -- either get it cleaned up properly or figure out a way to get out of the house. Black mold can cause all kinds of health problems that are v...
- So sorry for your troubles. Talk to a lawyer but not just any lawyer - a real estate lawyer. We bought a house in 2010 and the sellers didn't disclose significant ...
- My plan of action - if I had no extra $$ to spend. 1. call my insurance company and get a clear outline of what they will cover in terms of "mold identification/scree...
De-squeaking a Bed... Is It Possible?
Asked by R.. from Chattanooga
on March 19, 2011
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My fiance and I bought a new bed and box spring set last year. Well... already the darn thing is squeaky as heck. We live with my in-laws, who sleep across the hall. S...
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- Call the store you bought it from. We had that problem and they came out and replaced it. Then when that one squeaked later on.....it was the wood slats underneat...
- WD-40? Stops squeaky everything else...
- I would cover the box spring in a thick blanket like that mink fur.. even staple gun it to the wood frame of the box. That would muffle the noise from that at least so...
How Can You Store a Pool Table??
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on April 15, 2010
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I am wanting to move my daycare back down to my basement but we have a pool table down there and that is one reason why I moved it up here but I could really use the ...
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- The daycare we use has a pool table in the daycare area. They put a cover on it. It is used for a big changing table for all the kids. It is enough space to have all...
- As a former storage facility manager, I highly suggest NOT storing it. Give it away, or sell it and put the money away to use to buy a new one when your kids get old e...
- My brother in law stored his in the attic...it all came apart pretty easily and he just made sure to store the parts on the support beams. The slate top was the most ...
