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Corian, Quartz, Granite
Asked by M.A. from Philadelphia
on July 31, 2009
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I'm looking for a low maintenance, low fuss, no worry, durable countertop! I'd like to put hot things on it, not worry about scratches, or staining it for that matter...
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- I asked my husband...a general contractor. His response: "Quartz is expensive, I can check pricing but the last time I quoted quartz it was more money than granit...
- I JUST went thru the same dilemma. I went around and around. In the end I went with granite and I love it! I also love the place I got it and they are in our area. Ch...
- I agree... I think that the quartz is the way to go... It look awesome and holds up wonderfully!
Finish on Furniture Damaged by Breastmilk Bottle Drips
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on October 12, 2008
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Is there any way, outside of refinishing my furniture tops, to repair the drips from setting bottles of breastmilk on them? I have tried to keep things neat, but betw...
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- I am not sure what color finish your wood is, but if it is a darker finish you can use Old English furniture polish. It works so good-we have darker wood and I use it...
- You can try actually rubbing some mayonnaise on them.... or for something more intensive, use a high grit sand paper to remove it till it's gone and then repolyuretha...
- Try mayo. Sounds crazy but it works on wood. Put a generous helping on the spot and let it sit for several hours if needed longer. My MIL taught me this and it work...
Cleaning Hardwood
Asked by J.A. from Wichita
on June 23, 2009
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I recently pulled up the carpet throughout my house. The wood underneath is in fairly good condition. I eventually plan to refinish it, but it will be awhile before ...
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- I will also say vinegar and water! About a cup or so of vinegar to a gallon of hot water. We have wood floors in every room except our kitchen, and this formula has ...
- I have the best stuff! My girlfriend turned me on to this years ago and we wouldn't go a day without it! Holloway House. Professional for wood floors! It is hard to...
- my house is 125 years old with the original hardwoods. i use the swiffer hardwood cleaner also. don't use anything stronger on it than that though (unless you refini...
Looking for Someone to Stain Furniture
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on May 6, 2009
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Moms,
I have a set of teak furniture that has weathered and turned grey (naturally). We are looking to bring it back to it's original condition. Does anyone know of ...
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- This is thinking outside the box, but if your wood furniture has grayed than this might be a good solution: www.fencemakeovers.com ###-###-####
- I have a "furniture dr." who I have called to fix our office chairs, tables for at least 6 years. His name is John Stout, he works out of his house. ###-###-####. ...
- Smith and Hawken sells some stuff with stain in it that I bought. They actually have a multi-step "program" of sorts, but the stuff with the color is the teak cleaner....
Seeking Reliable Contractor to Refinish Bathroom
Asked by J.D. from Atlanta
on June 11, 2008
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Hello,
Can anyone recommend a reliable and affordable contractor/handyman who has experience with refinishing bathrooms? I specifically need someone who can replace a...
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- Davedi Investments. The number is ###-###-#### or ____@____.com are a small company, but they do great work. I think being small gives them the freedom to give great p...
- I have a friend of mine who might work for you... Nathan Griffith ###-###-#### he has done some work for us.. hope this helps, S.
- J., What area of town do you live in? We live in NE Dekalb (Chamblee/Tucker/Northlake area) and have use two companies. For our large screened-in-porch/den remode...
Custom Drapes, Pillows Needed. Furn refinishing/Reupholstery Recommendations
Asked by K.J. from Houston
on February 1, 2009
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Do you or someone you know had any drapes, pillows custom made RECENTLY that you can recommend? I also need recs for furn refinishing and reupholstery that you have ex...
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- Hi my name is S. and I own a drapery and upholstery store. For drapes - I will go into your home and measure and install the window treatment. My mother who does the d...
- I got a cushion recovered at Champions Refinishing and Upholstery and they were quick and friendly. 16920 Kuykendahl Rd # 223 Houston, TX 77068 ###-###-#### ...
- I need drapes too! Let me know what you hear. Have a great day.
Seeking Bathtub Refinisher
Asked by E.L. from Chicago
on July 30, 2008
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My bathtub is in OK condition but it's old that it's not shiny anymore. I've heard of bathtub refinishing but don't know much about it.
Have any of you had this done...
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- I had it done and it was cheap and looked good. A new bathtub installation would have required us to install new tile, faucets, knobs etc...because our old tub is an ...
- Hi E., just did it in May, I am so happy. That was my problem couldn't get to shine again, but boy does it ever now. Suppose to last at least 10 years. Great Job...
- If you're lucky and get a "good job" done, it can last a few years. You could buy a brand new tub on sale at Home Depot or Menard type stores for $100.00-150.00. They ...
Looking for Someone to Refinish Floors
Asked by A.N. from St. Louis
on January 25, 2009
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Hi,
I am needing to get some hardwood floors in my home refinished, and I hate just randomly picking someone out of the phonebook. Could anyone recommend someone good...
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- Try Blake Flooring - they have refinished several houses for us and always do a good job at a reasonable price.
- We used Prestige Flooring (in Fenton) for our entire house in July 2007. They were great - reasonably priced, prompt, clean. They've got a system that vacuums out th...
- Try Armstrong Flooring in KC. Ask if they have any discounts. ###-###-#### ( I think that's their number. ) They did our floors about 5 years ago. They did a fantast...
Furniture Repair
Asked by P.B. from Dallas
on January 25, 2009
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Does anyone know a good furniture repair service? I am looking to refinish a wood table and repair a chair.
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- My mother does some repair & refinishes. ____@____.com cuts hair too! Her shop is on Crowley Rd.
- I know that there a few places in Lewisville. Downtown area. I have been putting off refinishing my dining room table (does not belong to me) I have an impressive 9 ...
- You could probably do it yourself. There's all kinds of stuff to remove the old varnish, etc.... Books at the libary... Save you some $$$
Seeking Info on Cleaning/polishing Wood Floors
Asked by B.W. from Dallas
on July 23, 2008
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I am wanting information on cleaning/polishing wood floors in a house built in the 50s. Most products in the stores are for sealed wood floors. I cannot afford nor am ...
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- We had the original 1926 wood flooring in our last house and I used Murphy's Oil Soap + water and mop. It always worked well.
- Hi B., I also have old hardwood floors that aren't sealed. They were varnished several years ago but at times get dried out and don't look good at all. When this happe...
- Tung oil is a great way to give dry, wood floors a facelift. I am a realtor and and this is a trick people use to get houses sold. Just put it in a bucket and apply it...
