DIY Questions and Answer
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A Good Start-up Toolbox
Q: My daughter and her husband just moved into their first house. They’ve got some work to do, and I thought a toolbox would make [...]
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Keep Ceiling Joists Level when Installing
Q: I’m building a room in the top of my garage and need to hang the ceiling joists. In this case, the joists will hang [...]
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What’s the Difference in Granite Countertops?
Q: For a countertop, what are the advantages/disadvantages of 2-centimeter granite versus 3-centimeter granite? The 2-centimeter is cheaper, but I know you usually get what [...]
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How Do I Install Quarter-Round Trim?
Q: I am installing quarter-round on my new baseboards, what do you use to attach the joints with? Should I use Liquid Nails to glue [...]
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How to Remove a Water Stain from Hardwoods
I have a water stain on my hardwood floor from a leaky plant. Is there a way to remove this? Try using a vibrating palm [...]
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Righting the Wrongs with IN A FIX
IN A FIX, the new home-improvement show on the TLC Network, follows a team of remodelers who rescue homeowners from botched renovation projects.
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DIY Oil and Filter Change
Changing a vehicle’s engine oil and filter is sure to save motorists time and money from trips to the service station.
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Can New Tile Go Over Old Tile?
Q: Can you lay new tiles (saltillo) on top of old ceramic tiles? A: Yes, but only if the existing tile surface is in [...]
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Hazy Headlights–What do you do?
Q: How can I remove the haze that covers my car’s headlights?A: The oxidization of the plastic housing on the headlight can definitely create a [...]
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Should I Tile a Tub?
Q: Do you foresee any problems with using ceramic tiles to re-surface the interior of a bathtub? A: If the tub is fiberglass or [...]
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