DIY Questions and Answer
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Repair Cracked, Damaged Stucco from Around a Window
Q. How do I repair cracked, damaged stucco from around a window? A. Home-improvement stores sell premixed dry stucco in bags just like concrete. [...]
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How to Clean Up Sloppy Mortar Joints
Q. The basement of our home has rough block walls with some very sloppy mortar joints. I’d like to paint the wall, but how should [...]
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Why does my hot water heater run cold so quickly?
Q. Why does my hot water heater run cold so quickly? A. If you’re running out of hot water too quickly, there may be [...]
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How to Remove Car Battery Terminal Corrosion
Q. What causes corrosion of car battery terminals, and what’s the best way to deal with it? A. The sulfuric acid used in car [...]
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The Best Way to Remove a Laminate Backsplash
Q: I am trying to remove my old laminate countertops. After popping loose a couple of screws, the countertop tilts up easily, but the backsplash [...]
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How to Remove a Vinyl Base Strip
Q. We’d like to replace an old vinyl floor with tile. The flooring currently has a vinyl base strip that is firmly attached to the [...]
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Make a 6×6 Post Look like Solid Cedar
Q. I am working on a new deck and would like to cover up a 6-by-6 post with cedar. What is the best way to [...]
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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches
Q. We’ve used an exterminator to kill cockroaches inside our house, and the service seems to have worked inside. The problem is all the cockroaches [...]
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How to Remove Router Marks
Q. What’s the best way to remove burn marks left by a router? A. Sometimes when cutting across the wood grain at a low [...]
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How Do I Remove a Mirror from a Wall?
Q. How do I remove a mirror that is glued to the drywall? A. The staff asked three different contractors this question and got [...]
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