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Gardening and Horticulture
08-10-19, 07:11 AM
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When to trash a rose bush?
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When to trash a rose bush?
I bought was was supposed to be an orange shrub rose. It seemed to survive the winter. However I'm noticing the main part of the stock is brown/dead and the only live/new growth appears to be...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
11-29-18, 02:09 PM
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Can you test a chandelier before hanging it?
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Can you test a chandelier before hanging it?
When my electrician hung a new 12 light chandelier, one bulb did not light up. We tested with other bulbs, etc., and it appeared that the socket at the end of one chandelier arm was a dud.
The...
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Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
05-26-18, 12:55 PM
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Clogged Dryer Vent Pipe
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Clogged Dryer Vent Pipe
The dryer vent pipe in my daughter's town home is most likely clogged, which is causing her dryer to shut off after a few minutes. The vent on the back of the dryer goes down through the floor...
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Walls and Ceilings
02-11-18, 02:22 PM
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screws coming away from wall
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screws coming away from wall
We have an overhead shower rod for our claw foot tub (D Style) and some screws where it attaches to the side wall are coming loose. I have not been hanging heavy wet items on the shower rod, so I'm...
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Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
12-05-17, 09:39 AM
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Attach Handrail to Plaster Wall
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Attach Handrail to Plaster Wall
I need to attach a lightweight wood hand rail to a plaster wall using 2-3 lightweight metal brackets. Given the wall is plaster lath, what is the best type of bolt/screw to use? Each bracket has...
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Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
11-04-17, 08:02 PM
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base cabinet drawer slides completely out
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base cabinet drawer slides completely out
We have kitchen drawers that slide all the way out if you are not careful. Either there are no stops on these old cabinets, or the stops are broken. The cabinet bases are solid wood (not chip...
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Glass and Mirrors
10-20-17, 08:43 AM
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Hanging Heavy Mirror on Plaster Walls
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Hanging Heavy Mirror on Plaster Walls
Any suggestions on best type of wall hangers for hanging a heavy mirror (50 lbs) on an old plaster wall? is it better to affix a wood board (1 x 4?) to the wall first and use that to install the...
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Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
10-20-17, 08:36 AM
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Great Floor Paint
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Great Floor Paint
Just an fyi - we painted all the floors in my daughter's new house with PPG Breakthrough paint and they turned out really great. The wood floors were too worn to resand and she could not afford to...
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Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
08-13-17, 08:51 AM
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Staining Problem
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I've had some good results with orange/citric...
I've had some good results with orange/citric based strippers. Is this table made of pine? If so, there is a pre-stain treatment that is needed to apply the stain evenly. Pine tends to take a...
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Doors, Skylights and Windows
08-13-17, 08:48 AM
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Bronze Weatherstripping on Vintage Windows
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Found the type of weatherstripping I need. It is...
Found the type of weatherstripping I need. It is called "Meeting Rail" and I found a store that carries it. Meeting Rail Weatherstrip (http://kilianhardware.com/meetrailweat.html) However my...
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Doors, Skylights and Windows
08-13-17, 08:45 AM
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Repairing damaged door
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Repairing damaged door
Need to repair a damaged interior door where there is a 4 inch jagged hole where the lock set once was located. The door is 86 inches tall and 35 inches wide (original to the c 1893 home) and...
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Doors, Skylights and Windows
07-30-17, 09:22 AM
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Bronze Weatherstripping on Vintage Windows
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Thank you, but these instructions are for a...
Thank you, but these instructions are for a different type of weatherstripping. I need instructions for rolled bronze stripping.
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Doors, Skylights and Windows
07-29-17, 08:09 PM
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Bronze Weatherstripping on Vintage Windows
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Bronze Weatherstripping on Vintage Windows
What is the best way to apply bronze weather stripping to double hung wood window sashes? I know how to install metal weather stripping to the sides, but what about where the top/bottom sashes meet?...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
07-29-17, 08:04 PM
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"Spooky" Ceiling Fixture
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"Spooky" Ceiling Fixture
The ceiling light fixture in my daughter's new home goes dim, then bright at odd intervals. I notice it most when the a/c kicks on. The light is an old chandelier with 8 bulbs. I replaced all...
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Bricks, Masonry, Cinder Block, Paving & Walking Stones, Asphalt and Concrete
07-18-17, 06:31 PM
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Efflorescence on bricks 2 days after tuckpointing
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Thanks Shorty. Should I be worried about the...
Thanks Shorty. Should I be worried about the tuck pointing failing?
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Bricks, Masonry, Cinder Block, Paving & Walking Stones, Asphalt and Concrete
07-18-17, 05:33 PM
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Efflorescence on bricks 2 days after tuckpointing
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Efflorescence on bricks 2 days after tuckpointing
two days ago we had tuck pointing done to bricks on the front of our house. For the first 48 hrs everything looked normal, but today I am noticing white residue on the bricks only -- not on the new...
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Gardening and Horticulture
07-09-17, 07:40 AM
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Roses growing but few buds
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Roses growing but few buds
I have three lavender patio roses in planters on my south-facing patio. I believe they get the required 6 hrs sun. I water each day (very hot temps in the midwest).
The bush is putting out long,...
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Gardening and Horticulture
07-09-17, 07:36 AM
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What is wrong with my trees?
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Rose food/insecticide
Once I had insect infestation on a large maple tree. The local nursery suggested purchasing Rose food/fungicide/insecticide and applying it in a large ring around the tree (equal to the width of the...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
07-04-17, 03:45 PM
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Relocating A/C unit
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Relocating A/C unit
When installing an A/C unit, what is the recommended distance from the building/house? The A/C unit on my daughter's town home (she's has an end unit) needs to be moved, and I would like to see it...
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Doors, Skylights and Windows
07-04-17, 03:40 PM
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Gap bottom of exterior wood door
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Gap bottom of exterior wood door
The upstairs balcony door in my daughter's home is too short at the bottom. The gap is not even due to settling of the house (120 yrs old). The gap is now apparent since the carpet has been removed...
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Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces
06-29-17, 07:05 PM
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Prefab metal basement bulkhead
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346
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Prefab metal basement bulkhead
We have a basement walkout that does not have a drain at the very bottom of the stairs. The walkout dimensions are approx 40 inches wide by 90 inches long. Is this size too large for a...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
06-23-17, 01:40 PM
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Central A/C Placement -- On top of Deck?
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418
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Central A/C Placement -- On top of Deck?
My daughter has a brick town home. A deck is being replaced, and we need to decide on placement for the central a/c unit. I do not like the idea of putting it under the deck. Is there any reason...
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Residential & Commercial Security Devices - Door Knobs, Locks, Keys & Dead Bolts
06-08-17, 08:43 AM
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Removing 2-Key Deadbolt - Key is missing
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733
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Removing 2-Key Deadbolt - Key is missing
Can a locked double-keyed deadbolt be removed if you do not have the key? It’s a regular Kwickset lock. The basement door is locked, I can get inside. If there’s a way I can do this myself, I’d...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
03-30-17, 04:10 PM
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3
Replacing Door Weatherstripping - Subaru Forester
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2,276
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Aseret_in_MO
Replacing Door Weatherstripping - Subaru Forester
Is replacing a car door's weatherstripping a diy project? Or is it best left to a mechanic? The weatherstripping on my car is stretched out of shape and the clips won't hold it any more.
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Residential & Commercial Security Devices - Door Knobs, Locks, Keys & Dead Bolts
03-10-17, 05:03 AM
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Sliding surface bolt
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632
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Aseret_in_MO
surface bolt
yes, that was exactly what I was thinking of but in brass. Is there any reason this type of bolt could not be installed at the top of the door and push up?
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