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Paintbrushes
How can I increase the life of a paintbrush?
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Protecting Wood
How do I protect wood when it is placed in a vise?
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Clamps
I have always put wood blocks between my clamps and workpieces to prevent marking the wood. I see that newer...
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Professional Help
I would like to undertake some of the renovation of my house myself, but I realize that some jobs are...
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Fireplaces-2
We have a floor-to-ceiling fireplace made of rock. Over the years, the rock has been discolored from escaping smoke. I...
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Fireplaces-1
I am thinking of converting my decorative fireplace into a working one. What are the standard safety precautions for a...
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Contact Cement
I have used contact cement for years but now I see a water-based contact cement in the stores. Is this...
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Gluing-2
How do you prevent glue from hardening too quickly, and how do you get glue into small spaces?
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Gluing-1
I want to fix a broken lampshade, but no glue seems to work on hard plastic. Is there any way...
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Arborite
I have an arborite kitchen countertop over which I would like to apply more arborite. Do I have to remove...
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Odorous Sump Pumps
I recently removed an old sump pump, and filled the hole in the floor that it had created with foam...
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Basement Floods
When it rains, water seeps up through my basement floor. Last year I had the property landscaped, so I know...
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Frozen Pipes
I have a frozen steel pipe in my basement. I there anything I can do to thaw it before the...
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Loose Showerheads
Is there any way that I can secure a showerhead that moves from the wall when it is touched? Will...
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Odorous Shower Drains
We installed a shower in our basement about one year ago. We have noticed a gaseous odor emanating from the...
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Loud Pipes
My main drain leading from the roof to the basement passes through the wall that separates the kitchen and the...
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Renovating Bathrooms
I am planning to renovate my bathroom. I would like to install a sink and a shower on one side...
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Freezing Stack Pipes
I have been experiencing problems with the stack pipe, which passes through an unheated garage. During the winter the stack...
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Installing Sinks
I am going to install a new sink in my basement. I will have to add an extension of copper...
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Uneven Water
The flow of water from my showerhead is uneven. Can the problem be corrected without installing a new showerhead?
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Low Water Pressure-2
When the dishwasher and washing machine are running, or someone flushes the toilet, water pressure in the shower becomes weak...
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Cleaning Bathtubs
What kind of paint should I use to remove rusty discoloration marks on the bottom of my bathtub?
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Frosted Fruit Arrangement
It's a lot easier to create this gorgeous centerpiece than it looks. For food-safety reasons, make frosted fruit the...