Home Improvement Price Comparisons?Home Improvement Price Comparisons. I want to put up a new fence around my yard this year, either a privacy or chain-link. I also plan to repaint the exterior of my home and replace the front porch and back porch.
Skunk Smell in a Mud Puddle?I had a dead skunk in a really big puddle on my property and the dog keeps getting in the water and she stinks. She always goes back to the spot and I can't fill in the puddle, it's way too big.
Phones Not Ringing?All the phones in our house work but they don't ring. Any ideas?
Buy Two, Take One BackWhen I need to buy a toilet seal, jigsaw blade or something I need to for a home improvement project, I often buy two, even though I should only need one. If there is a problem installing a toilet seal or a blade breaks, I don't have to run to the store in the middle of my project to replace it.
Adding a Hitch to a Mobile Home?Does anyone know if you can put the hitch on the opposite end of a mobile home to move it a short distance?
Changing the Colors On a RugMy husband got a nice area rug for the bathroom but the colors didn't quite gel. Salmon stripes when pink would be better.
Making Cornice Boards From Foam Board?Somewhere in my internet travels I saw instructions for making cornice boards with foam board. Unfortunately, I didn't bookmark it or print it or anything. Would anyone happen to know where I could find those instructions?
Putting a Shelf on the Wall Without Brackets?I am looking for a unique way to put a shelf on the wall, using some kind of supports, but not brackets. I had a wild hair about using soup cans (loll) if anyone has any Ideas on what I could use I will welcome the help.
Installing a Spring Tension Rod?Could you please tell me how to install a spring tension rod? I have never used one before.
Finding Legs and a Spigot for a Vintage Sink?We bought a beautiful blue wall mount bathroom sink at a salvage store. It appears to be vintage 1940's. The spigot and hot/cold controls are there, but we don't know if they work. The problem is twofold: Where can we find the chrome support legs it needs? I've looked all over the internet.
Weeds Growing In Cracks In My Driveway?I would like to know how to stop weeds from growing in the cracks of the driveway and sidewalk. I am getting really tired of pulling them out one by one.
Nails Instead of HooksMy husband has the bachelor habit of putting up nails or screws to hang things on in closets, in the walls of the boat, and on the side of furniture! It seems strange . . .
Connecting a Phone Line?We had two phone lines coming into our house. I recently disconnected phone line A. I would now like to connect the jacks inside the house that were used for phone line A into phone line B, the line that is still active.
Fun Entertainment Ideas for a Home in the Country?We just bought some land that we are planning to set up for living pretty soon now. It's kind of far out from town so we want to make it mega fun for guests to be more excited about driving out. We have some ideas like an archery corse, a swing, a tree house, hamocks and a guest room library.
Water Absorbing Snakes?My garage door leaks on one end during rain storms. Can anyone tell me how to make those water snakes that absorb water, then will dry out to be used again? What material would be used for the tube, and what would be used for filler?
Controlling the Humidity in a Parked Motor Coach without Electricity?I need some Ideas for our motor coach. it is parked at a permanent camp site, and this year it is holding the humidity in so bad. I can not use a dehumidifier, because we are gone for 1 to 2 weeks at a time so the electricity is off during that time.
Clock TipsTips about caring for, setting and using clocks. What are your favorite types of clocks?
Inexpensive Remodeling SuppliesWe are buying a new house it is a fixer upper but it will be wonderful when it's done. we need a few things, we need insulation, sheet rock, paint and we also need a 27' pool liner and cover. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as for we are not financially well off.
Dealing with Tight Electrical PlugsIf you have an electric plug that's too tight and hard to remove from the wall, rub the prongs with a soft lead pencil.
Green Water in Above Ground Pool?We just set up a metal frame pool and the water has been nothing but green since! I have shocked it three times, added bleach, used stablizer, clairfier, and algecide as well. We have also added much clorine granules, and still no luck. PLEASE HELP!!! THANKS
Make Friends with the Maintenance FolksThis sounds weird, but make friends with your work maintenance people. I have gotten two side tables (parts of desks), a four-drawer filing cabinet ...
Need Something For Your Home?Ask others if they have extra. I needed curtains for my living room and mentioned this to a neighbor who makes them for herself. She had extra taking up space in a closet - free for me and cleans up for her!
Finding the Right Home Improvement ResourcesI have just been offered a wonderful new position with a substantial salary increase, in the computer software company in which I am presently employed. In order to accept this position, I had to relocate from Vancouver to Toronto. This daunting task seemed overwhelming!
Free Home Renovations?Our family has outgrown our home. We have a new baby on the way in a few short months. We have a good standing home but feel like we could be utilizing more of the home but the design of the home is very old.
Removing Railroad Ties in Rhode Island?Hello, I am looking to replace the railroad ties surrounding my patio. I live in Newport RI (02840) and I am not sure where to go for the service....any thoughts?
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Closing Off Window in Metal Door?I have a metal door that has a window in the middle of it and I don't know how to close off that window. what would be your advice on it?
