Repainting Hard Textured Ceilings
How is the best way to paint hard textured ceilings?
I have striped the wall paper off 3 of 4 walls, but one entire wall has proven to be stubborn. I can't seem to remove any of the wallpaper (at all) from this one wall. I have tried D.I.F, vinegar, and dish soap, but nothing I try seems to work. Can anyone help?
Painting Varnished Doors and Doorways
What is the best way to paint over varnished doors and doorways that are very dark?
Should I paint the wall first and then the skirting boards?
I have a well pump that is currently on a 20 amp circuit and has 12 gauge wire. I want to add a light switch and receptacle in the pump house using 14 gauge wire.
How do you make a self contained sink if there is no running water available?
Neighbor's Dog Getting Under My Mobile Home
The neighbor's large Pit Bull keeps getting under my home. I have a well installed vinyl skirting, but he just goes right through it. Besides my venting and insulation, what else can he be damaging (i.e., natural gas line)?
Painting Latex Paint Over Oil Paint
I am getting ready to paint the foyer. The trim work has oil base paint on it. Can I use a latex primer or do I have to use an oil base primer and can latex paint be used on oil base primer?
Wallpaper Over Formica Counter Top
Can I put wallpaper over a Formica counter top?
I'm trying to remove my bathroom ceiling paint. Most of it scrapped off easily, but the rest is very stubborn. Is there an easy way to remove it?
Heating an Addition on a House
My husband and I have recently built on a 14' x 24' addition. We are not finished with it yet and we have not broken through to our existing house. The addition is built on sonotubes and is on top of our entrance to our cellar and crawlspace.
Dye from Silk Flowers Stained House Siding
My "silk flowers" used in outdoor planter baskets are leaking red dye down my wall. How do I remove the dye from the silk flowers off of the baskets and wooden walls on the outdoor surface of my house?
Best Paint Finish for Ceilings
Is it a good idea to use eggshell finish on ceilings?
Getting Rid of Moisture Buildup in Closet
I have been away for a week. I came home to find that when I opened my closet, there were little beads of water puddles by the hundreds of the floor. My shoes were not wet. This closet is normally the coldest place in my apartment, even without an air vent. What caused this?
I just bought a place and I have a big pool in my back yard. Do I need to keep water in my inground pool for the winter. I emptied it to clean it and will be doing some work on it in the spring.
Painting With a Roller Left Lines
How do you cover paint lines left from painting the walls with a roller?
Painting a Ceiling With Can Lights
Is there a easy way of painting a kitchen ceiling that has downlights fitted into it? Do I have to try and pop them out or must I navigate around them? Any advice would be appreciated.
Best Brush to Use With Enamel Paint
Why does it say to use a synthetic brush when painting a radiator with enamel paint?
Painting Interior Walls With Matte Emulsion
Can you paint over satin paint on interior walls with matte emulsion?
Installing Self-Adhesive Floor Tiles
How does one make the pattern for laying adhesive floor tiles around the bottom of the toilet?
Painting Over Varnish Without Sanding
I've heard that it's possible to paint over varnish without sanding by using Zinsser BIN primer. Has anyone tried this?
Circuit Breaker Broke While Being Turned On
I had to change the outlet in the bedroom because it almost burned. I put in the new outlet then went to turn on the main circuit breaker. It was so hard it to move that it broke off.
Heating a Partially Finished Basement
I have an 11 year old, fairly well insulated 2 story home (1700 Sq ft). I am planning to install a pellet stove soon. I have a forced hot air system (heat and A/C). My basement is "semi-finished" meaning I'm in the process of insulating the cement walls.
How do you wire a 30amp disconnect switch box to #6 overhead wire? I am running 12-2 from the switch box to the #6 coming into the building. Do you connect the black 12-2 wire to one of the #6 wires and the white 12-2 wire to the other #6 wire?
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Refinishing Cultured Marble Counters
To make this project easier I removed my faucet and drain.
I am starting to get my back yard cleared out. About 15 trees will be removed, grass seed will be planted and I would like a small patio area to be exposed from the French Doors I hope to have installed.
Keeping Algae from Growing in a Pond
I have a pond that measures about 30' across and is about 5' deep in the very center, and I want to keep algae from forming without having to treat the water with chemicals, or clutter the pond with plants to block out the sunlight.
