Removing Wallboard Over Drywall
I have 1980s board paneling it looks like tile. It's in the bathroom. It looks like it is glued to the drywall. It covers all the walls with full coverage. I want to paint the bathroom. What do I do to get the paneling off, without destroying the drywall, so I can paint the walls?
Adding Molding to Laminate Cabinet Doors
Before painting laminate cabinet doors in a kitchen, I would really like to add trim to make the flat surfaces look more like real wood. Is this possible? And how do I do it?
Free Home Repair After a House Fire
My home was damaged in a house fire; I had no insurance on it. My mother is dying and I can't work a job because I'm taking care of her in her last days. She's 89 years of age and I hate having to keep moving her from place to place.
Distinguishing Between Drywall Paper and Wallpaper Backing
I have one bedroom wall that has something with a white facing paper and a smooth backing of tan-ish brown that is also brittle and thin. There are also visible seams like drywall boards or poorly hung wallpaper. Beneath this a textured concrete wall.
Inexpensive Bathroom Wall Covering Ideas
I removed old bathroom tiles and plaster from my bathroom walls and now it's down to the drywall paper. I can't afford to have new drywall installed so I'm looking for ideas to cover it up. Some of the areas are uneven.
Remodeling an Older Mobile Home
My husband and I just bought an older mobile home and now we're in the process of completely remodeling it. We need ideas. Maybe someone has done the same and has before and after pictures, and websites, or anything you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Safely Removing a Popcorn Ceiling
How do I determine whether asbestos is in my popcorn ceiling? We are planning to demo it and I want to be safe. Does anyone have a specific tip on how to safely demolish popcorn ceiling yourself? And how to determine if it has asbestos?
Can I Spray Dry Wall Type Texture on Plaster Walls?
Can regular drywall texture be sprayed onto painted plaster walls? If so, is there any special preparation necessary prior to texturing? The walls were papered, but that has been removed and the paste washed off. Thanks in advance.
I would like to know what to use to get old wallpaper paste off a wall so I can paint and put up new wallpaper border. Thanks.
Gluing Bamboo Flooring to a Fiberglass Subfloor on a Boat
Can I glue down bamboo flooring to a fiberglass subfloor on a boat?
Wiring a Bathroom Ceiling Light and Fan Combination
I would like to replace a bathroom ceiling recessed light with a timed fan/light. The fan has 3 connections, live, neutral, and switched live. The old light has just 2, live and neutral. Where do I get the unswitched live from?Thanks.
Stripping a Pickle Wash from Cabinets
How do you strip a pickle wash from cabinets?
How much water to how much softener do I use for wall paper removal?
Preparing a Wall for Paint After Removing Wallpaper
When removing the wallpaper the old paint also came off in many areas. Can I feather, prime, and use flat paint to get a better look?
Troubleshooting a KitchenAid Refrigerator
My KitchenAid side by side refrigerator is not working. There is no red light on the sensor.
Using Envirotex on Countertops
I want to put more Envirotex on. How do I do this? One coat was not enough, some of the places did not cover. Thanks.
Website for Designing and Building a Closet
We live in a mobile home and had the garden tub removed and had a large walk in shower put in. We are taking out the stand up shower and want to make that space a closet.
Insulating the Walls in the Corner of a Room
I need help insulating the corner of a room:
I want to re-finish my oak kitchen cabinets which are in good shape. From what I've read here the liquid sandpaper works best for painting over varnish.
Wood Stain Not Drying on Cabinets
I stripped the stain from cabinets that have quite a bit of age on them. Now that they are stripped, I have applied Minwax stain on them, but the stain is not drying. What did I do wrong and how can I fix my dilemma?
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