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How hard is it to turn a door into a wall and match cabinetry? 19 politicat May 2014 Jun 2014 1 5995

I need stain removal help--big time! 4 Paper Roses Jun 2014 Jun 2014 0 25568

Looking for old-fashioned metal gate latch with vertical tension rod that slips into a horseshoe 9 IrishAyes Jun 2014 Jun 2014 1 5910

instant deck 7 tk2kewl Jun 2014 Jun 2014 6 2653

Cheap Easy Whole House Attic Fan (plus one other idea) 3 IrishAyes May 2014 May 2014 0 2258

Hanging a pallet planter on a brick wall 3 shireen May 2014 May 2014 0 24188

Halogen light bulb in globe fixture? 5 JayhawkSD May 2014 May 2014 0 5070

Dovetail Jig Fixture 14 X_Digger Apr 2014 May 2014 7 5132

Shelving / Storage solutions in small-ish space? 14 villager Mar 2014 May 2014 1 2974

Another scrap project.. 4 X_Digger Apr 2014 May 2014 8 2289

Make your own fake marble 4 IrishAyes Apr 2014 May 2014 1 2752

My kitchen wants this... 7 Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 Apr 2014 5 2690

Pulled up some of the frickin' carpet 14 Tab Apr 2014 Apr 2014 0 3189

Backyard remodel 18 shanti Apr 2014 Apr 2014 0 3246

Two sorta scrap projects.. 10 X_Digger Apr 2014 Apr 2014 5 2501

free kindle book -- Things My Grandmother Taught Me About Organized Living 1 NMDemDist2 Apr 2014 Apr 2014 0 1843

Anyone know the cost of a furnace/AC replacement? 14 Auggie Jan 2012 Apr 2014 0 68912

Do any DUers have a Hydro-Sil wall mounted electric heater? 6 Paper Roses Mar 2014 Mar 2014 0 3139

What kind of support does a 15 inch overhang on an island require? 14 Baitball Blogger Mar 2014 Mar 2014 1 64638

Circular saw reccomendation wanted 20 quakerboy Feb 2012 Mar 2014 0 12577

Help...I am a Babe in the Woods of emergency generators! 12 Walk away Nov 2013 Mar 2014 0 5066

black stuff in toilet bowl-long 12 irisblue Oct 2013 Mar 2014 3 86715

Electrical question 23 Holly_Hobby Mar 2014 Mar 2014 0 4775

The mystery deepens in our ungrounded house 14 Holly_Hobby Mar 2014 Mar 2014 0 3560

Backsplash and range hood. 4 Baitball Blogger Mar 2014 Mar 2014 0 2665

Cracks in the cement before tiling. 9 Baitball Blogger Mar 2014 Mar 2014 0 3200

Interesting experience today regarding flooring. 9 OffWithTheirHeads Nov 2013 Mar 2014 1 2896

Staining outdoor Concrete Blocks 6 Whisp Feb 2014 Mar 2014 0 2446

When is it time to replace the dishwasher? 6 hedgehog Sep 2012 Mar 2014 0 3474

Help!! GE Washer Control Board 21 hamsterjill Mar 2014 Mar 2014 0 50097

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

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Photo attached, what kind of wood floors are these? 7 warrior1 Mar 2014 Mar 2014 0 2879

Sewing machine to vanity 2 X_Digger Mar 2014 Mar 2014 3 3610

fluorescent tube light bulbs 7 anasv Feb 2014 Feb 2014 0 4151

It's been kinda slow here so I thought I would post pics of my latest DIY (semi-pro) project. 12 Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2012 Feb 2014 8 5294

Anyone with knowledge of Victorian-era (and earlier) floor finishing techniques? 8 IrishAyes Feb 2014 Feb 2014 0 2746

LED Lightbulbs and antique lamps 10 Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 Feb 2014 0 2797

need metal-to-wood glue advice (or other ideas) 21 Kali Mar 2013 Jan 2014 0 98596

Chlorine free pool systems. 7 Mr. McD Feb 2012 Jan 2014 0 3350

How do I get the old non-slip strips off the floor of my bathtub so that it is clean again? 7 jwirr Feb 2012 Jan 2014 0 6541

Does anyone have experience with smart strand carpet? I have cats... 1 LaydeeBug Jul 2013 Jan 2014 0 1940

Find The Water Leak (Poll) 0 BobUp Jan 2014 Jan 2014 0 2469

New-to-Me website alert! You'll love it. (LATER EDIT- DON'T DO WHAT I DID, THOUGH) 5 IrishAyes Jan 2014 Jan 2014 10 2521

I'd like to volunteer as host. 13 X_Digger Sep 2013 Jan 2014 0 3258

UPDATE WARNING 0 IrishAyes Jan 2014 Jan 2014 0 1552

With some heavy snows & cold about the country this might be helpful 0 Sherman A1 Jan 2014 Jan 2014 5 1794

Has anyone here ever replaced a thermostat? 16 Paper Roses Dec 2013 Jan 2014 0 4133

Anybody here ever do a leather repair/recolor on a sofa? 2 Silver Gaia Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 2335

Help! My kitchen light has developed an environmental conscience! 5 struggle4progress Oct 2013 Dec 2013 0 2264

Advice on HDTV Antennas? 8 tk2kewl Oct 2013 Dec 2013 0 4415

Water drops on porcelain tile and grout next to shower, reason for any concern ? 3 steve2470 Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 2308

Another question on a DIFFERENT subject this time, promise 17 IrishAyes Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 4554

Any good green ideas on what to do about frozen drain pipe for washing machine? 22 IrishAyes Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 38467

Condensation running down my range vent into my microwave in cold weather? (And cracks in ceiling) 22 GreenPartyVoter Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 23546

Got a fun project in the planning stage, could use some opinions.. 13 X_Digger Sep 2013 Dec 2013 2 4516

We need to cut off old, rotten deck joists flush to the side of the house. How? 30 OnionPatch Sep 2013 Nov 2013 0 23900

Gas Fireplace 5 Aerows Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 2434

I hate plumbing. It is just dirty, hot and nasty 3 nadinbrzezinski Nov 2013 Nov 2013 1 2395

To catch a mouse 6 Warpy Nov 2013 Nov 2013 1 2673

I have a heating problem and question. Can anyone help? 8 Paper Roses Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 2975

A 12 volt NiCd battery on a drill, sizzled and then started smoking 7 HereSince1628 Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 2758

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

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New sunroom - need flooring advice, please! 13 GoneOffShore Feb 2012 Nov 2013 0 50511

Industrial coffee table 5 X_Digger Nov 2013 Nov 2013 5 4916

Check out this idea for light switch covers. 2 snagglepuss Oct 2013 Nov 2013 3 2012

Opinions needed on getting home ready to sell 28 Digit Feb 2013 Nov 2013 0 8438

Desk top / organizer / thing complete 14 X_Digger Oct 2013 Nov 2013 6 4215

Out of dishwasher soap? 15 Texasgal Feb 2012 Nov 2013 6 5516

FYI aluminum foil as a "band-aid" for the pcv tube on '98 escort. 3 HereSince1628 Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 2320

Has anyone lifted/jacked up a 2 story house? 2 WCLinolVir Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 1988

I attached an LED strip 3 pscot Oct 2013 Oct 2013 1 2000

Sofa nightmare 11 CountAllVotes Oct 2013 Oct 2013 0 4005

Replacing CCFLs in an LCD TV 0 Duer 157099 Oct 2013 Oct 2013 0 1468

Wow, I am clueless I know, but just got a impact drill, it is amazing.... 2 Logical Oct 2013 Oct 2013 2 2061

Cheap bathroom upgrade that is fantastic 11 SHRED Jul 2013 Oct 2013 0 3529

Two of the CFL bulbs on the chandelier have gone out - 4 hedgehog Sep 2013 Oct 2013 0 2068

"Missing" paint formula from the database at Lowe's... 5 WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 Oct 2013 0 2910

Anyone here have experience with paint/primer that has vapor barrier properties? 8 HereSince1628 Sep 2013 Oct 2013 0 6891

Has anyone done geothermal? 9 LaydeeBug Sep 2013 Oct 2013 2 2581

This message was self-deleted by its author 20 Walk away Mar 2013 Sep 2013 0 10289

Hall table 7 X_Digger Sep 2013 Sep 2013 3 3502

Has anyone put in an Ikea Kitchen 11 The empressof all Sep 2013 Sep 2013 0 6516

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