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• Posted in thread: Painting Wood Paneling on 11-30-2007 at 05:03 PM
  I would try to go for a venetian plaster look. The rough plaster texture will camouflage the
  lines in the paneling and you won't have to further texture the walls. I had some damaged walls
  in my maste...

• Posted in thread: 3D Murals (bas relief) on 11-30-2007 at 04:56 PM
  Wow -- I've never seen anything like that before. Thanks for the new ideas!:)

• Posted in thread: Shower fixture replacement on 08-16-2007 at 03:50 PM
  You can try to purchase new valves and handles -- they may be available for newer fixtures from
  major manufacturers (Delta, etc.). I struck out looking for a replacement for my 20 year old
  fixture ear...

• Posted in thread: Hot & Cold Water on 08-16-2007 at 03:48 PM
  This is very common, especially in homes with older fixtures. When you flush a toilet, for
  example, the cold water pressure drops but the hot water pressure doesn't drop by as much so
  the water gets h...

• Posted in thread: Paint over OSB? on 07-17-2007 at 08:38 PM
  Just my preference, but I wouldn't try to hide the OSB -- it's a cabin :) I'd use a rag roller.
  First prime the OSB with a high quality primer. Then paint the base color (I usually use a
  lighter color...

• Posted in thread: Low VOC paint on 07-17-2007 at 08:34 PM
  If you're really green or have a health condition that prevents you from being around paint
  fumes, there are natural paints available made from milk (belive it or not) or natural oils.