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  1. M

    Grout and Caulk questions - with pics...

    Questions: 1) Have I removed enough of the old grout, to allow proper adhesion for the new grout? In the pics where you can see some grout still in there, I have taken it out in those spots, so there is a recess there, it's just hard to see in the pics. Or do I need to remove more? 2) Are...
  2. M

    Rotted window sill question...

    I have a rotted window sill where about 20% of it is all rotted away in one corner; part of the bottom of the side trim is rotted as well. How can I cover them up, or temporarily fix them to get me through the winter until I can fix them properly in the spring? I don't want water to get in...
  3. M

    Info needed on No-VOC primers...

    Does anyone have any experience using any of the following interior latex No-VOC primers? - Ben Moore Natura - Sherwin Williams Harmony - Olympic Premium - Freshaire Choice These all have zero vocs, and that is what I want. Zero-vocs. Not Low-vocs, but zero. Anyone here ever used these?
  4. M

    Advice needed on paint prep...

    I am in the process of prepping the interior of a closet for painting. The existing paint on there now is oil based and probably put on sometime in the '70s (although I'm not positive of exactly when). Anyway, there were some areas where it was scraped off a bit (I think where clothes would...
  5. M

    drywall repair next to an outlet - advice needed...

    I need to repair some drywall next to an outlet (see pics) and am trying to find the best solution. Possible ways I am thinking about doing it are: - One of those mesh patches with the aluminum. Not sure about those though because of the unsupported side next to the outlet. Or any other kind...
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