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  1. M

    Need advice on repairing veneer on hollow wooden bedroom door please

    Great suggestion, thank you very much.
  2. M

    Need advice on repairing veneer on hollow wooden bedroom door please

    thank you, that's a creative solution, I appreciate
  3. M

    Need advice on repairing veneer on hollow wooden bedroom door please

    Can anyone suggest the best way to repair the cracked veneer on this hollow wooden bedroom door? Thanks a lot!
  4. M

    Does anyone know where I can find replacement for this mini-blinds part?

    I will try that, thank you. (I looked at their site and didn't see the item, but didn't ask their customer service dept.) Thanks for the suggestion
  5. M

    Does anyone know where I can find replacement for this mini-blinds part?

    I am looking to replace the plastic valance carrier frames for my Levolor aluminum mini blinds. The old plastic frames have yellowed with age. Each frame holds one mini-blind slat, and clips on at the top of the blinds to form the valance. I cannot find this replacement anywhere on the...
  6. M

    Danco Push-Button Sink Stopper Model?

    Thanks very much!
  7. M

    Danco Push-Button Sink Stopper Model?

    Can anyone help me identify this Danco Push-button sink stopper model? I need to replace the stopper part, because the rubber gasket is breaking up, so it doesn't stay closed when you press it down. But I don't want to replace the in-sink portion, so need to buy the exact same thing so the...
  8. M

    Can anyone identify whether this is still live mold on the wooden beam in my basement?

    In my basement, there was some green discoloration and white spots on one of the large wooden beams (nowhere else in the basement, basement is generally pretty dry and I run a dehumidifier all the time.) Believing the discolorations to be mold, I treated them with various recommended agents...
  9. M

    Sub-standard caulking job in basement?

    We recently had steel I-beams installed to reinforce bowing basement wall. The caulking that was done as part of this is lumpy and smeared all over, as shown in pics below. I expected better (especially for what I paid) and don't think it looks professional. The contractor claims this is the...
  10. M

    Can anyone advise how to remove discolorations from a stainless steel sink?

    The Barkeeper's Friend actually did work, thank you for the tip.
  11. M

    Can anyone advise how to remove discolorations from a stainless steel sink?

    An unknown cleaning fluid or chemical was accidentally spilled into this stainless steel kitchen sink, causing discolorations. I tried using a household stainless steel cleaner/polish, but it had zero effect. Can anyone advise how to remove these discolorations? Thank you
  12. M

    How to clean old engine oil stain from concrete garage floor?

    Thanks for the good suggestions. I'll give them a try.
  13. M

    What's the best way to remove mold from wooden beams in the basement?

    Can anyone suggest the best way to remove mold from a wooden beam in the basement of a house? I tried a commercially available solution, but it only seemed to smear the mold around on the beam. Please see in the photo--on the left side of the beam is where the mold smeared. The spotty area...
  14. M

    How to clean old engine oil stain from concrete garage floor?

    Can anyone suggest the best way to remove an old, pretty large oil stain from the garage floor in my home? Practical advice would be much appreciated!
  15. M

    Cathedral Ceilings

    Very interesting product, I will look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.
  16. M

    How to describe door handle set that needs to be replaced

    Great suggestion, I'll look into it. Thank you
  17. M

    How to describe door handle set that needs to be replaced

    I need to find a replacement door handle/deadbolt combo for door that connects a bedroom to the outside patio. Door swings into the interior when opened. It locks by deadbolt from the inside and with a key from the outside. I'm not sure what to call this hardware, or how how to describe...
  18. M

    Cathedral Ceilings

    Does anyone have any practical advice about heating rooms that have cathedral ceilings (residential)? Thanks!
  19. M

    Cut-out for strike plate in door jamb -- is there a simple way to relocate it?

    Hello! I would like to reposition the strike plate for this door hardware so it sits about 1/4" higher on the door jamb. Can anyone suggest a practical way for me to resize the cut-out on the door jamb so the strike plate can sit higher? (I cannot reposition the door on its hinges because...
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