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    What is this?

    Jheeezh! Plani-Patch is a fine product and can be mixed two ways. One way is with water only, in which case it would become hard and brittle and in turn crumble under the strains of expansion and contraction and foot traffic from above on the laminate floor. Under sheet vinyl or VCT it may...
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    Repairing Gap Between Bricks

    I agree it looks to be original. I think it is getting some moisture and swelling a little, pushing the mortar out. I think you have a good plan, just trim it back and cover it up. Depending on the mortar the moisture penetration isn't usually more than 1/4" into the joint. If you can trim it...
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    Repairing Gap Between Bricks

    Have you been digging-around in there to cause that crevice or has that happened on its own?
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    Hello from kansas

    WELCOME! You're over there in God's country aren't ya?:)
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    outdated fixtures...

    Nebraska is farm country, and as I travel around the state doing tile installations I always put me and the guys in the cheapest motel I can find. Believe me...Nebraska has a lot of cheap motels. They all look like those pictures.:)
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    What type of base needed for paver stones?

    The slope won't change the process any as long as you parallel the grade. Of course your picknick table will be a little crooked and your bowling balls will roll off into the grass!:)
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    Replacing broken Jameco stem

    Did anyone notice that the genius in that video never mentioned that after the water supply is turned off the next thing to do would be to drain the tank BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE you loosen the tank bolts. The ole Kelebay Klipper would have never overlooked that very important point. Now...
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    What type of base needed for paver stones?

    Now you are complicating matters!:) A small retaining wall will likely need a footing. The required footing would be bigger (deeper) than the raised retaining wall portion. Technically the foundation should be below the frost line but truthfully if it were me I would dig a hole about...
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    What type of base needed for paver stones?

    Correct.:) NO GROUT BASED ANYTHING. Use sand. You want the flexibility the sand will offer. If the sand isn't a little damp then spray it a little to make it so. Remember you are going to excavate for the gravel and the sand and the pavers. You want the gravel and sand below grade and...
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    What type of base needed for paver stones?

    We haven't mentioned compacting the stone, then compacting the sand, then compacting the pavers. All can be done with a rented "plate vibrator". If you install temporary forms (2X4's) around the perimeter you will have a plane surface on which to drag a screed board to assure your sand is...
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    Is a Flicker protected species?

    I would never ever do this (of course) but I'm sure there are people that would.:) Borrow a BB Gun from a neighborhood kid and use it to discourage the little birdie. Don't hurt him now! Just aggravate him when he comes around. I wouldn't want to see him terminated permanently, that...
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    replacing a window pane in an overhung sliding window! need help

    What guys at what shop? Where do find these inept people? Your window is no different than a lot of windows. The frame is sized for the metal frame and double pane you removed so that's what has to go back in. ANY reputable glass shop will be familiar with your needs. Take them the old frame...
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    Letting hardwood adjust...

    Do you have any idea how many billions (with a "B") of square feet of hardwood floors there are in the world that survive seasonal climatic changes on a regular basis without any issues? Any new product needs to be acclimatized for a short time to its new surroundings. Follow the acclamation...
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    appraisal value is low because of comps

    Buyers are always looking for what they perceive to be a bargain. Realtors are always looking to make a sale. No reason to trust the appraisal of a realtor, they like to work on volume like everyone else with something to sell. A lot of Realtors will cut your throat if they think dollars will...
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    plastic bead removal

    OK, I doubt "bead" is the correct reference. Sounds more like "corner protectors", I assume since they are glued-on they are a topical application. I have them in my house also. Use a putty knife or chisel to pry them off. Scrape any of the adhesive that remains, then it may be necessary...
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