Recent content by doldroyd

I have 4 exterior columns. 3 are fiberglass and the largest one is wood. They are currently an ugly brown and the paint is flaking off everywhere - the wooden column is showing bare wood. It is in my front entry and it looks terrible! Bids have been far more than I am willing to pay. As...

I am replacing all the tiles not just one. So will a hammer work ok?

In further examination it looks like there is a rounded trim piece on the inside face. If I can get the off, that should give me access to do what you are talking about without damaging my wall. I could likely replace the tile on the face without removing anything but trying to cut the tile...

I really don't like the posts and railings that I have now. Also, my floor guys made it sound like it was going to be pretty tough to salvage them. I certainly am going to do a great deal of research before I make a decision on this one because mistakes could be costly and very visable...

I need to replace the tile around my fireplace and am wondering how I am going to pull the mantle without ruining it or the wall around it? I can't find any nails or screws. Thanks, Deb

I am having hardwood installed on stairs and have to replace the current railing, balusters, and newel posts. I would like to do wrought iron balusters with wood box newels and railings. The bid for this was waaayyyy out of my budget. I went to Lowes and Home Depot and am starting to think I...