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    Paint Chiping in Bathtub

    When trying to refinish an old hard surface such as a tub consider what you are asking a product to do. The original finish was thick and baked onto the surface at a very high temperature to get it to become one with the iron surface.Over the years this has naturally worn down from use. Now we...
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    Upholstery cleaning

    Once you have vacuumed thoroughly seek out a cleaning company using VON SCHRADER low moisture cleaing system to get the fibers cleaned right. If you don't find snyone advertising call Von Schrader at 18006266916. They might have someone on file who is located in your area. Daryl
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    Air ducts need cleaning?

    Find a company that cleans ducts using the ROTOBRUSH cleaning system. They can clean the ducts thoroughly without having to cut into them . THe brushes will not harm the fiberboard duct surfaces. Definitely needs cleaning!! Daryl
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    can you install corian directly on top of laminate countertop?

    If the laminate tops have the rolled lip on them your corian won't sit level but probably tilt back toward the wall. As to try and remove the lip it woul be easier to remove the laminate and install the corian by itself. this also eliminates the task of what to do with the trim edge created...
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    Heat flame problem

    Figured it out!! Finally broke down and called the repairman. Found out the burners were rusted and not firing! Duh! Seems like I missed that one! Glenn , the heat exchanger was replaced about 6 years after furnace installation. The basement is quite humid during the spring -summer and fall due...
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    commode Repair

    Ditto on the wax ring to the floor flange. As many of these as I have installed I never knew they put the directions on the box saying to install on the commode. One day my daughter and husband were complaining about how difficult it was to install a new wax ring on there commodeso I went over...
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    Heat flame problem

    Have a Goodman furnace, no AC. Made in 1991 Installed 1992. 80 % High eff. This thing is driving me nuts!! Starting last year every once in a while the burners would not light clear across, say only 3 out of five for the first few tries then they would all kick in and heat up the house as...
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    Cast Iron Bath Tub has rust and hole around drain

    If this tub has perferated through in the area where the rust is you might have a real problem. There isn't any way to easily repair such a hole. One possibillity would be to remove the drain trim (the silver part that you can see) which will be a challenge in itself since the center bars are...
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    bathroom leaks driving me insane

    As a prof. Home handyman I can tell you the number one cause for leaks in the tub area is in the corners of the shower door rails. That little area never gets sealed correctly. i had one that showed no signs ofleaking beside the shower on the floor but leaked into the family room below!! If you...
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    repair a pinhole leak in pvc elbow joint in attic

    Yep! Replace it ! If you're real good you can couple it in both directions with standard glue in couplers . Fit it dry, clean both the coupler both the pipe ends (with proper cleaner) then apply glue to all surfaces both pipe ends and coupler ends the shove em together and twist the coupler a...
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    wood flooring in bathroom?

    Hey Jimbob, I've seen the Plastic tongue & groove planking on line but only found it available in your area! Any info on the Manufacturer and if they sell in the US? I do alot of small bath remodels and people are always inquiring about installing hardwood flooring, (big thing these days in...
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    Toilet drain pipe slope.

    There are systems now made to allow you to hook up whole bath where pipes don't exist and tie into the exising pipes. Called a macerator(?)
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    What do you put around a door/doorframe to keep light from coming in?

    HMMMMMMMMM. New way to sell weatherstrippIng? BLACKOUT FOAM!!
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    GFCI mystery

    Might be a stab lock connection on the back of the receptacle . If so rewire so that wire is secured to the receptacle at the screw connection. Stab locks will work loose sometimes but look fine when inspected.
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    Frozen pipes.

    yep! I replace about 6 per year for my csutomers here in the middle of Ohio every year! we have an "alternating" climate you know, 50 Degrees one day and 20 Degrees the next, so every once in a while someone will decide to hook up the hose in January and wash the car! Guess what ! they forget to...
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    Old countertop laminate...its gotta go

    Be aware when attaching the new laminate to the new plywood that you have to apply the adhesive to both surfaces let them tack dry and use dowel rods to keep them apart as you position the laminate. then remove each dowel rod in sequence (from one end to the other)and press down laminate as you...
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    Dryer taking forever to dry clothes

    After cleaning the exhaust line and reconnecting it you need to assure there is a good flow of air exiting it! Since most of you won't own an anomometer just hold your hand over the exit opening . there should be enough force that your hand will be pushed against gently. Sometimes the lines will...
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    Kitchen Countertops

    Alot of folks can (or learn) install the granite tile countertops but end up with a very funky looking front edge when trying to finish it off with the granite tile cut down to size. Save yourself some grief and install a nice wood band board trim on front edge. Oak . Maple, etc looks great and...
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    Laminate Flooring

    If you are still looking for what it would cost stop in Home Depot, Lowes , etc. Most of the time they have a base cost per Sq ft, for them to install advertised on the shelf fronts. Add anywhere from 25% up 100% to that figure and you 'll have a good idea . Cost difference will depend what it...
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    What should be done w/ this gap between the tub & wall?

    What about building it up with strips of durock (cement backerboard adhered together with powergrab adhesive to bring it up in height to allow you to adhere the tile with thinset. That woould eliminate the very thick mortar base which could be very messy to work with in that small confine. Kepps...
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