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    Tenants leave behind so many things

    Try to sell them on eBay. For those things that you think nobody uses anymore (like the old film camera), you might want to try posting them as collectibles. They may rake in more money than you realize. I've read a recent news about an old Nintendo getting sold for $25,000 to a collector...
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    Concrete Garage Floor repair costs

    25 years is a very long time, the garage floor has already served you well. I'm also leaning towards complete removal and repour to avoid any other problems you can't foresee that might have accrued along those 25 years.
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    Drywall Issues -- easy fix?

    Only by looking at your room can we know for sure what's causing the discoloration. The best solution really is to have a professional take a look at it. You can probably ask an individual contractor to take a look at it without committing to having him repair it.
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    Could wire be bad?

    I'm glad to know it's not as complicated as originally thought.
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    Can I knock down the wall ?

    Unless you really want to join them into one big room, I suggest just putting a door between them to avoid complications.
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    Garage Plans, Testimonials???

    The second photo looks nice. Which one are you going with?
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    need tips on painting a metal garage door

    Take off the panels if you can to make sure you have every corner of the garage door painted.
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    Painting Pre-Hung Relia-Bilt Doors

    The wood is probably pre-primed, which is why the instructions tell you not to prime it anymore. When in doubt, you should always follow the painting directions.
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    first home...wood paneling...i need help!!

    Any updates on the photos? I'm really interested in seeing this.
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    Removing wall for new door

    Yeah, you need to know what's inside that wall before you go breaking it for your door. You might hit some wiring and plumbing in there and get into more problems. For something like this I don't think it's a DIY project so just ask a professional to do it.
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    change inswing to outswing french doors

    It's impossible, just buy an outswing door. If you install an inswing door backwards you'll get a lefty outswing door, and trying to manually customize it is too much of a hassle to even bother with you might end up breaking the door.
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    How hard is it to remove and install a window?

    Just hire a professional Scotsman. 13 windows and 8 doors by yourself? That's a job for a team.
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    best way to insulate exsisting walls

    Make sure you insulate each space between the studs one at a time, if you're doing blow-in insulation yourself.
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    The Importance of Mold removal

    To prevent mold from cultivating in your household, do random checking of your pipelines and basement for leaks and moisture and fix the problems as soon as possible if there are any.
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    Water Leaks/Damage Help!!!!!!

    Water damage can cause permanent structural damage to the home and erode its strength so you have to do something immediately.
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    Restaining deck problem

    Usually a deck is cleaned for restain with bleach/water solution or a deck cleaner and then rinsed off with a pressure washer. To paint them you would first need to apply an oil base exterior wood primer, then latex house paint when dry. Hope it helps.
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    Master Bath or Separate Bath?

    In my opinion remodeling a master bath or creating a new one to your home can add value to your home if the layout and design is current.
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    Ripping off a wall... worried about dust

    I suggest to spray wood surfaces with dust-repelling cleaner because dust not only makes a house look dirty, but it can also cause problems for allergy sufferers.
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    Dryer vent

    A washer and dryer are now two of the most important home appliances. If you have got dryer vent, then you also need to make sure you have cleaned it properly time to time because cleaning vent is important. I guess you have to maintain your dryer vent to not encounter this kind of problem again.
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