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    Help! I need a temporary door!

    i'd go for a pre-hung door compared to a chinese divider. hope you'll be able to decide. good luck.
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    Crabgrass Preventer

    Crabgrass is most effective when applied early spring. How can you tell when the time is right? By measuring soil temperature. Crabgrass seeds germinate in the spring when soils reach 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Just a heads up, though! :)
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    Tips For a Lifetime

    It's quite a handful...thanks a lot for the tips for a lifetime :D Here's one tip though, we all know that mold and mildew can be cleaned and disinfected with a bleach/water solution...if in case you ran out of bleach you can use vodka, fill a trigger-spray bottle with vodka, spray the...
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    removing urine smell (old) from hardwood floors

    How to get rid of urine smell? :eek: Try using Simple Solution which contains enzyme that digests the urine or you could also try baking soda with water solution. Just scrub it into the floor with a fairly stiff brush and left to sit for a few hours.
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    Repair scratches on stainless steel sink

    hi, It would really depend how deep those scratches are. you can try using Scratch-B-Gone or Bar Keepers Friend or you could also experiment on spraying an all purpose cleaner. Then use Scotch-Brite pad to rub the cleaner in and always rub in the direction of the grain. Cheers! :D
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    good wood cabinet cleaner?

    A friend of mine uses murphys oil soap, make sure to use a dry towel to buff it out and dry. Then apply Orange Glo. It would surely make your cabinets look NEW...:D Cheers!
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    No Bathtub - Affect on Home Value

    hi, just wanted to add something. bath tubs DO something for our bathroom, i mean almost all of us are living in a far too busy and stressed out society...i think it's best for us to have our own quiet place of solace and refuge. it's great to take a shower at the end of day however it would...
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    Den

    how long have you noticed this? can you post a pic? or better yet call a structural engineer to check it further good luck! Undermount Sinks
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    2 front doors?

    hi, houses built during the 19th century had two front doors...i know it looks kind of weird but there's a logical reason behind it. One room leads to a so called " keeping room" and the other leads to the living room. The keeping room contains a large fireplace, tables and chairs, but this...
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    mosquito problem

    Do you have a pond, birdbath or other water feature on your property? Try Mosquito Control Rings. It contains Bt 'Israelensis,' a naturally occurring bacterium that kills mosquito larvae. They can be used in ponds, water barrels, birdbaths and water gardens and everywhere the insects breed...
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    General overhaul...ongoing(pix!!!)

    general overhaul indeed...i can say that both of you are doing a great job! at least i now have ideas on the how-to's. GOOD JOB! Cheers!
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    New Granite Countertops

    I agree with glennjanie. I also opt for venetian gold, it would be better if you lighten up your kitchen. cheers!
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