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  • stripping paint from wood floors
    Bleeding Paint

    Question I have stripped the paint from and sanded the woodwork in my bathroom. I am having a problem with a small amount of paint bleeding through the stain. It was not visible before I applied the...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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  • hardwood floor refinishing
    Best Finish for Hardwood Floors

    Question We soon will have our hardwood floors sanded and refinished and we’d like to know what you might recommend for the longest lasting finish. The professionals have offered us three choices and differing opinions as to...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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  • bathrub refinishing
    Bathtub and Fixture Refinishing

    Question In the past I have seen several advertisements about refinishing bathtubs, sinks, and other bathroom fixtures. Now I’m in the market for this service, and I can’t find a single advertisement anywhere! The bathtub in my...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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  • get rid of mildew on exterior of home
    Bad Paint Doesn’t Cause Mildew – Prune those Trees and Shrubs

    Question On one of your recent programs you mentioned what to add to exterior paint so it would never mildew. What was that? We missed the product name. We have a serious mildew problem on our 150+...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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  • Peel Away for Stains or Paint
    Ash Paneling

    Question I have ash paneling which was put up in 1957 in my dining area and except for occasional cleaning, nothing has been done to it since. It is now an awful dull yellow color and I...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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  • what to check at home after an earthquake
    The Aftermath: What to do to Ensure Everything is Safe after an Earthquake

    Question The earthquake has us terrified that there may be dangers in our home we are not aware of. What can we do to insure that everything is safe? Ellen Answer Here’s a check list for all...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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  • what damages to look for after an earthquake
    Checking for Damage After an Earthquake

    Question In the wake of the recent earthquake we are concerned that our home may have sustained either minor or major damage that is not readily visible to us. We feel apprehensive about our safety in the...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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  • Avoiding Falling Furniture During Earthquakes

    Question We are considering using “L” brackets to attach tall furniture to walls to help keep them from falling over in case of an earthquake. Will this damage the walls or studs if and when this happens?...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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  • wet dirt under a house
    Strange Odor Coming From Under the House

    Question There’s a strange odor from under our home. Could it be mold? Lyndon Answer Yes, it could be. It could also be wet dirt. Wet dirt will grow a bacterium that produces a smell that can...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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  • showers with fans help with mildew
    Shower Mildew

    Question I have a mildew problem on the ceiling above my shower. I do not have a window in the bathroom. I want to paint, but am worried it might just be covering a problem instead of...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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