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  Hardwood Floors over Concrete

  Nothing is more jolting in the morning than setting foot on a cold floor. What can you do if you’ve got a built-in formula for cold feet — tile or linoleum over concrete? There’s nothing like the...

  • Posted May 24, 2014
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  Tape Tricks

  Scotch tape made it’s debut in 1928, invented by the Three-M Company. Three-M has brought us variations since, like masking, electrical and double-sided tape, in all sorts of widths and sizes. We now have many to choose...

  • Posted May 24, 2014
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  Protect Your Cell Phone

  Cell phones are handy, but you could easily wreck yours if it’s used and kept near your workplace, and you don’t protect it. Today, you’ll learn how to keep your phone free of paint splatters, water, sawdust...

  • Posted May 24, 2014
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  Repairing a Limestone Foundation

  Question I have an older home with a limestone foundation. The mortar between the stones has started to deteriorate. Can I use something to fill in the holes? Anne Answer First, using a screwdriver or chisel, remove...

  • Posted May 22, 2014
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  Repair Asbestos Taping with Duct Tape

  Question I have asbestos taping on the forced-air heater ducting and plenum in a 38-year-old house. This taping is on the outside of the ducts and plenum only, so I haven’t worried about it. But recently, while...

  • Posted May 22, 2014
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  Permanent Wood Foundation

  Question We are adding a one-story addition (22’x30′) onto our existing one-story ranch. The builder has indicated that he will give us a $1,000 discount if we will allow him to install a “Permanent Wood Foundation” instead...

  • Posted May 22, 2014
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  New Countertop Over Existing Formica Countertops

  Question My 1960’s home has a Formica countertop in the kitchen that’s in good shape, but we were thinking of updating it since we’ve already re-done our cabinets. Is there something we can put over the existing...

  • Posted May 22, 2014
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  Jackup a House

  Question My 34-year-old house has been relatively problem-free. But, major cracks are now beginning to show in the ceilings and walls, and my shower door won’t stay open any more. It’s time to re-level the house, and...

  • Posted May 22, 2014
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  Installing Crown Molding

  Question In putting up crown molding, I understand there is a more attractive way to do corners other than mitering. What is it? How do you do it? Answer Mitering is the quickest and easiest way to...

  • Posted May 22, 2014
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  How to Repair Warped Wood Beam

  Question I have a warped wood beam. Is there a way to fix it? Harold Answer Sorry, but short of replacement your only practical alternative is to wrap the beam with a cover layer of wood. Building...

  • Posted May 22, 2014
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