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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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