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  Boric Acid

  Question Your latest Tip of the Month discussed Boric acid for pest control. My question is…do I sprinkle the Boric acid around the foundation of my house to control the pests? Mike/Petersham MA Answer Good question Mike!...

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  Bleach Black Stains off Wood Ceiling

  Question How do I get water stains off our tongue-and-grove wood ceilings after roof leaks? Jenny Answer Well, needless to say, the first step is to repair the roof leak and permit the wood ceiling to completely...

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  Cleaning Stainless Steel Sinks

  Question I read your article in the Naples Daily News asking for information about ‘Flitz’. I have never heard of it, however I can submit a way to clean and polish stainless steel sinks. I clean my...

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  Air-Filtration Soiling

  Question On your radio program, I heard a woman talking about a dark discoloration at the perimeter areas of her carpeted floor. The discussion turned to the possibility of mildew, but there is another likelihood that you...

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  Using Silicone

  Question Some cracks in my stucco have been patched, but they keep coming back. The crack filler the painter used is crumbling. He said there isn’t anything he can do. How can I make a permanent patch?...

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  To Caulk Or Not To Caulk

  Question I have two caulk questions. My attached garage sits on one course of block around the outer periphery. I repaired the mortar joints about 7 or 8 years ago. I’m noticing some very slight cracks along...

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  How to Lighten Dark Kitchen Cabinets

  Question Our old kitchen cabinets are dark brown and are made of some kind of plastic laminate. We want to lighten up the kitchen, but our painter says he can’t do the doors of the cabinets because...

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  Fixing Chips in Laminate Cabinets

  Question I have laminate cabinets in my office that are chipping. Can I fix the chips without replacing the whole cabinet? Annemarie, Fort Worth TX Answer You won’t have to replace the cabinets, but you will probably...

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  Caring for Ceramic Tiles

  Questions We just moved into a new home that has Formica kitchen countertops. Our previous home had ceramic tile. Can you give me some tips on how to care for this surface? Ron Answers The surface you...

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  Cabinet Refining

  Question We have been thinking of remodeling our kitchen and have seen many ads about refining kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them. Is this advisable? How does it compare in cost? Betty Answer Cabinet refining can be...

  • Posted March 4, 2014
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