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    Cement Shingles

    Are cement shingles the same as tile shingles, or are they different. I think I've seen both, but I'm not sure. Tile roofs are expensive to...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Roofing and Siding
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    Painting Estimate

    Is it inside of your house that you are interested in? I would just call a professional painter. The estimates are free, and you are not under any...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Painting and Interior Design
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    What's in a green home?

    A green home consists of goods you should buy or replace that are organic, free of toxins, energy-efficient and things made from recycled...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Green Building and Topics
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    Paneling and what to do with it

    Actually, I think you can paint panel if you sand it down real good. There may be special paint for this, but I'm not sure. I would try it and see...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 24, 2012 in forum: General Interior Repair Discussion
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    Replacing a window

    It sounds like a coin toss to me. It sounds like one of those jobs that could be easier than you thought, or turn into a complete nightmare....
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 24, 2012 in forum: General Exterior Repair Discussion
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    Brick/decorative blocks around flowers

    No, but I have been wanting to do something like this forever! I'm glad to hear you say it turned out beautiful, good incentive! I also would like...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 23, 2012 in forum: Concrete and Masonry
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    Daylight savings time means changing batteries

    Actually, I think yours and Howdie's ideas are better. I hate when those things go off during the night! Especially when you have to work in the...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 20, 2012 in forum: Electrical And Lighting
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    Natural Linoleum

    We have decided on a genuine linoleum flooring, rather than a synthetic vinyl which emits gas. Genuine linoleum is made from natural materials. It...
    Thread by: Robbie, Apr 20, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Green Building and Topics
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    Track Lighting

    I've never been a big fan of those, also. I think the drop can lighting is nice. Track lighting reminds me of something that should be in a...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 16, 2012 in forum: Electrical And Lighting
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    Daylight savings time means changing batteries

    The instructions to our smoke detectors said that the detectors will go off (of course in the middle of the night, waking you up and scaring you...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 16, 2012 in forum: Electrical And Lighting
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    Different themes for different rooms

    I like my house to be pretty much uniform through out. I like contemporary and streamlined modern. I pick different colors of paint that go well...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Painting and Interior Design
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    Mold in Bathroom Tile

    Full strength bleach has always worked for me, too. Just spray it on and let it sit without rinsing at all. I always use Clorox. When I buy...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Kitchen and Bath
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    Installing Pavers.

    I am pretty sure pavers are relatively easy to install as long as you keep the ground level. Check out YouTube. There are all kinds of...
    Post by: Robbie, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: General Exterior Repair Discussion
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    Painting Shingles

    I was chatting with my neighbor, and she was complaining about how much she hated the color of her roof. She wants to paint it. She has shingles,...
    Thread by: Robbie, Apr 10, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Roofing and Siding