You will have to measure and cut the patch very carefully but it is possible to hide it. It would help if your carpet has a bit of pile to it,...
There are two full floors between the basement and the attic. Will I still be able to tell from looking at the joists? Does that mean that the...
I want to make some layout changes in my basement. I have a small apartment down there plus my laundry room. What I'd like to do is gut most of...
Well,. when you have to make repairs and maintain a house, you either need lots of money or the ability to do it yourself. I don't have lots of...
Depending on where you are, you may not want to go for a rubber roof. Usually this material is black so if you live in a sunny climate, your roof...
Fix any holes or blemishes prior to painting. If puttying holes, let them dry 24-48 hours and then sand smooth before painting. Make sure you...
Never refinish an antique unless you've had it appraised first. You can often cut the value tremendously by refinishing. If they're not super...
If it's an old single pane window, it really isn't difficult to replace it yourself. Just measure the frame and go into the glass place to order...
When I used DiF for a bedroom that had been papered over and over, I never scored the paper at all and it worked awesome. I will remember that...
I live in New England and up here, the mosquitoes are thick. One of the things recommended to keep the population in your yard down is to not...
I chose the colors from a country garland I have that I hung over my bay window. It's fruit but not in the bright colors, more of a subdued...
It is really hard to say without a bit more detail. Do you know where the leak is coming from exactly? Does it only leak when you do certain...
When we ripped out the carpet and sub-floor in one of the rooms in the basement after a flood last year, we discovered a floor that appears to be...
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