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    Hi from Wayne

    Thought I had better introduce myself after making a few posts. My name is of course Wayne and I have experience in most areas of renovating...
    Thread by: wayne, Jan 20, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Staining a Previously Painted Wood

    I think yop will find it really hard to get the last of the darkness from the wood but as long as you use a darkish stain this shouldnt matter it...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 20, 2007 in forum: Upholstering and Refinishing
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    Micro Efficient Homes

    Energy efficiency is high on the agenda for most building firms these days and many of the DIY programmes tend to focus on this aspect a great...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 20, 2007 in forum: Green Building and Topics
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    A Green house with straw walls.

    Interesting idea and something which I am sure you will find more information on an internet search of straw buildings. Basically as long as the...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 20, 2007 in forum: Green Building and Topics
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    Ebay or store...best place to tool hunt?

    I use ebay to purchase tools but always know which tools I want to buy having seen them in the store previous. I am a great believer in you get...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 20, 2007 in forum: Tool Discussion
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    Pools,are they more of a hazard than recreation?

    I don't think I would ever have one built in my garden at anytime as you say kids cannot be replaced and with the best will in the world you...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 20, 2007 in forum: Pools, Ponds, and Fountains
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    Cost of pond?

    The sky really is the limit for ponds. Generally depending on size of course as this will dictate what size of pump you will need and surface area...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 20, 2007 in forum: Pools, Ponds, and Fountains
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    WI-Fi Boosters

    I would try contacting your wi-fi manufacturer to ask them advice for your problem. Asking a tradseman will probably result in them telling you...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 20, 2007 in forum: Electrical And Lighting
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    Scratch marks on wooden floors

    For light scratches Milly I sand these out around every 2-3 years when I do my regular maintainence work on the floors. They are re wax ed as well...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 20, 2007 in forum: Kitchen and Bath
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    "Treated" lumber

    Yes you definatley need to keep retreating your lumber as due to weathering the wood will become prone to rotting. Your local hardwarde store...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 18, 2007 in forum: General Exterior Repair Discussion
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    Hardwood help!

    Sanding or light planing are really the only options available to you, but if you are feeling adventurous you could reduce the bottom of the doors...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 18, 2007 in forum: Flooring
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    Pulling up carpet / replacing

    One things for sure plywood is not a very good flooring for any amount of time. I would leave the carpet in place until you have the funds to...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 18, 2007 in forum: Flooring
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    installing carpet

    The main advice I would give is to roll the carpet out fully to make sure you have it positioned to cover the whole floor. I have been amazed in...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 18, 2007 in forum: Flooring
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    Molding How to

    mamab is right. I twould be extremly difficult and time consuming to lay the carpet with the moulding in place. If you are in the position of the...
    Post by: wayne, Jan 18, 2007 in forum: Flooring