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Gluing Aluminum to Asphalt Tile?I recently had a new asphalt tile roof put on my house. I have valleys in the roof. When it rains the water in the valleys becomes a torrent, ignores the gutters and comes off the house like a fire hose.

 

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Paint Color to Match Santos Mahogany?I am installing wood floors (Santos Mahogany) in all rooms in my house. I would like to paint the walls before the wood is installed; but there are too many choices. I have already removed and painted all the baseboards white.

 

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Making Window and Door Awnings?I would like some ideas on making window and door awnings for our business. I was in Europe last summer and fell in love with the look.

 

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Nostalgic Dairy Farm Theme Border?I'm searching for a discontinued wall border. I saw the pattern on www.wallpaperstore.com (Group# 249850) only to find out it has been discontinued. I called the internet store and they didn't have any info to help me.

 

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Wood Stove Draft Inducers?I am looking for a draft inducer for a wood stove, homemade or other.

 

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Matching Cabinets With Knotty Pine Walls?I am currently putting knotty pine on my walls. My kitchen and dining room are one room. I have (med color) oak kitchen cabinets and I would like to know what can I do to the cabinets to make them match the knotty pine (amber shellac color).

 

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Painting Trim?It's been a while since the last time I posted about my cabin. I went to WV and painted the bead board white. I just couldn't decide on what colors to pick, and you know white looks pretty good.

 

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Waverly Wallpaper #574411?Does anyone have 2 single rolls of Waverly wallpaper (green and creme stripes)? Pattern #574411

 

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Building Storage Cabinets Into Our Chimney Recesses?I am looking for design ideas for a bookcase/display cabinet/dvd/vcr player storage cabinet that I want to construct so that it fits flush into the chimney recesses of our living room. Anybody out there know of any useful websites or links that can inspire my design choice?

 

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Eisenhart EE155 Wallpaper?I am looking for Eisenhart EE155 Wallpaper, it is paintable and looks like fans. Can anyone help me? I would appreciate it so much.

 

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Waverly Wallpaper Pattern #5500231?I am looking for 5 double rolls of Waverly wallpaper pattern #5500231, thin green stripes. Any ideas where I can find this discontinued paper?

 

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Eisenhart Wallcoverings Pattern #10070402?I am looking for a discontinued wallpaper border - boys sports theme in blue,gray and red. Eisenhart Wallcoverings Pattern #10070402 from the Just Imagine book, pg 76.

 

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Anaglypta Ultra Fine Vinyl RD970?I am looking for some discontinued wallpaper called Anaglypta Ultra Fine Vinyl RD970. It's a paintable wallpaper. Even one roll would help.

 

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Restoring Heart Pine Flooring?I am restoring a rear porch on a 100-year-old home that had painted heart pine tongue-in-groove flooring. To repair beam rot, part of the floor has been replaced with 3/4 PT plywood.

 

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Using Tile & Tub Epoxy Refinisher?Can you please send me instruction on how to paint a laminate countertop with Tile & Tub Epoxy Refinisher.

 

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Low Emissive Window Glazing Materials?None of the window glazing materials I've seen seem to be "low emissive," and they all recommend preparing the sash by priming with oil-based primer. I want to do all of my home improvement projects in as environmentally friendly and healthy way as possible. What do you recommend?

 

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What Type of Fabric are Hunter Douglas Privacy Sheers Made Of?I am shopping for window coverings and am curious as to what is the 'unique' fabric that Hunter Douglas uses for their Privacy Sheers (Luminette). Any knowledge that you would have to guide me to a similar purchase at a fabric store would be appreciated.

 

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Waverly "Chaumont" Pattern?Waverly "Chaumont" Pattern. I'm looking for discontinued wallpaper. Waverly "Chaumont" pattern from the French Accent book. . .

 

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Venilia "Manny Stripe" Green Wallpaper?I'm trying to locate Venilia produced "Manny Stripe" green wallpaper wilth little luck help! Project is almost done and I need one roll.

 

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Matching a Plaster Design?I have an English Tudor House built in 1937. I am trying to find out what the design is called that was put on our interior walls. I need to repair cracks and want to make the same design in my plaster.

 

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Couch Color Bleeds Onto Clothing?I just bought a scarlet red microfiber coach and the material bleeds onto clothes. How do I prevent this from happening?

 

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Paste Marks on Wallpaper?How do you remove paste marks from new wallpaper. I sponged with warm water when it was newly hung but it didn't work.

 

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Asphalt Roofing Deck?Asphalt Roofing Deck. We have a roof top deck with rolled asphalt roofing on the floor. What can I put over it for comfort and to preserve the roofing?

 

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Village Wallpapper Pattern #dz9ff76?I am looking for Village Wallpapper Pattern #dz9ff76

 

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Wax Build-up on Cherry Wood?How do I remove wax build-up from cherry wood?

 

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Wallpaper Border SA Maxwell Co. 7179-321B?I am looking for a Wallpaper Border SA Maxwell Co. 7179-321B. Navy edge, quilt pattern with blue heart in center, 8 point blue star, filled with beige, burgundy, and green triangles.

 

Metal Frame Holder?I am looking for suggestions to make a frame holder similar to the one in the attached photo. The originals are from Pottery Barn and are no longer available. They slide on the pole and are tightened to remain in place and hold the frame.

 

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Sunburst Window Treatment?I am in need of instructions for making a sunburst window treatment to fit into an arched window top. I know it's gathered around the half circle of the arch and in the bottom center the excess fabric is gathered into a rosette.

 

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Beekeepers Toile - Americana by Waverly?I am looking for a discontinued line of wallpaper: Bee Keepers Toile - color - Buttercup - collection - Americana by Waverly (discontinued).

 

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Waverly Bristol Wallpaper Pattern #5507722?I am looking for Waverly Bristol wallpaper pattern #5507722. I need one double roll.

 

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Refinishing Pine Cabinets?I have pine cabinets in my kitchen. Pine is very soft, so there are several indentions, nicks, and scratches on them. They could also use a good cleaning. Would you suggest that I use some kind of good cleaner first, even if it removes the finish and then go back over them with a satin urethane?

 

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Ronald Redding Wallpaper Pattern #RO 4201?I am looking for a Ronald Redding wallpaper from the Maestro book, Pattern #RO 4201. I need 4 single rolls. Can anyone help?

 

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Removing Ceramic Wall Tiles?How do I remove old ceramic wall tiles in my kitchen? They are chipped and some are cracked. Also, how do I treat the wall when they have come off? So I have to plaster the wall?

 

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Restoring Vintage Formica Table?I am trying to find out what the "Armstrong/Formica Approved Method" of laminate restoration is for vintage "cracked ice" tables.

 

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What is Stratified Paint?What is stratified paint?

 

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Affordable Alternative To Carpeting?I hate carpet but cannot afford to lay new flooring at this time. I heard something about some kind of spray paint for inside homes. Can you advise me? Thanks!

 

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Advice For Painting Kitchen With White Tile Countertops?My kitchen is all white--white tile countertops, cabinets, frig, oven and walls.

 

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Tying a New Electrical Outlet into Existing Power Source?A friend has asked me to help install a 15 amp 110 volt outlet in a landscape area. The area is bounded by a driveway so running a wire will be very difficult.

 

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Paint Advice for Dark Green Countertop and Terra Cotta Backsplash?My husband and I are redoing our Kitchen. We have oak cabinets, white appliances and we just put a Terra Cotta back splash up with dark green grout. Our counter tops are dark green with a slight Terra Cotta color in it...

 

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Area Rugs that Bubble Up?I have had an area carpet cleaned. Now it is rippled and won't lay flat. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Waverly "Pear with Diamonds"?I am desperately looking for Village/Waverly "Pear with Diamonds" background wallpaper. It may have been listed in Provence Classics, pg 86. I need 5 single rolls. Thanks.

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Brewster #LA 95897 Tropical Flowers?I am looking for a discontinued wall border by Brewster. The pattern # LA 95897, it is a tropical floral.

 

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Preventing Cabinet Doors from Warping?I am refacing my kitchen cabinets with solid alder slab doors. How do I prevent warping of the doors?

 

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Re-Coating Painted Laminate Countertops?I did my bath counters and used Enviro. I have little hail marks and have to re-coat. What kind of sandpaper did you use? And can you add paint on top of the 1st coat before you do a 2nd coat, without sanding the whole thing? Help!

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Waverly #5750592, Rain Forest Book?I would like to purchase 2 double rolls of Waverly wallpaper #5750592. This is a green striped paper and it is a discontinued pattern that is in the Rain Forest pattern book on p. 126. Thank you.

 

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Film in a Saltwater Swimming Pool?I have a saltwater swimming pool and a brown rusty looking film gets on the walls and bottom. What is it and what can I do for it?

 

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Wallpaper Border S.A. Maxwell Co. Americana 7007-364B?I am looking for S.A. Maxwell Co. 7007-364B Americana wallpaper border. It has a red edge with striped hearts and white stars. I need one roll.

 

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Refinishing a Black Ash Table?I have a black ash dinning room table that has a few scratches and white marks. How do I renovate it ?

 

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Painting Over Horsehair Plaster?How do I paint over horsehair plaster for a smooth finish?

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Brewster #135742208?I am looking for a discontinued wallpaper pattern #135742208 by Brewster in a book named Martex Kitchen and Bath Encyclopedia III.

 

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Static from Wooden Floor ?I get a shock of static electricity from a wooden floor that is laid on top of carpets. What could be the problem?

 

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Refinishing Veneer Cabinet Doors?How do I refinish cabinet doors that have veneer glued to them? It is peeling off.

 

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Countertop Refinishing Product That Replicates Granite?I read somewhere that there is a product that looks like granite and is durable.

 

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Replacing a Shower Stall?I live in a manufactured home (trailer). The shower stall floor in the master bath needs replacing (it's cracked). It is 2 pieces, so I've got the new base, but I don't know where to go from here.

 

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Polishing Solid Surface Counter Tops?When polishing Avalon counter tops (like Corian, only 1/8 inch thinner) must you use an orbital buffer or will a standard car buffer work?

 

Discontinued Wallpaper: Super Fresco White Fan #283?I need 4 rolls of discontinued Super Fresco white fan pattern no.283.

 

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Making Faux Marble Tiles from Plaster?How can I make faux tumbled marble tiles from plaster?

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper Border: Wallquest's "Burnt Border" #TQ81959B?I am looking for a discontinued wallpaper border from Wallquest. The collection is Tranquility, the name is Burnt Border and the pattern number is TQ81959B. Is this something you would be able to locate?

 

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Discontinued Wall Paper Border:Vymura Curly Wurly?Where can I find old stock of: Vymura Curly Wurly design wallpaper border?

 

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Venetian Bronze Paint?How do you make the combination paint of Venetian bronze or the Tuscan bronze? I see these fixtures done in stores, but can't find the paint. I would like to paint some fixtures with this look. Please help! Thanks.

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Waverly With Fruit and Ivy?I am looking for a double roll of Waverly wallpaper. It is red with yellow/gold pears, pomegranates, and grapes with green ivy.

 

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Repairing Sagging Floors?How can I fix my sagging floors. Any experts out there? I have a basement below.

 

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Fixing an Acetone Spill on Laminate?How can I fix an acetone spill on a shiny laminate bench top? Please help.

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Eisenhart Pattern #00010802?I am looking for a place to buy Eisenhart wallpaper pattern 00010802. This is my favorite wallpaper and I want to redo a room in our new home. Any input or resource is most appreciated.

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Brewster?I am looking for Brewster wallpaper: Traditional portfolio, page 37#7105866#7105868#7105866#710B5868

 

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Norwall Wallpaper Border TK78254?I am looking for a roll of Norwall TK78254 border wallpaper.

 

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Drying Times for Painting Laminate Countertops?Do I have to wait for each color to dry before applying another color?

 

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Carpet and Wallpaper Color Advice for Living Room?I need some ideas for colours for wallpaper and carpet for my living room. The room is 4m x 2m, with a bay window that is north facing. The ceiling, which is low, is painted white. The items of furniture I have are a black leather sofa and some beech coloured hi fi units.

 

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Decorating Child's Bedroom with Dance Theme?I want to redecorate my 5 year old daughter's room with a dance theme. She takes tap and jazz, but not ballet yet. I am looking for decor ideas that can incorporate the various styles of dance, not just ballet. Any suggestions?

 

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Discontinued Wall Paper: Maxell European Country #7253-631B?I am one roll short of wallpaper border by S.A.Maxell European Country pattern # 7253-631B. It has Boston Terriers on it. Can anyone help me find just one roll? Thanks.

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Waverly Finishing Effects "Amalfi Stripe" (Sage Green)?I need 6 double rolls of Waverly wallpaper from the book Waverly Finishing Effects Vol. 1V, pg. 66. It is the Amalfi Stripe in sage green. I started a project and can't finish without it. Thanks.

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Laura Ashley's Colourwash Pumpkin?Discontinued wallpaper request: I am trying to find a few rolls of Laura Ashley's Colourwash Pumpkin. Any help will be much appreciated.

 

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Choosing the Right Smoke Alarm?In our house we have ionization smoke alarms, which is too sensitive and goes on whenever I cook in kitchen. This happens even if there is no smoke.

 

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Whitewashing Wood Paneling?I have stained and vanished custom wood picture frame paneling in the living room and some in the dining room. I would like to whitewash or paint the paneling in the living room to give it an old Western or antique type of look.

 

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Determining the Correct Breaker Amperage to Use?What should 20 amp breakers be used for? 15 amp? And so on.

 

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Installing an Oven Outlet?What kind of an outlet does an oven using 20V, approximately 60 Hz, and 14 Amps require? This is a double oven; the bottom is gas and the top electric. Thanks.

 

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Painting Kitchen With Orangish Oak Cabinets?What color paint would go with orange oak cabinets and a countertop that is St. Lawrence Bedrock color? This a beige color and my flooring is beige mix, also.

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Brewster's Rose Swag Trail (#55811, Batch #1)?I am looking for 4-6 single rolls (or double equivalent) of Brewster wallpaper pattern #55811 batch #1. The pattern is called Rose Swag Trail and has pale blue roses on it. It is discontinued and no one seems to have any. I appreciate any help. Thank you.

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: S.A. Maxwell Co. Lincoln Park?I am looking for a wallpaper pattern called Lincoln Park by S.A. Maxwell. The book has been discontinued, but is there a way to locate it?

 

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Problems with Switch Receptacle Combination?My bathroom outlet only works when attached light switch is in the off position. When I plugged in a drill, and turned it on, the lights went on. How come?

 

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Is Envirotex Safe to Use Near a Range Top?I'm considering painting my countertops and either using Envirotex or polyurethane as a top coat. My concern is that I have a cook-top, not a free-standing unit, and was wondering if the heat emitted from that would have any affect on the counter-top?

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: SA Maxwell Vintage Colonial #7026-109?I am looking for wallpaper from the S.A.Maxwell Co. I've been told where we bought this paper 7 years ago that Warner bought them out. I need to buy 2 more rolls of this pattern #7026-109, Vintage Colonial, lot # 002. The design repeat is 52cm.

 

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How Do I Stain Fireplace Bricks?Can you stain fireplace bricks to a new color?

 

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How Do I Maintain an Above Ground Pool?I have a portable pool which I put up one season, then took down. I bought chemicals for it and the test strips. I only did this one year. What steps do I take to put the chemical in?

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Carey Lind Natural Presence #QC3549?I need a roll of discontinued wallpaper. It's called Cary Lind, "Natural Presence" (QC3549). It's large stripes in the colors pink, green, and beige. Thanks.

 

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How Can I Attach Gutters to a Vinyl Shed?Any idea on how to attach gutters to a vinyl shed?

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Seabrook #DG3042 and Dg3046?I am looking for two discontinued Seabrook wallpapers. Mine were damaged when a new countertop was put into my 1/2 bath. The patterns are DG3042 and DG3046. Does anyone know a place that I might locate 4 single rolls?

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Nautical Shelf #VIN7321B?I am looking for discontinued wallpaper pattern "Nautical Shelf" #VIN7321B out of the Blonder Vintage Market wallpaper book. I only need 2 rolls. Does anyone have this border? Thanks.

 

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What Product to Use Over Oil Based Wood Stain?I have stripped an old staircase and banister to bare wood, then applied Minwax (oil based stain) wood finish. The hardware store recommended using Varathane Diamond (water-based) finish over this. It has dried for 36 hours. What do you recommend from here?

 

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Cleaning Aggregate Flooring?What can I use to clean my aggregate flooring without loosening the rocks? I was told using a steam cleaner is not good because it loosens the rocks. Is there anything else I can try that will clean with good results?

 

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Installing a Remote Control for a Ceiling Light?I would like my husband to install a remote control on one of our ceiling lights. We are not sure how to go about it. I purchased a ceiling fan remote control but it isn't adaptable to our ceiling light. Thanks for any help you can give us.

 

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Removing Tile Adhesive From Concrete?How can I clean the glue from the vinyl tile off the concrete floor in my kitchen? I have a sticky concrete floor and I want to lay self stick tile again.

 

Discontinued Wallpaper Search?I am looking for a discontinued wallpaper pattern. I have a picture, but do not know the manufacturer's or name. Any help would be great!

 

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Removing Tannins from Well Water?We are selling our house. Currently, we have tannins in our well water causing the water to be yellow. How can I make the toilet water clear?

 

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Restoring a Steamer Trunk?How do I refurbish old steamer trunk?

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Brewster Wallcoverings #18953?I am looking for two rolls of the following discontinued wallpaper. Andover Wallcoverings, manufactured in the United Kingdom for Brewster Wallcoverings. The pattern number is 18953.

 

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Discontinued Wallpaper: Carey Lind TT7730?I am looking for a roll of Carey Lind TT7730 wallpaper.

 

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Paint Color Advice for Kitchen with Walnut Cabinets and White Appliances and Countertops?What color should I paint my kitchen that has walnut colored cabinets, white appliances, and white countertops. Also, half of the kitchen is white beadboard. The linoleum is a print with dark green, neon green, yellow, and white.

 

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Countertop Color Advice for Kitchen With Cherry Cabinets, White Appliances, and Gray Flooring?What color countertop would go best with cherry cabinets, white appliances, and gray marble like floor?

 

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Painting a Kitchen Countertop With Back Splash and Trim?Do you have to remove the tile back splash and trim around your kitchen counter or can you paint and seal right over it? Great job on everyone's projects!

 

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Discontinued Ramco Bottle Green Kitchen Tiles?Does anyone have some Ramco, bottle green kitchen tiles or know where I can find them? They are 4x4 and Spanish made. They were discontinued a few years ago. Thanks.

 

Insulating the Walls in the Corner of a Room?I need help insulating the corner of a room:

 

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