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LandlightS

Professional | Roswell, GA
Services: Electrical, Lawn & Garden
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Linoleum floor

I would like to redo my bathroom floor which is linoleum. Can I put tile over it or do I have to rip it up before I put the tile down ( not the peel and stick tile)
Monica Maroney
Monica Maroney Bloomingburg, NY
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    Monica.... definitely remove the existing floor and to install the tile properly......install ...»
    an approved underlayment such as concrete backer board or hardi board underlayment. This will insure a stable surface for the ceramic tile with no future problems. Do not install the tile directly to the wood subfloor.....you will eventually have problems,

    Gary

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Windows & Doors: My neighbors see straight into my house

I live in an apartment building in quite a dense neighborhood. One evening, when looking out my window, I realized I can see evert pixel of my neigbors washing machines driers, kitchens and showers if in the wrong side of the house (The photo attached is just an illustration, my camera just caught patches of light)

This means that all those 200 eyes of my neighbors see all my stuff too.

I would like a bit more of privacy, what you ...»

recommend I do?

I thought of installing curtains, but this would have some side-effects I might not be happy with (cost, forgetting to draw them and loosing a lot of sun light through out the day)

Mordechai Goren
Mordechai Goren Atlanta, GA
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    Mordechai....I would strongly suggest you investigate a privacy film which will allow full ...»
    view out and no view into your home. I don't think it is very expensive, and although it can be a DIY project, I strongly suggest you have a professional do the work.

    Good Luck, Shalom, Gary

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Remodeling: Need someone to build this!

The previous owners made a stupid box looking fireplace. I want to upgrade! Please see the pics and let me know if this is work you can do. I'm getting quotes together and would like it done ASAP if possible. I live in McDonough, Ga.

Kylie
Kylie Mcdonough, GA
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    Commented 3 days ago
    Kylie.....may I suggest you contact Israel Montenez at 678-758-6006. He is an exceptional ...»
    cabinet maker and a real nice guy. He is also very reasonable. Tell him that Gary Rosen (electrician) recommended that you call him.

    Good Luck...Gary

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Advice on a food processor/blender combination

I have been thinking of purchasing a food processor/blender combination. If any of you have one I would love some input of how you like yours and what brands you have.
Lin R
Lin R Smyrna, TN
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Decks & Patios: I need to seal my deck but have some questions. I was told a while

back that Cabot makes the best sealer, that Thompson's and others that are advertised so widely don't do the best job. Your opinion? Also, my deck was built at least 10 yrs ago and never ...»
sealed, but it's still in good shape. When it was built, I was told to wait 6 mos to seal it and that 6 mos has turned into years. I'm planning to for SURE do it this year, but here are my questions. I have 2 largish dogs (inside dogs, but of course they go outside

several times a day), so I'm going to have to keep them inside and take them out front for pottying during this process. During the years since the deck was built, dirt and fur has accumulated between the boards. I know I have to get it out before doing anything. After that's done and I clean the deck well and while it's drying out, can I let the dogs out there or must they be kept off it since they WILL track in soil from the yard? OR, can I cover the deck floor with a large vinyl tarp during the drying out process so the dogs can go out there? I've also read not to use chlorine bleach on it but to use oxygen bleach because it's less destructive to the wood. What about that?

And last question, once the sealant is put down, would putting a tarp on IT and letting the dogs out be a no-no? If it IS a no-no, is there a sealant that will dry out in 24 hours for sure? Keeping the dogs off the deck is going to be a chore and I'm trying to make my life easier. OH, and one more question. Since the deck isn't brand new, will that effect the kind of sealant I use -- transparent, semi, or whatever?

Louise
Louise Norcross, GA
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Remodeling: 1970's Birch Kitchen cabinet refinish. HELP!

Hi! I'm am in the process of refinishing Birch veneered kitchen cabinets. They were installed, brand new around 1972. The cabinets were shellacked over the existing hardware and have been ...»
a nightmare to clean and sand. I tried using Tung Oil to finish them, because my husband and I love the grain of the wood. But, it made them a not so pleasing, gold color (which was the color they were when I started) . Has anyone stained these types of cabinet doors with a darker stain, without them looking yellowy/gold? Thanks for any help!

Camie Hurst
Camie Hurst Hickory, MS
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Home Maintenance & Repairs: Occasional gurgling sound from washing machine when not in use.

This washing machine is old but seems to be working fine.

Lately, I assume from the drain pipe, there's an occasional gurgling sound that lasts ...»

about 5 or 10 seconds.

This is a recent development that happens randomly -- when the machine is not in use.

I don't mind it -- unless it's an indication that there's some sort of plumbing problem!!

Any words of wisdom out there!!?

Appreciation in advance for any and all thoughts on this occurrence!!

Eulenspiegel
Eulenspiegel Hometown, IL
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Gardening: I HAVE BLACK SPOT ON MY ROSES. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

I LIVE IN THE HAMPTON ROADS AREA OF VIRGINIA. WE HAVE A SMALL FLOWER GARDEN
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OWEN I Suffolk, VA
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