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Bathroom Vanity from a Wall Cabinet
My husband and I turned a salvaged wall cabinet into a vanity for our powder bath. We used a drop-in hammered copper sink and added plumbing pipe for legs and a storage shelf. http://threescoopsoflove.blogspot.com/2012/...
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CommentedThat's way cool.
Cleaning & Organization: Chimney Sweep
I just had a Groupon deal with a particular company who claimed to sweep/inspect and clean my chimney... yet they were here for 15 mins. I just stuck my hand on the shelf and there was
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Design & Décor: What do I do with this fire place?!?
We bought this foreclosure, but have no idea what to do with this tacky fireplace! Any ideas?!? You can see from the last picture that we've definitely made some improvements, but I
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CommentedMantle above ....
Painting: Antique mantel & fireplace surround - would you paint it?
I have been trying to sell this mantel and haven't had much luck (I probably just need to bring it to a consignment store). The lower half (fireplace surround) detaches, so the upper
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CommentedI am an antique girl... no, don't paint it...I think it's beautiful. This could be repurposed ...»
Painting: Peeling concrete patio and recycled sunroom...
I have a concrete patio slab that has peeling paint and was wondering what was the easiest way to deal with it. Strip and repaint, cover, any other ideas? I would like to turn this
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We have had access to a specialty primer which will, once you have gotten all the ...»
Home Maintenance & Repairs: Alkaline water filter
I don't know if this is a question for this forum, but I have an older model Jupiter Ionizer water filter and have had it serviced for problems having to send it to CT and spent about
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Amy, can you give us a description of what the problem is with the water filter?
Anyone have old paned windows to get rid of?
Not only am I interested in artwork, but I have a real idea for some paned windows as cupboard doors that I've been without since I moved in. So if anyone has some for free or barter...
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CommentedYeah, I have some, but need someone local willing to be artsy and not all anal about putting ...»
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CommentedUnclutter, sell, fix up and rent so I can leave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gardening: I have rooted some gardenia clippings, how can I keep them alive till spring?
Also have some sage in a pot outside, what do I need to do with it? And a sprout coming from my ginger root, how do I keep that going as well?
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CommentedOk Mike and Anne, I will give it a shot. Do you think I should dip the roots in root growing ...»
A good cleaning will take a few hours to properly do and complete.
They were only looking for bigger fish to sell linings and caps to. If your really concerned about your chimney I would get a pro in the house, document what really needs to be done and ask for what ever money you paid to these gypsies back. If they refuse I would notify the local building department of this scam so they can keep track of the complaints that most likely will be coming in sort order to them.