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How do I "re-face" a pier?

Just moved into a new old home and it has a pier that needs help..the top boards are starting to rot. I am not a carpenter but am capable, can anyone tell me how I... See more

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How to paint on canvas using a balloon?

dipping a blown-up balloon in paint

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How to add class to outside houseboat deck?

One level up the deck is large enough to have a great sitting area. Need to make it look inviting to hang out. Any ideas would be great. Photo's even better.

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How to remove candle wax that has spilled in the sink that clogged it?

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How do I make letters with old palettes?

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Solar cover reel using width instead of length?

We have a 32x16 pool that cannot use a solar reel due to the diving board on one end and a ladder on the opposite end ! I would like to create a reel for the solar... See more

Paint pink tile in bathroom of house built in 60’s?

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Paint Over Wallpaper?

Can I just paint over my wallpaper, or does the wallpaper HAVE to be stripped off first? Also what is the prep needed?

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Get pets not to pee on furniture?

We have wonderful 2 pomeranians dogs, except when we put them out on our porch to do their business, they always want to pee on our beautiful furniture out there. ... See more

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PVC pipe sun protection

Wondering how to use PVC pipe to make a rather large outdoor sun protector on the brick patio sort of like a pergola with total sun block out for our 3 dogs. We live... See more

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How to clean spashed oil out of clothing?

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Any ideals for old driveway with grass going up the middle ?

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How do I put up shiplap in bathroom??

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Responding to siding quesrion?

The facia is covered/ wrapped with aluminum I think the siding is vynal. Thanks for all the help given so far!

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Making a wooden gate?

would like to make a wooden gate for our deck..would also like to use leftover deckboards and spindles..please help

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How can I unstick a window that been painted shut for years

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Having a problem with the second coat using chalk paint on mason jars

I'm using folk art chalk paint and the second coat is wiping off the first coat. The mason jars sat overnight so I know they are dry. The color that is giving me the... See more

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How do you thicken acrylic paint?

I need to thicken acrylic paint for just a little texture.

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What glue is best for gluing back together this Loom Box ?

Have tried to glue it already with UHU but it eventually all came undone again and my lovely separated beads ‘n’ things all congregated together in one big mass !... See more

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DISINFECTING WIPES?

ANYONE KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO RE-MOISTEN A CAN OF DISINFECTING WIPES THAT I HAVE, THEIR STILL MOIST A BIT BUT NEED MORE LIQUID.THANKS GUYS

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Make sliding barn door set up myself? Working with lack of a budget.

Cheers fellow Hometalkers, I am hoping that someone knows what parts I could buy myself to create a sliding barn door hardware idea I have in mind. They have all... See more

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How do I transition for a 1 3/4” drop off from hall to bedroom?

Below are the pictures the yellow floor is the hallway and it goes into the master bedroom. I have the concrete square to the door way. I need the best way to... See more

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How to re-pot a flowering jasmine?

I have a 20 year old flowering jasmine, indoor plant. Three years ago, the leaves withered and fell and I found white bugs smaller than a pin head on some of the... See more

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How to remove cigarette smoke smell from my sewing machine?

I just bought a used sewing machine. Brought it home and wiped it down with Clorox wipes and they were dirty. Now the machine reaks of cigarette smoke. I tried... See more

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