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Help -- We need to repaint powder coated aluminum patio furniture
Susan Susan Answered on Sep 10, 2024

We are fortunate to have some old (30+ years) originally very high quality powder coated aluminum patio sling chairs that need to be repainted. I priced having them p... See more

Anyone cut a metal garage door?
Rjack Rjack Answered on Jul 31, 2024

My husband & I totally disagree on this one. We're converting a rental property from a two door garage door to a single. He has a friend who is changing out his sing... See more

Has anyone had experiance using Behr Granite Grip concrete coating?
Cel14450400 Cel14450400 Answered on Jul 22, 2024

I was wondering if anyone has tried using Behr Granite Grip concrete coating. Does it really make concrete look like pebbles? How do I figure how much I need? Is it h... See more

How can I keep my plastic chairs from sinking into my gravel patio?
Lois Lois Answered on Jul 14, 2024

I have the cheap plastic chairs and they keep sinking into my gravel patio. Does anyone out there have a good idea to stop that.

Framing Garage with Metal Studs?
Marlayna Marlayna Answered on Jul 11, 2024

We have an already built garage made out of cinder blocks. We want to finish the inside to make it a hangout spot. We are planning on using metal framing due to cost.... See more

How can I keep my small patio dog hair and smell free?
Liza Erisme Liza Erisme Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I have a small patio off the front of my apartment that I've turned into a little garden. I have 2 welsh corgis who shed a LOT! I keep the poop picked up but between ... See more

Quick, inexpensive fix to correct weathered,splintering wood on deck
Patricia Price Fox Patricia Price Fox Answered on May 31, 2024

My wooden deck is older, and the wood has started to darken and splinter. Outside of replacing the wood, is there anything I can do for a quick and inexpensive fix?

Thompsons Water sealer disaster
Lynn @ Riggstown Road Lynn @ Riggstown Road Answered on Sep 01, 2024

Since we just had our deck pressure-washed, we decided to apply Thompson's Water Sealer to help preserve it. Big mistake. It seems to have a permanent stickiness. Any... See more

Cement alternative for flagstone patio joints?
Toshiba Toshiba Answered on May 28, 2024

We dry laid flagstone between our porch and patio. The flagstone was laid on sand and the joints are filled with sand. Looks great and the stone does not move or wobb... See more

Patio umbrella keeps blowing over
Barb Barb Answered on May 08, 2024

Does anyone have a easy solution to keep opened patio umbrella from flying up and falling over even on a semi windy day? I have the heavy base, it's in a hole in a pa... See more

How do I get the black marks off my composite deck?
Robin Macdonald Hill Robin Macdonald Hill Answered on May 08, 2024

As we all know New England is getting hammered with snow this year! And I had so much snow on the deck that I had to use the snowblower to get it off. I'm anticipatin... See more

How do I secure my 1st floor patio furniture from vandalism?
Barbara Reinhardt Barbara Reinhardt Answered on Apr 26, 2024

I live on the first floorof an apartment building. How can I secure my patio furniture without it being unsightly?

How do you keep cats off of the outdoor furniture?
Carol G Carol G Answered on Apr 25, 2024

Stray cats lay and spray my outdoor furniture how do i keep them off my patio and furniture?

How or can you put metal roofing over shingles?
Sandy Sandy Answered on Apr 09, 2024

wanted to save the expense of tearing off old but good roof to put up a more desirable metal roof is it possible to lay metal on top of shingled roof?

Anybody know how to tell the age and maker of a table
Arias E Vic Arias E Vic Answered on Feb 09, 2024

I found this in a dump I know it's probably mid 1900s but I'm curious

How do I remove brick planters?
Cathy Barney Cathy Barney Answered on Jan 29, 2024

I want to update my front porch by removing planters and adding a small deck along the front half of the house. How can remove or incorporate the window planter into... See more

Im trying to find out if this set is valuable or not. Johnson Brothers
Allie Allie Answered on Dec 29, 2023

Wondering the value of this set if any. I have service for 10. Teacups, saucers, dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, dessert plates, gravy boat., large and small plat... See more

What type of glue to use on duck cloth & fold technique for cushions?
Wendy Wendy Answered on Dec 27, 2023

I will be making cushions for my patio bench and need to know which type of glue to use on the duck cloth material and what type of folds to use the attach cloth to f... See more

Do I need a city permit to remodel a patio cover to attach to roof
RBL1167984 RBL1167984 Answered on Dec 21, 2023

Breaking out slab and putting in new slab 12' x 22'. total cost of slab and patio roof is $7,000.

Pitted outdoor furniture...any ideas?
Nancy Nancy Answered on Dec 14, 2023

I bought expensive outdoor furniture that is now pitted. See photos. It seems to be pitted the worst around the bottom area where it sets on the floor. It seems to bu... See more

Any idea of value?
Terri Terri Answered on Dec 13, 2023

Some Mengel stuff has such a high value. How can I tell? Any ideas? It's 44 tall,20 deep, 35 wide. Beautiful solid wood, amazing hardware. Thanks!

What can I do to my concrete patio that gets no sun and molds?
Hah10431856 Hah10431856 Answered on Nov 26, 2023

(Don’t mind the message😁 )Been thinking of options so it doesn’t need power washed every month

How can I finish my back porch ceiling in an inexpensive way?
Lisa @ 50 Things to Know Life Lisa @ 50 Things to Know Life Answered on Nov 26, 2023

I can see my porch ceiling from the windows in our house and it does not look very nice. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I also have a toddler so I don't have m... See more