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DIY: Sculptural Rose Tape Artwork
CasaSugar &bull Today
On an Italian trip long ago, I fell in love with our hotel lobby's massive artwork. It was an eight-by-five-foot canvas with rows and columns of raised roses. After staring it down, I decided I could craft my own version… Full Story »
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Lumber prices at their highest in years
The Hardware Aisle Blog at This Old House &bull Today
If you're about to start any projects that are going to require lumber, like say a framing walls or a building a pull-down attic staircase, you might want to hold off a bit. A perfect storm of bad weather, new… Full Story »
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How to Build a Dog Gate
Planning and Ideas at This Old House &bull Today
Oak 1x2 Get at least eight 6-footers-enough to make legs, crosspieces, spindles, stiles, rails, and feet for the two-section gate shown2. Oak panel molding Get at least two 6-foot pieces to trim the panels4. Medium-grit and fine-grit sandpaper11. Stainable wood… Full Story »
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Need advice on building a bench seat.
DIY Forum &bull Today
Hello, I want to help a friend build a couple bench seats that are open on the bottom for members of his marial arts class to throw their bags under and visitors to sit on while they observe the class.… Full Story »
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Did I break a DIY forum rule?
DIY Forum &bull Mar 6, 2010
Where did I go wrong with my post. If I broke any rules or did something to not get any response could someone point it out to me? What is wrong with my post... Quote:Here's my problem I have today.… Full Story »
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(714) Something for Almost Nothing
Danny Lipford &bull Mar 5, 2010
Updating and improving the look of your home doesn't have to put a strain on your budget. By using recycled or reused materials, along with a little imagination and creativity, you can make a big difference in your home for… Full Story »
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Favorite jury rigging story
DIY Forum &bull Mar 4, 2010
I know this is a how to DIY site but I thought itd be fun to just throw out a few funny stories about a home improvement job that you had to jury rig. Whether... Full Story »
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Diy Project: Halligan'S Handmade Air Freshener
Design Sponge &bull Mar 3, 2010I am a daily commuter and spend a lot of time in a car. Everyone knows the typical pine tree shaped air fresheners don't exactly produce the pleasant odor that most of our nostrils seek. Here is the perfect alternative… Full Story »
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DIY: Painted Chairs
CasaSugar &bull Mar 2, 2010
DIY: Painted Chairs Intimidated by the idea of upholstering a chair? Then start off with an easier project and infuse an old chair with new life by adding paint. Full Story »
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Cross Base
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement task and need some help? Do you need advise on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll… Full Story »
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Drywell Question
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I have a 1 yesr old concrete drywell in my backyard. All the gutters are tied into it off the house. With the snow melt and rain here in CT, I noticed a small 2 inch hole in the soil… Full Story »
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How To Lay 3-Strip Boards So The Ends Don'T Look Strange
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
The flooring I want to lay is 3-strip engineered flooting floor. The installation tips for single-strip boards describe how important it is to stagger the board lengths in a random manner, so that the ends don't line up or form an obvious pattern. But 3-strip means that each board that… Full Story »
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Adding a sub panel
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I am upgrading the kitchen, one full bath, and one bedroom in my house. They were all on a single 15 amp circuit (old house) but that will clearly change. Instead of pulling homeruns all the way back to the main panel on the opposite side of the house I'd rather install a small sub panel in… Full Story »
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Formica Cost
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement task and need some help? Do you need advise on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll… Full Story »
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Washing Machine Drain Pipe
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
Hopefully a plumber out there can help me out. I am finishing my basement and part of the job required me to relocate the laundry sink a few feet away. I decided it would be nice to also install a drain pipe for the washing machine and connect… Full Story »
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Forced Air Furnace
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I need advice. I need to replace a 30 year old furnace..it is a forced air oil furnace. I live in Upstate New York above Albany. DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement task and need… Full Story »
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Chimney leaking
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I just moved into a new home that is 26 years old. The house has a chimney/firepace. In the fireplace is a Vermont Casting Gas Stove. Since we have moved in, when we have a significant amount of rain, water is accumulating on top of the gas stove. I called a chimney/stove… Full Story »
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Battery Bragging - Just replaced 2 AA after 3 years
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I have a honeywell programable thermostat that I picked up for a few bucks when we bought this house in 2007. Today it was flashing 'LO BAT LO BAT'. At first I started to panic, I thought there was something… Full Story »
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Crazy Neighbors Got You Down? Try a carport Sticker
Home Fix Info &bull Feb 25, 2010
Have neighborhood issues led you to contemplate buying a tank or housing an alligator? While that may not be the most constructive route to take, at least a little carport art can compose the old jerks think your middle name… Full Story »
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Drafting questions for deck
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I am planning to build an attached deck this spring. The rub is that the footings have already been placed. They are 11ft from the house and 14ft apart. I am thinking of adding a post in the middle and… Full Story »
