June 3rd, 2010
I’m going to gut the entire bathroom but keep the window in the tub area. The wood is rotted and it’ll have to be be replaced. Can I put the new tile right next to the window opening or use this wood-like composite material that looks like window trim? Any other ideas are most welcome.
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May 30th, 2010
I am taking a poll for personal research- How long did it take you to replace your kitchen faucet? I would like all the gory details if it was a major pain and I would also like to know how quickly it can be done if you are a professional or you hired a plumber [...]
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May 29th, 2010
I don’t to replace the cabinets all together. Can I just replace the doors or something. What is the cheapest way to give the kitchen a new look. I would like to do it myself. Any websites you can send me too?
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May 26th, 2010
Are there instructions posted anywhere or should I really just have someone come in and do it for me?
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May 24th, 2010
The drawers in the kitchen of the apartment we are renting have completely come to bits – the bottom has fallen out of every drawer and it’s really hard to get them to open and close. I’m wondering what ballpark price would have to be paid to get some very basic white replacement drawers. Also [...]
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May 24th, 2010
The light bulb in my bathroom flashes when switched off and it makes a sizzling noise. An electrician told me that the bulb holder needed replacing or it could be some loose wiring but he cannot fix it for me, he told me that there are regulations for bathroom lights these days, and that to [...]
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May 20th, 2010
I need to replace or repair the pipes under my sink. It is a dual sink and all pvc piping, it leaks constantly and all the joints move when I wiggle them. I think the pvc glue or sealant or whatever they used has let go. What can I repair it with or do I [...]
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May 19th, 2010
I have just bought a house that was built in the 1940′s which has all the original fittings including the original bathroom tiles. I am having a shower fitted over the bath and unfortunately this means that some of the tiles will have to be destroyed. Is there any where I can get replacements? They’re [...]
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May 18th, 2010
We would like to replace our current wook countertop with a stone countertop. We are looking for a cheaper stone top and a place that wont rip us off. The Countertop is L shaped and about 10′ on the sink side and 6 ‘ on the stove side minus the stove. How much will this [...]
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May 14th, 2010
I have white (builders standard kitchen cabinets) the cabinets are very cheap (not solid wood) the laminate (is that what you call it?) has started peeling off some of the drawers. How can I repair this? I would rather not replace them as that sounds costly as we will be listing the house for sale [...]
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