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Our 1934 Minnesota home has older wiring. I want to replace the old sconces next to the fireplace with new sconces.

The house wiring at the fixture is cloth covered, with a hot and a neutral (no...

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I want to build a freestanding privacy wall, about 64" tall and 16'long, to screen our hot tub from neighbor's view. I'll be using the retro "pierced" blocks that are one square foot and 4"...

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Just acquired a free, working (but older) In-sink-erator Classic Supreme dishwasher.

Problem is, when the owner un-installed it, a few lead wires became unattached from their posts,...

I got one last year from Abracadabra/Robert's. It is very well made compared to the cover that came with the tub when I bought the house. Service/delivery was good.

The floor drain at the low point in basement is backing up when we do laundry. The floor drain is only about 5 feet from the tub where the washing machine empties. (We do use a mesh sock over the...

Well, I had a good (and bad) landscaper come out and assess the situation. We will tear the wall down next spring, and do a concrete interlocking block retaining wall. I bought the blocks used from...

Well, I'm in Minneapolis. We've already had 2 little snowfalls, and it's unseasonably cool and wet for October.
Ground freezes in November, and snow usually covers until sometime in March. Oh, and...

Thanks for your thoughts. I had a feeling there wasn't much hope for it.
I don't know how long the wall has been there... we just bought the house 2 years ago, so I don't know about it's ...

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Poured concrete retaining wall at my property line (about 50 feet long)is leaning toward my neighbors yard.
Wall is about 2 feet high, and holds back lawn on side of my house with less than...

From usgov. Website: Call your city or county Human Services Department for help in finding affordable housing or homelessness assistance. For help with home repairs, call the city or county...

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The damage to the original wood is not too bad, as far as I can tell. There are scratches and a gouge or two. Looks like they stained half of it very dark (see picture),...

There's a panel on my front door (facing outdoors) where the laminate is bubbled and peeling. I guess the laminate was applied there to cover the damaged wood below it.
Would I be better off...

Thanks for the info. I won't paint the glazed bricks.

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I'm hoping that someone can help me with a few questions I have about my
Fireplace in my craftsman/bungalow.
I want to paint over the existing color on the fireplace wall, which is...

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I want to re-paint my concrete basement floor. The floor is already sealed/painted and in good shape... I just want to change color. Do I need to use the special epoxy paint even though the...

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I'm looking to replace the original tires on my wife's 2002 Chevy Tracker 4WD. Size is
215/75/15. They are at 60,000 miles and did OK here in Minnesota, but were not so good
In...

Excellent reference, ballengerb1. Thank you veddy much.

The inspector only pointed out that he had seen other houses built in the same period and neighborhood as mine, with similar cast iron boilers and asbestos insulation on the pipes.
He was not...

I'm going by what the inspector told me when I bought the house last year, and the HVAC guy who cleaned/inspected the boiler last week also told me. Is there some conclusive test I can do, or would...

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That 's a lotta dough. I would have course get the 3 estimates like you recommend. I'm in Minnesota.
I did some reading on the whole abatement thing - seems a bit overhyped as a real risk...

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I've got an old Weil-McLain gas boiler in my 1934 house that I bought last year that will need to be replaced someday (hopefully not too soon). It runs fine(though probably only 50% efficient...

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I've got an old Weil-McLain gas boiler in my 1934 house that I bought last year that will need to be replaced someday (hopefully not too soon). It runs fine(though probably only 50%...

The tiles are mostly 1x1, some have been nipped a bit smaller.
The grout line is not continuous all the way across (at or near the width I'd like for the cut), but I see one line that covers about...

... and not ruin it?

I have an old ceramic tile-top table from the 70's. It's an oak table, and the tiles are fairly small.
I want to cut it in half, and the cut side will be against the...

Thanks,CaptainRich- couple of loose screws on the door jam that must be part of the switch assembly. One had actually fallen out! Thanks again!

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My wife has a 2002 Chevy Tracker. A few weeks ago, the rear cab overhead light started flickering while we were driving . Bigger bumps in road seemed to cause them to flicker. We checked all...

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One further question (upon further internet exploration): Do I need to strip NM cable where it runs through metal conduit? Is there a maximum length I can run NM cable...

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How can I sew a button back onto my couch? The couch back is slightly tufted.
Is there a special needle that passes through the couch from back to front?

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I'll be using metal conduit on the masonry walls, and I'll be sure to use the special connectors you mentioned.

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I'm starting a project,and just want to make sure I've got things straight! Thanks for your help!
Our 1934 house lacks receptacles on one side of the unfinished basement. I want to run...