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BC-HOME-DO-IT:MCT: (1105 words) Home-Do-It Download: Preview | Text | Web-Ready HTML Q. We sometimes get a strong sewer odor in our house, especially when we run the washing machine. Someone told us the traps to some of our drains might have dried out, letting sewer gas enter the house. What are your thoughts? A. It is true that a... Jan/2/2009 8:04 AM |
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BC-HOME-DO-IT:MCT: (1044 words) Home-Do-It Download: Preview | Text | Web-Ready HTML Q. How does one get rid of squirrels in the attic? -H. Cooke A. Many experts recommend trapping the animals, using humane traps that won't injure them. You can buy special squirrel traps ( visit www.doyourownpestcontrol.com and click on Get Rid of... Dec/26/2008 8:08 AM |
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BC-HOME-DO-IT:MCT: (1014 words) Home-Do-It Download: Preview | Text | Web-Ready HTML Q. A couple of my dining room chairs have become wobbly, apparently from loose joints. How can I fix this? A. Furniture joints sometimes loosen in winter because the wood shrinks when the relative humidity falls. There are a couple of ways to fix this.. Dec/18/2008 8:08 AM |
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BC-HOME-DO-IT:MCT: (998 words) Home-Do-It Download: Preview | Text | Web-Ready HTML Q. I have heard that mold can grow behind a bathtub liner. Is this possible? - Anna A. It is possible if water gets between the tub liner and the original tub surface and becomes trapped. The water entry could occur at any joint that is not thoroughly.. Dec/11/2008 8:08 AM |
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BC-HOME-DO-IT:MCT: (941 words) Home-Do-It Download: Preview | Text | Web-Ready HTML Q. I have a bathroom sink that clogs periodically. I have tried a plunger, several kinds of drain openers and so forth, and I haven't been able to get it to drain well. What's next? - L. Ramsey A. I have a bathroom sink with the same problem, and the... Dec/4/2008 8:00 AM |
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BC-HOME-DO-IT:MCT: (1064 words) Home-Do-It Download: Preview | Text | Web-Ready HTML Q. I have cabinets covered with plastic laminate in my kitchen and they need to be refinished. Paint-store clerks said they can't be painted, but I came across two products that claim to do the job with little or no preparation. What do you think? - I.... Nov/28/2008 3:47 PM |
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BC-HOME-DO-IT:MCT: (1123 words) Home-Do-It Download: Preview | Text | Web-Ready HTML Q. I want to paint my textured refrigerator to match other appliances, but I don't want to spray it. Can I use a brush? -S. Ferguson A. You can use a brush if you can find a brush-on appliance paint in the color you want, which will probably be... Nov/27/2008 8:01 AM |
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BC-HOME-DO-IT:MCT: (1119 words) Home-Do-It Download: Preview | Text | Web-Ready HTML Q. When I turn on the hot water in my bathroom sink, the water comes out in spurts. I also feel knocking and shaking in the hot-water pipes in the basement. What's wrong? -N. Sehghl A. If this is happening in only one faucet, it is possible you just... Nov/20/2008 8:10 AM |
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BC-HOME-DO-IT:MCT: (1094 words) Home-Do-It Download: Preview | Text | Web-Ready HTML Q. We have periodic power failures in our area that are a real nuisance. Is it practical to install a generator to supply emergency power to our home? -Edward A. A generator powerful enough to keep a lot of electrical appliances running as usual can.. Nov/13/2008 8:01 AM |
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BC-HOME-DO-IT:MCT: (1004 words) Home-Do-It Download: Preview | Text | Web-Ready HTML Q. I have a pedestal-style porcelain sink that needs refinished. Can I get high-quality results by doing it myself with a refinishing kit, or is it best to hire a pro? -J. Errington A. If you start with a high-quality product, have some painting skill.. Nov/6/2008 8:08 AM |
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