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Cat “deposit”: How to clean cat’s urine on carpet
It turns out the previous owner had two cats and they have made one or more "deposits" in one of the bedrooms and perhaps at other locations. Apparently, the smell was "woken up" when we...
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MarshallTown Drywall Vacuum Sander arrived!
After thinking about how to best sand drywall, I decided to purchase a "Marshalltown DuraSoft® Dustless Drywall Vacuum Sander" from All-Wall.com. It arrived today. I’ll eventually write a review. By...
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[Drain Marathon] Upstairs bathroom drain: no leak anymore!
This is the second of the three drains I have decided to fix this Labor Day’s weekend. The first one (kitchen) will be stress tested for leaks when I run the dishwasher tonight. Here are the before...
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Installing door casing when drywall is not flush
While preparing a door frame for casing, we notice the drywall is not flush with the door frame. The drywall is shaved to allow the casing to sit flat on the wall and on the frame. Skill Level: 2...
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Removing ceramic tiles without breaking them
Two ceramic tiles are carefully removed. Skill Level: 2 (Basic) Time Taken: About 20 minutes It is often necessary to remove ceramic tiles without breaking them. For instance: You want to match an...
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Building a Cedar Planter, Raised Panel Style
A Raised Panel Cedar Planter is built. Cedar panels are glued and raised on a router table. Posts are cut to length and decorated on a router table. All parts are sealed and assembled. Skill Level:...
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Removing Hardened Latex Caulk
Very hard pure latex caulk is removed from a bath tub surround without damaging the tub finish. Skill Level: 2 (Basic) Time Taken: About 1 hour The starting point of this article: a tub with a very...
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Repairing Orange Peel Wall Texture
Orange Peel texture is repaired on a wall. Skill Level: 2~3 (Basic~Moderate) Time Taken: About 2 hours During a repair, it became necessary to open the drywall under a bathroom vanity. The drywall...
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