Aside from a few major professional-only renovations for our house, what we can do to make our home the way we would like? (Bonus points for simplicity!)
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posted by Kitteh
on Apr 15, 2013 -
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Help us figure out how to cover up or replace this god awful kitchen floor. We just purchased a farmhouse that was renovated in the mid 50s. The mudroom and kitchen have 9" asphalt tiles that are all coming up (so not level), and on top of that, the prior owner used these rooms as a kennel for his incontinent daschund.
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posted by checkitnice
on Feb 16, 2013 -
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Is it possible to roast an already roasted coffee a little bit darker in the oven on a baking sheet?
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posted by roboton666
on Dec 4, 2012 -
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DIY Home Security: where to start? I'm investigating all the myriad options for hardware and monitoring services, and I am overwhelmed.
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posted by medarby
on Aug 8, 2012 -
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Bought a house, hence the DecorateMyBedroomFilter! DYI: how do I put up a curtain rod for a window whose corner meets a slanted ceiling? Décor: what kind of wallpaper should I put up on a single accent wall of my otherwise very white and neutrally furnished bedroom?
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posted by halogen
on Mar 28, 2012 -
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Advice needed: how to put together a DIY, on-the-cheap home music system where I can listen to my music from any room in the house?
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posted by zooropa
on Mar 10, 2012 -
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When buying your first house, how much did you budget for decor/paint/furniture/etc right up front?
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posted by ohsnapdragon
on Sep 27, 2011 -
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Ethernet ports in every room, but none of them work. The brains of the system which is in the wall of a closet is a Square D Multi-Link Structured Wiring System. How do I find out how it's set up and how do make it work as it should?
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posted by cgomez
on Sep 15, 2011 -
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Should we use Screen Tight or standard/old-school staples/tacks + facia to screen in our back porch?
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posted by ish__
on May 7, 2011 -
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Simple question: Where do I got to find short( 8'-20') lengths of SCH 80 steel pipe in nyc?
posted by edbles
on Mar 24, 2011 -
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I am going to build a wood fired pizza oven in my backyard. Any tips on what has worked, failed, etc. (more inside)
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posted by burlsube
on Mar 20, 2011 -
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I have a number of unframed art prints and posters, and would like to do the framing myself. What advice do you have for me?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Jan 3, 2011 -
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Where to buy a 4 1/2" outlet box that is open on both sides for back-to-back light fixture installation?
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posted by Jim Biancolo
on Dec 12, 2010 -
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Can anyone recommend a great book (or magazine or website or series) on DIY home repair and remodeling?
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posted by piers
on Nov 29, 2010 -
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Hi All, I need some help and recommendations on the best method to insulate one's house envelope + attic. I'm somewhat handy, but I don't want to get in over my head with skill-level or cost.
I'm thinking of the DIY spray foam insulation, any recommendations?
Please see detailed explanation.
Thanks
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posted by absolutshrk
on Nov 8, 2010 -
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What are the potential problems, if any, of venting a portable A/C unit into a closet or attic?
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posted by wordsmith
on Aug 13, 2010 -
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Our driveway is on a very small incline. At the bottom of the driveway, which exits onto the street, is a gate attached to our fence. The gate swings inwards, so when the gate is closed, there is a small gap at the bottom to accommodate the incline when it's fully open. Our dog can escape out of this gap. Other than plugging it with a long piece of scrap wood while we're out with him, how can we solve this problem?
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posted by barnone
on Jul 6, 2010 -
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I really want to paint my bathroom. I have never done any sort of DIY or home project before. Is this going to be harder than I think it is? Where do I even start?
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posted by JoannaC
on Mar 18, 2010 -
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DIY: How can I swap my 1500W/220V in-wall space heater with two safe 220V outlets? I am in the state of Oregon and would prefer to do this myself.
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posted by roygbv
on Feb 4, 2010 -
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What can I do to make my apartment more beautiful and interesting using items purchased from an art supply store?
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posted by acidic
on Jan 24, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a second hand jigsaw that is equivalent in quality to a Bosch GST 100 BCE - any ideas?
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posted by Sebmojo
on Dec 15, 2009 -
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Would placing an additional window screen material on the outside of a vent cause ventilation problems?
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posted by medea42
on Oct 11, 2009 -
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DIY-Disaster Filter: I sealed my new (expensive) concrete patio with water based sealant. Followed the directions by cleaning it the day prior and waiting 24 hours for it to dry completely. Just as I was finishing my first coat it started to rain unexpectedly. Help me fix it!
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posted by shew
on Oct 7, 2009 -
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I've installed laminate flooring about a year ago, and individual pieces are sliding around.
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posted by mecran01
on Sep 19, 2009 -
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I just bought a condo and am looking for websites that are dedicated to doing DIY things to improve your home ranging from doing cheap/green projects, cool home gadgets, to major remodeling jobs...
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posted by matthelm
on Jan 12, 2009 -
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I need to cheaply sound-insulate a door that has two issues: it's hollow, and it has half-inch gaps at its top and bottom.
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posted by sparrows
on Dec 5, 2008 -
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I need to be famous for other things. So I would like to make my own blend of coffee. At home and cheaply how can I get started?
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posted by parmanparman
on Oct 12, 2008 -
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How do I remove this strange glue from my previously carpeted hardwood?
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posted by bradn
on Jun 29, 2008 -
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Home DIY pros: I've just moved to a new house, the upper floor of which has exposed rafters. How can I use these to store my stuff? Details to follow.
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posted by zardoz
on May 22, 2008 -
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What's the best home-repair / fixit manual for someone with little-to-no experience in such matters? Also, web sites and / or blogs in the same vein?
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posted by dersins
on Apr 25, 2008 -
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What set of power tools can I assemble that will allow me to build things out of wood and will store in a closet?
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posted by Foam Pants
on Jan 22, 2008 -
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We are replacing a section of our white wood picket fence that someone's car hit and want to give the whole thing another coat of paint while we're at it so that the new section will blend in with the old section. What do we need to do?
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posted by onlyconnect
on Mar 27, 2007 -
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I love Aquafina bottled water. There's something in it that makes it taste much different than other bottled waters. Still, it gets expensive. What's in it that makes it taste so nice and can I make my own at home?
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posted by redteam
on Feb 21, 2007 -
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