My very dark strand woven bamboo hardwood floors have a semi-glossy finish. Even after they've been freshly mopped, every speck of dust is visible and they'll look dirty the minute someone – wearing socks fresh out of the laundry, even – walks across the room. Is there any way I can change their finish to matte?
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posted by halogen
on Jan 15, 2013 -
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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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I've been renovating my house for about a year (and spent my childhood doing this stuff with my dad), and I'm starting to think that I really like this work. Where can I go for almost-but-not-quite-pro-level classes and hands-on education in stuff like residential wiring, conforming to code, hanging drywall, landscaping, etc?
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posted by m_lazarus
on Oct 5, 2010 -
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Is it worth it to remodel our attic into a living space? Will it increase the resale value of the house enough to offset the cost and effort?
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posted by desjardins
on Jul 22, 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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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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Is there a blog for doing home improvements and renovations with salvaged and unusual materials? Sort of a cross between This Old House and
Inhabitat, with a scavenger bent?
posted by LarryC
on Aug 19, 2006 -
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ISO crown moulding for bathroom to match rest of house. D/D free, must love dogs.
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posted by drewbeck
on Mar 9, 2006 -
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My wife hates the countertops in our kitchen. Short of buying and installing new countertops, does anyone have any other solutions for making them look different? Coverings, paint, anything?
posted by davidmsc
on Dec 26, 2003 -
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