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how to clean faded vinyl shudders

by Peachie on 21 March 2009

I live in a condo that has faded dark green vinyl shudders -- is it possible to clean or renew them? ...

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Makeshift Drill Depth Gauge

by Mike on 17 March 2009

The other day, while watching a re-run of The New Yankee Workshop, I was reminded of an easy way to estimate depth when drilling into someth...

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7 Classic Brick Patterns for Garden Paths and Patios

by Mike on 13 March 2009

Planning your first garden path or patio project? Here's a guide to the patterns commonly used when constructing brick paths and patios. R...

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Temporarily Adhere Plastic to Tile?

by DaveP on 10 March 2009

This is an odd dilemma... My girlfriend is looking for a way to adhere a plastic soap dish to the tile wall in her shower. The dish came wi...

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Keep Picture Frames Hanging Straight and Level

by Mike on 6 March 2009

Attach rubber bumpers to the bottom corners of your picture frames, small mirrors, or other small hanging items to ensure these items remain...

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Seed Bombs Away! (The Guerrilla Gardener's Arsenal)

by kathyswank on 4 March 2009

Guerrilla Gardening (sigh)... Over the past week, the thrill of the idea has thoroughly captivated me. Waiting until nightfall to embark on ...

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This Old House Reader Remodels Contest

by Mike on 3 March 2009

There's a little over one week left to enter the Reader Remodels Contest over at This Old House. To enter, you'll need to upload images of ...

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Pocket Screw Jig (DIY Wish List)

by Mike on 2 March 2009

While not the most attractive joints, pocket joints are very strong and relatively simple to make. I've tried my hand at these joints a few ...

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Find Recycling and Disposal Centers Near You

by DaveP on 26 February 2009

After reading Mike's entry on disposing hazardous chemicals in Chicago, I wondered if there was a similar disposal facility located near me....

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Why I Will Never Use Varnish Stripper Again

by Dan on 26 February 2009

My friend had the brilliant idea to buy an old, cheap wood table with chairs, and then strip, restain, and refinish them. I volunteered to h...

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