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    Ceiling Trim Problem

    Corner Blocks I think that a corner block is going to be the best solution for me.
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    Ceiling Trim Problem

    Raised? The pantry itself meets the ceiling- it's the moulding that I'm having issues with. Raising the pantry wouldn't do any good. There is a sharp rise in the height of the ceiling (along the mould path) about 12 inches before the corner is reached. The ceiling height is pretty...
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    Ceiling Trim Problem

    I have a very noticeable outer corner in a kitchen- this outer corner is on a built-in pantry coming out of the wall. See my crude ascii illustration. This is a top view. ___________ ..........| ..........| Pantry ..........|________ ...................| ...................|...
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    Furnace Makes Noise on Startup

    Hi all. My furnace works OK, but when it starts up, the metal air corridor "expands" and makes a noise like it is inflating. It sounds like a sheet of flexible metal being waved in the wind or something. When the furnace shuts off, I hear a quieter "deflate" noise, similar to the previous...
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    Remodeling a 70s Kitchen, Tiling Advice

    Nope- there is no stove on this countertop. The stove is a separate unit on the other side of the kitchen. The countertop and its backsplash will stay. My goal is not a major remodel- I just need to fix the kitchen up decent enough to sell the house. Doing a tiling job that will only last a...
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    Remodeling a 70s Kitchen, Tiling Advice

    My latest project is remodeling a hideous 70s kitchen. The countertop is relatively new- it is a preformed countertop with a backsplash. This part will stay. The kitchen back wall behind the countertop is a set of hideous wood panels that would be a bear to remove. I thought of just...
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    My New Bar/Kitchenette

    I'm a remodeling novice- this was my first ever kitchen remodel. This is my entertainment bar/kitchenette. It is a porcelain countertop and wall with an oil-rubbed bronze Price-Pfister. The kitchen cabinets have undermount lights. I'll have more pics soon, but there's some tools and stuff I...
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    Allergens in Upholstery

    Throw Away Well, I took the cushion covers off and the cushion foam crumbled onto the floor. This couch has to be at least 40 years old. I immediately threw the covers into the wash, and threw away the foam. I'm going to have to cut new foam shapes for the cushions. Even after washing the...
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    Allergens in Upholstery

    I recently moved some old couches from a relative's house to my basement. Now, I sneeze whenever I get near one of the couches. Is there something I can do to remove the musty smell & allergens from the couch? Is there a spray or something that anyone here can recommend?
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    Installing suspended ceiling grid

    Browns Oh, and by the way, GO BROWNS! :D
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    Installing suspended ceiling grid

    Drywall Um, you might want to drywall first. I've never installed a grid prior to the drywall. The outer tracks for your suspended ceiling should be fastened to drywall, not studs. The rest of your installation steps look OK.
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    Covering up an ugly basement floor

    Problem Solved Looks like the problem has solved itself. The carpeter is now coming on Friday. Yippee.
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    undermount sink with tile countertop

    Undermount There's a book that talks about undermounting a sink with a porcelain countertop. "Tiling Complete" by Schweit and Nicholas. I wanted to do this myself, but couldn't find good radial tile. I did just complete a porcelain countertop though- looks great...
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    Covering up an ugly basement floor

    Can I Save My "New Basement" Party? :( I've been working on my basement for a long time. It is done- well, almost. The carpet has been delayed. Problem is, I planned my "New Basement" party a while ago. The carpet will not get here in time. The concrete basement floor now has 2 years of...
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    I Don't Trust Compression Fitting Valves

    Have you ever put pipe joint compound on the ring itself, Terry?
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