Archive for November, 2007

Home Improvement: How can I cut small metal tiles to fit into the wallspace behind the stovetop?

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Jess asked: I think these tiles are aluminum (they look like brushed stainless steel). They are about 4"x4", picked up from a home improvement store. A few tiles need to be cut in half to fit into the wall space above the stovetop, but so far none of ...

Home Improvement - Tim’s Hotrod?

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

Jon asked: Ok, Here's one for ya. I was watching Home Improvement today and I was all nostalgiac. I'm sure I watched it right up to the series finale when it was on in the 90's but as hard as I try to remember...did Tim ever finish his hotrod?Question posted ...

Need to repair kitchen drawer?

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

sunshine asked: The drawer I keep my silverware in needs repair. My ex has repaired it before..but, it doesn't last. The bottom always drops out in one of the front corners of the drawer. It looks like the bottom board is supposed to rest in a slot on the side ...

What is the best way to repair the inside of my kitchen cabinet?

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

pookiepoo asked: I have two kitchen cabinets. One is under the counter top and the other under the sink. Both have floors made of some type of wood that has gone bad over the years, it was there when I moved in. They look like they got wet and ...

How do I repair the carpet seam where it is torn between the livingroom and kitchen?

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Cindy asked: I have carpet in my livingroom and my dog tore a couple of sections out where the carpet meets in the kitchen and that is vinly tile and there is a metal strip layed down between the livingroom and kitchen. How would I fix the tear where ...

How do you self repair a kitchen counter? Water occasionally seeps into the diagonal long crack?

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

bobbie asked: Now the crack is all rised, bulky and bloated now. The counter crack is very close to the sink.Question posted courtesy of: Cecil

home improvement: the show?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

Caliloverr I asked: In home improvement, the show, why can you never ever see below wilson's eyes. No matter where he is, if it's behind the fence, or anywhere else, his nose and mouth are always blocked. Whyyy??Question posted courtesy of: Curtis

Charging for Handyman/Remodeling Services?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

Dingo444 asked: I have a small handyman/remodeling service that is moving more into the remodeling category. I am proficient in a variety of areas, and always make a point of not only showing up on time, but also do very quality work. My customer base is beginning to grow and ...

remodeling kitchen?

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

flyerspac asked: Hi, I bought an old house that has brick in the kitchen, I want to keep the brick, it has been painted white. I am remodeling the house in a cabin style. I would love suggestions on how to redo the bricks. I almost forgot on a budget ...

How do you repair a dripping kitchen sink faucet?

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

desta asked: I have never done any plumbing repairs before, but my kitchen sink faucet drips regularly unless I find the exact position for the Delta faucet handle. I hate to use the kitchen sink because it is such a hassle to turn it completely off. I don't ...