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Peeling Paint Problem

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Sheetal Werneke under Painting, Preparation, Primer, Repair, Stripping
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I am trying to solve a problem with peeling paint.  I painted my daughter's bedroom using primer and then paint. Now it has become my son's room,...

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Asbestos Siding Dangers

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Sheetal Werneke under Exteriors, Siding, Columns and Trim, Composite, Painting, Siding, Columns and Trim, Buying or Selling a Home, Healthy Home
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Hoping you can shed some light on this concern of mine. I recently went into a bidding war on a century-old home and won!  However, I recetly...

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Patio or a Deck?: Learn Which is Best to Build

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Sheetal Werneke under Decks and Patios, Outdoor Living, Deck and Patio Planning and Building, Decks, Patios and Porches, Building and Remodeling
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We've just purchased a new home and it is perfect except that it needs either a patio or a deck.  Can you point out some of the things we should...

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Dorm Room Decorating: Making Your College Kid's Dorm a Room of Their Own

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Sheetal Werneke under Bedrooms, Living Spaces, Art and Accessories, Decor Planning, Decorating and Design, Painting, Fall, Seasons
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My daughter has a real sense of style.  Unfortunately, her dorm room doesn't.  We want her to be comfortable but have obvious limitations on what...

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Paver Brick Patio Tip: Quikrete Powerloc Jointing Sand is Ideal for Paver Patio Projects

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Sheetal Werneke under Landscaping, Masonry, Deck and Patio Planning and Building, Decks, Patios and Porches, Driveways and Walkways
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Leslie, I was watching your new program, Ugliest House on The Block, last weekend while waiting for a table at a local restaurant. There was a man...

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Interior Painting Preparation: Three Important Steps to a Beautiful Finish

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Tom Kraeutler under Living Spaces, Cleaning, Decorating and Design, Painting, Preparation, Primer, Repair
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I’m about to tackle my first interior painting project and don’t want to wind up with the same rough-looking results I’ve seen in other homes....