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Taking out a 1950s cabinet without destroying it
Here is what I see. It's hard to be sure from photos and this may be an iterative process.
The metal bar should be pried off with a screwdriver or wrecking bar or other lever. It may be clipped on …
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How do I remove an outdoor electrical metal box?
There are penetrating oils better than wd40. Try some. I'm reluctant to recommend any because that always takes over the conversation. Search this forum for opinions.
If you have access to the back …
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Can I remove this center post?
It looks very much like the top plate and the post were added after construction of the ceiling, to frame closet doors. The post could easily be much stronger, and would be if it needed to support th …
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After rat poison/antifreeze...How do i rid my yard of squirrels?
You cannot selectively rid your garden of squirrels. It's not possible.
As noted by others, poisoning them also poisons everything else including large birds of prey that feed on them. If you see a …
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Removing a metal rainwater storage tank
It looks like the upper metal pipe is supported at its lower end by a ring and a pair of rods stuck into the wall. I hope it's a pair, I can only see the one on the right side. You should inspect …
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How should I remove a swimming pool from my back yard?
Where I live (NJ, USA) it's illegal to bury a pool. If the pool was filled with soil and hidden it's possible you would have recourse to get the person who did it to pay for remediation. Unlikely bu …
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How can I remove a long narrow strip of over-growth (weeds, grass, etc.)?
Your city's web site should tell you what to do with garden waste. Some cities treat it as trash, some have compostable recycling, some have different rules for grass, leaves, branches, and other thi …