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Can I repair these deck support posts, or do I need to replace them?
Those posts definitely need replacement. There is too much structure above to risk damage or bodily injury should one of these posts start to collapse downward due to the rot at the base.
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What is causing this damage to my siding?
I believe that was a sap vein.
You should clean it out to get all the debris out. Often it is easier to let the remaining sap dry and chip it out as a solid rather than the super sticky stuff it is.
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Can I repair these deck support posts, or do I need to replace them?
"A" doesn't look that bad. If it isn't wiggling I would just wrap it in a post sleeve - just google the term and you will find a variety that would work. If it is just that breach at ...
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How can I secure a flatware holder in a drawer?
Removable double-sided tape holds really well in shear and won't damage your drawer. I'd use a fairly thin foam type. The foam helps handle imperfections in the flatness of your holder.
Trim it so it'...
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How can I secure a flatware holder in a drawer?
Use a drawer liner to cover the whole bottom of the drawer. You may also want to put more things in to fill the space, so they hold each other in place.
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Are wood stain and polyurethane all I need?
In general, wood stain followed by a protective finish (poly) is standard. Many people recommend pre-stain conditioner to achieve a more uniform appearance, but how important this is depends somewhat ...
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Mold Under Hardwood Flooring From Leaking Water
You can just mop the floors with a dilution of bleach, and that will take care of the problem. Bleach is the most effective treatment against mold, and most -- if not all -- chemicals sold in stores ...
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Mounting Ikea Cabinet not able to mount directly to studs
I have the same issue to put 3 KNOXHULT wall cabinets on the wall that doesn't line up with the studs. Therefore, I took the recommendation to use the SEKTION suspension rail, but the current wall ...
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