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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.
Edited: Cut the drawer liner to the size of the ...
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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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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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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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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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