What's the best way to remove old paint from a concrete porch? Tried already electric pressure washer however didn't get much off. Trying to decide if it's worth to rent a gas washer or get someone to grind it off with angle grinder. ...
Sep 23rd, 2023 5:32 pm
... are crumbling and have caused a small leak (small drywall damage inside close to the fireplace). Does anyone have any reasons why I shouldn't remove it and have a roofer properly close the whole with rafters, plywood, and shingles? The fireplaces in the house have never been used or likely ...
Sep 21st, 2023 12:56 pm
I have a casement window crank operator that broke at the handle, so I need to replace the entire part. I thought it would be straight-forward, but the part that screws into the window itself seems to be attached completely without screws. It was probably installed 20+ yrs ago now. I can't figure ou...
Sep 19th, 2023 7:57 pm
The federal government will remove GST on construction of new rental apartment buildings, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday — a move he first promised in the election that brought the Liberals to power. The measure, which ...
Sep 14th, 2023 4:51 pm
... large cedar bushes at the front yard. They were damaged by the small ice storm we had earlier this year and never recovered. So we decided to remove them since they were overgrown anyway. I have cut them down to a few inches above ground level and now would likje to somehow get rid of the ...
Aug 30th, 2023 11:31 pm
Had new interlock put in and ants are destroying all the polymeric sand very quickly
Jul 29th, 2023 12:04 pm
... in his and my mom's name. My mom is the executor (she gets everything through survivorship -- no probate or anything). No mortgage. She wants to remove his name from the house title. This seems like it should be really easy but when I call the local Land Registry office I get an automated message ...
Jul 13th, 2023 2:06 pm
Hi,Does anyone have a recommendation for a contractor to remove a structural wall? I'm looking to remove a structural wall in my house on the main floor. The wall likely has a drainage pipe and maybe HVAC duct that goes from basement to second floor.
Jul 7th, 2023 9:33 am
Hi there, I want to install a security camera and hide the cable in the soffit. I cant figure out how to remove the soffit to get access into the garage...I tried push upwards on the soffit but they appear to be fastened onto something. Theres no nails/screws on the side piece ...
Jun 27th, 2023 1:55 pm
Trying to use regular utility knife and no go cause the caulking is like hard or frozen and pain the butt to get ride...does anyone has any suggestion how to remove old caulksaw this on YT and not sure if it is the best wayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGWs2k8cXuU
May 31st, 2023 10:56 am
https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/169876/how-to-remove-window-wood-trim-to-replace-crank-operator Replace the crank operator Similar issue as the link above but mine is vinyl instead of wood and all 4 screws are underneath the vinyl. I have tried ...
May 30th, 2023 2:18 pm
I am trying to remove this indoor door handle but not having any luck. It does not have any screws or press in tab on either side of the handle. Any ideas? Thank you! https://ibb.co/XxRHX73 image url: https://ibb.co/XxRHX73
May 29th, 2023 1:11 pm
So last year we had a bad windy day and one big tree beach broke and hit our patio door. It left a bigg scratch/scuff. Wondering if you guys know someone that can come remove this/buff it out or if there’s a easy DYI solution. Thanks
May 26th, 2023 7:59 pm
Is this the correct procedure?1. Rust remover (CLR)2. Sand (200 grit sand paper)3. Prime (recommendations?)4. Paint5. ClearcoatCan I get everything at Canadian Tire? Any recommendations on which product to use? Thanks.
May 12th, 2023 4:37 pm
Hi all, not sure if this is the right forum to post this in, but would love some advice here. I've had a corporation for a couple years which I now want to close. The issue is, the business is registered to my personal address. If someone googles my name, they can get my address, which is not ideal....
May 8th, 2023 9:59 am
As shown in the photo, what’s the proper way to prevent the standing water so close to the wall?
May 3rd, 2023 6:01 pm
haven't shop there for months,today added item over $35 to the cart (sold and shipped by Amazon)and at checkout can no longer see a free shipping option, except for the prime 1 month trial option.Anyone else see this?
May 2nd, 2023 2:43 pm
Hey guys! The snow just finished melting and my lawn looks particularly bad this year: https://i.ibb.co/KXV7j2X/342809355-166319722736908-2783404480026150474-n.jpg There's a thick layer of dead grass pretty much all over my lawn. I purchased this online yesterday https://www.homedepot.ca/product/sun...
Apr 30th, 2023 9:34 am
Have this lock set which I have no idea how to remove. No screws that I can see. Even if I managed to pry/rotate off the plate, I can't get it around the handle. The thing on the handle inside doesn't seem to move/slide. Any ideas? WP_20230415_12_44_18_Pro.jpg ...
Apr 15th, 2023 3:55 pm
I have this light fixture in my shower but I can't seem to remove it easily to change the bulb. Any tips? See pics below (that is about as far as I can pull it out). https://i.postimg.cc/JHtDR41G/IMG-1403a.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/fJGthN1R/IMG-1404a.jpg ...
Apr 8th, 2023 12:03 pm