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How much it would cost to tear out a tub from a 1960's home and replace it with a tiled walk in shower? There is currently a fiberglass tub in the bathroom and we are thinking about tearing it out and doing a walk in shower that is tiled up the wall? Any idea on how to figure out the estimate? We need to decide rather quickly as we are having trouble replacing the current shower head...thanks. ... (Asked by midcentury)
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Is this your only bath? Bath's they are tabboo for remodel if there is only 1. When you start demo, there will always be a suprise!!! To fix, more time, you get pressured, mistakes get made, good luck. I quit bidding on bath remodels for that same reason....(Answered by jacksparrow)

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How can I find out if I have mold/mildew in my wall without tearing a hole in my sheetrock, it smells!? I have torn the carpet up and smell it a little bit in the pad but I also smell it in the wall. No signs of black mildew or mold, just smell. Our house was built 4 years ago. The smell is located in the corner of our bedroom which is the corner of our house. ... (Asked by charliegirl)
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The only way you are going to get rid of the smell is to find the source of moisture and eliminate it. Do you have a gutter on the outside of your house near the problem? Is it clogged up? Is their a roof problem? You can get a mold test kit in the paint department at Home Depot....(Answered by Michelle G)

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How do I fix a large tear on a vintage poster? I was given an expensive foreign poster and I placed it on my wall by putting those blue sticky tacks on the back of it. One day as I was lifting my pillow, it tore through the poster. Now there is about an 8 inch rip through the bottom of the poster. I can't really find any shops to fix the poster (I may not be searching for the right search term to find the store [I was looking for a "xerox store"]), but the one place I did find, wanted a fortune for it! After I do fix the ... (Asked by roffevoleur)
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Never put tape on the front of a poster even to repair tears. If you do use tape, use acid free tape available from an art supply shop, and place the tape on the back. For expensive movie art take it to a professional to be restored. Posters can be restored the same way rare comic books are professionally restored....(Answered by Barkley Hound)

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How to fix a tear in a Mattress? We recently moved and the movers scratched the mattress such that it has a small straight tear in it in the center of about the size of 2 inches. How can I fix it? ... (Asked by YAGACHO)
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Using a sewing needle and thread, you could darn it. Make your stitches large enough to get into the good material on either side. You might need a curved needle to do it. I think they are called rug needles. Or you could try an iron on patch, but that might not stick too well. A sew on patch would work though, and might be easier than darning. Thomas is right - they are upholstery needles....(Answered by Gypsy Girl)

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Repairing the tear in the seams of a leather couch.? I have a leather couch that has torn in the seam between the cushions. I would like to repair it. Is it as simple as buying a patch and sewing it in? I have a leather couch that has torn in the seam between the cushions. I would like to repair it. Is it as simple as buying a patch and sewing it in? The fabric has torn and shreded just a little so I would need a "patch" of some kind. Anyone heard of this. The fabric has torn and shreded just a little so I would need a "patch" of ... (Asked by Sassy_Engineer)
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if the tear is in a seam then resew it on the seam. it shouldn't be too noticeable at all. Look under the couch and under the cushions for an extra piece that the manufactures almost always leave for just this special occasion. It may be sewn in so it doesn't get lost. Just cut it off and sew it on. good luck...(Answered by mark)

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Wear and Tear.. renting legal rights? We are moving out from this house that we are renting. I was just wondering what is normal wear and tear? The land lady said she couldnt wait to get in here so she can start charging us for all the damage. Which there isnt much. Also she stated she is going to help us move and pack so nothing of hers is taken. Is she legally allowed to pack my things? And one more question we have a set budget for the gas bill. She stated that the bill for last month is double then the budget and shes ... (Asked by the_question_girl)
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Find out what renters legal rights are in your state. I am not a lawyer so I won't pretend to be, I would hate to give you inaccurate info. I do suggest you talk to a lawyer in your state and find out. I suggest a service that I have had for over 2 years and I love it, I don't get pushed around by landlords or anyone else. I know what my rights are and they will make phone calls or write letters on my behalf if they think it will help. i highly recommend this. It is only ...(Answered by www.jelloshotz.com)

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how do you fix tears in the seams on a leather chair on armrests. Both armrests are torn. Would sewing work? I have a tear in my 5 year old leather chair, where the seams meet in the middle of the armrests. It looks awful, but not sure how to go about fixing it. I thought about sewing, but not sure if that would be good for the leather. Also thought about superglue, but not sure if that is a good route either. ... (Asked by a2ron)
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You can actually sew it with a leather needle, if you are a decent sewer. You can find a leather needle at the fabric stores usually in packs of upholstery and specialty needles. Ask them at the store about the type of thread to use because you will need a heavy duty thread. But if your sewing skills aren't too good, you could also get leather glue at the craft store and carefully glue the seam. I would not use superglue because it simply won't hold for long....(Answered by eskie lover)

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I have a leaky tap. The cartridge o-ring keeps tearing.? The cartridge o-ring keeps tearing because the water supply pipe it butts up against has a nick in it. What I really need to know is if the tube can be replaced. It has a hexagon inside it that makes it appear to be removable with an allen wrench. Any ideas? The alternative is to replace the whole unit and I am not into ripping walls apart. I found what I was looking for. It was the 'seat' that was worn out, I removed it with an allen key and replaced it in seconds. I ... (Asked by Robert L. D)
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If it was me I would replace the faucet. they have become proficient in planned obsolescence....(Answered by mel)

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Taking scotch tape off the paper without tearing it? I have an important document and by accident got a big piece (packing type) scotch tape stuck on it. Sombody can give a tip on how to take the scotch tape off the paper without tearing it. ... (Asked by pink_flyod2000)
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only if you're lucky...(Answered by mjluvfitness)

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How can I fix a tear in a tent without anyone knowing what happened? My dogs had torn the door of my little tent in my backyard. Is there anyway I can get it back to normal without anyone knowing that it was torn? ... (Asked by Ryan D.)
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Sew it with clear fishing line, and coat it with seam sealer (you can get that from a sporting goods store.) Its visibility will depend on your sewing skills....(Answered by I'm_Bored)

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