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How to build a stool with plywood?
I am building a stool out of 18mm plywood and would like ideas on how to make it more structurally stable. I own a jigsaw, drill, random orbital sander, clamps, wood chisel, japanese wood plane, but no table saw or jig for super straight edges and complicated joins. I have read that I should carve a shallow dado on the…
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How to install a cabinet or shed over a water meter?
I am looking to install a cabinet or shed at the front of my terrace (we don't have a lot of storage). The front patio is under cover, but there is a water meter where I want to install the cabinet. If I ignore the water meter, I have space for a cabinet that is 90cm wide, 70 cm deep and >200cm tall. I am considering…
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How to clean bath tiles that absorb water?
I have tiles in my bathroom that seem to stay dirty no matter how much I mop with warm water and dish soap. They also seem to absorb water, rather than have it bead. Because it stayed dirty I tried vinegar and now there's a spot that's lighter, but I am unsure if I've just discoloured my tile or if it is clean. The…
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How to cut a wooden plank too heavy to lift?
I have a small raised garden at the back of my house. The wood border is 3 planks high. I want to lower half of this raised garden so that my older dog doesn't have to jump up. This would involve cutting 2 of the border planks and then removing them and the dirt behind them. The planks were set in a long time ago and are…
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How to connect dishwasher to pipe?
I just had my washing machine delivered and installed, and the guy said I was missing a ring to attach to the pipes. Here is a picture of the pipes without the ring. Can you tell me what this is called so I can buy it? Community manager's note: Check out How to connect a dishwasher for expert advice. Missing a ring at the…
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How to attach bird spikes when there is a barrier in the way?
I am trying to put bird spikes on top of a fence, except there is a lattice in the way, right in front of the fence (in fact, attached to it), that reaches, about 60cm higher than the fence. I went on a ladder and can't physically reach past the lattice to the top of the fence to nail in the spikes…
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How to attach shade cloth to iron gate?
I would like to attach shade cloth to an iron gate to increase privacy. The gate's bars are about 1.5 cm in width, which precludes the use of butterfly clips. My place is a rental, so I would prefer a solution that doesn't require any damage to the gate itself. Is there a way to lay the fabric over the gate and then attach…
