Greg wrote:You may have problems matching what you have now, so I would plan on doing a larger section than just 2 panels.

You mean problems matching the simulated wood grain on the pressed wood panels?

You replaced the collar completely? What exactly does the collar refer to?

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Should I ALWAYS use primer when painting? Or is it only needed when you want to make drastic changes to the color of a room? And should tint ever be added to the primer? Or is it best to use white?

I have two panels that I think will ultimately need to be replaced due to water damage. They are in the middle of the home, exterior wall. What is the best way to remove these? Don't the panels use some sore of tongue and groove? If so, I wonder if i will have problems putting the new ones in place,...

Thank you for the link for the staple guns, but there are tons on this webpage. Is there a particular kind that you recommend that would staple through sheet metal?

No, because the dryer exhaust goes out the bottom of the laundry room floor.

Since you have done this, what is the best way to scrape off the popcorn? Get it damp first? Since my home was built in 1995, I assume that the popcorn doesn't have asbestos in it.

It's about a foot or so off the floor and on the other side of the wall is a laundry room area. It's just weird that the vent doesn't go all the way through the wall.

Geesh, it seems like this home has no end to the amount of repairs that it will need. As you can see in the photo below, the door fits nice at the top and the bottom, but not in the middle, where there is a big gap. Thoughts on the best way to tackle this one?

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Should I use some sort of patch compound to fill this rotten wood section of the door frame, then sand it? Or should I buy a new piece of wood and use a nail gun to put it all back together? You guys have done this kind of stuff way more than I have, so that is why I seek your advice. Thank you. rot...

I stated earlier that I thought I might have a rolled metal roof. Now that I have a photo can someone confirm if this is correct? I'm fairly certain this is not the original based on how sloppy the tar looks. In several places the tar filled the tiny little rain gutter. This forces water over the ed...

I took off each of the vent covers and some of ducts have damage. What is the best way to nail/staple these back into place? Because the opening is so small and narrow, I'm guessing there is a better tool than a standard hammer?

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This exterior vent does not have anything on the other side of the wall, so what is it for? I looked inside and think there may be some of the dreaded black mold.

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For those of you who would like to address your unsightly closet rod covers, like the photo below, then check out the following website. It has vinyl covers in several colors.

http://www.spaceageplastics.com/shower_ ... _index.php

Soon I will have a friend help me trench my water line with his backhoe. Where do most people put their shut-off valves? In the water heater compartment? I'm guessing that I will want it easily accessible so that it can be reached during an emergency. Right?

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