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Need a Handyman as soon as possible

need some trim put up and some doors refinished time is an issue small amount of ceramic tile work needed in the bathroom Read our expert's answer »
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Basement Sub Floor

I have collected a number of I Beams that I would like to turn on their side and use as a base for my sub-floor in the basement. I would lay down the beams so that there would be a space the same width as the beams between each beam laid down. I would then put a 5/8ths tongue and groove osb board on top. My Question is should I put a plastic barrier down first or don't worry about it? Also, I was going to use a PL 400 glue to secure the beams to the cement. My basement has never leaked water and was built in 1998. What is the best way to prepare the I beams and secure them to the floor? Read our expert's answer »
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Vinyl Siding

I am having a garage built..being mid Oct temperatures are some what lower than previous weeks ..is it ok to have vinyl siding installed in cooler temps? Read our expert's answer »
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Bubbling Toilet

My toilet bubbles when I flush it, and the water level rises to the top, almost overflowing and finally sinks back down, but sometimes doesn't clear what is being flushed. Sometimes the water level stays high and when I plunge it, it's better but after awhile the same thing happens. Do I need a plumber or can I just get stuff from the store to get it flushing normally again? Read our expert's answer »
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Walls

My walls inside my home are all plywood. There are a lot of nail holes and some larger spaces at some of the seams. My question is can I use polyfill or do I have to use woodfiller? Read our expert's answer »
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