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What specialty tools are there for removing wood screws ?

by grantlairdjr Question by Dick: what specialty tools are there for removing wood screws ? I am tearing down an old wooden deck and have run into problems with removing the 3″ deck screws. Some come out easily while others tend to round off. I am using a drill/driver with Phillips head blades. I use [...]

When using wood putty, what’s the biggest gap in crown molding that the putty will hide and look OK?

by Happy Sleepy Question by mccabekm: When using wood putty, what’s the biggest gap in crown molding that the putty will hide and look OK? So I’ve got a few gaps in my crown molding joints at the corners (inside and outside). This will all be painted. Some of the gaps are tiny, others borderline [...]

How to remove white steam stains from wood?

by lisbokt Question by Lil’ Fish: How to remove white steam stains from wood? I have a dining table that has white water stains from take out pizza, drink spills, etc. it’s wood varnish, I believe. It’s actually not my table, but I promised to try and find a solution. I’m a housekeeper, so this [...]

Spilled italian dressing on wood veneer floor, how do I get it off?

by chrsoz Question by crymeariver: Spilled italian dressing on wood veneer floor, how do I get it off? I went to shake up a bottle of Caesar dressing, an oily salad dressing and wasn’t aware that the lid was unscrewed so it went all over my wood veneer floor I have tried to mop it [...]

How to remove stains from wood?

by melissajonas Question by thelittlemakeupartist: How to remove stains from wood? My lil sister sprayed Febreze onto our wood cabinets and it left ugly white stains that will not come off with anything. Any ideas on how to get it off? Also, there are stains on the walls if you have ideas for that. Thanks! [...]

How can I repair light surface scratches on my wood veneer floor?

Question by kriminyjicket: How can I repair light surface scratches on my wood veneer floor? My parents bought my son a roll across the floor toy and now there are scratches all over my wood veneer, there rather light I was just wondering how to fix the problem. Best answer: Answer by dawnbLowes, Home Depot [...]