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  • Pet Problems and Walls
  • From "Talk2DIY Home Improvement"
    episode TTD-363F
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    Tips:

    • A female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in 6 years. One female cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 cats in 7 years. Please spay or neuter your pets.

    • Prevent injury to pets by encasing electrical cords in a cord organizer.

    • One teaspoon of antifreeze containing ethylene glycol is enough to poison a seven-pound cat. Look for antifreeze that contains pet-safe propylene glycol and clean up any antifreeze spills immediately.

    • Reflective surfaces like metallic wallpaper and high-gloss paint will accentuate an imperfect wall. To hide imperfections, choose heavily-textured or matte finishes.

    • A plant or garbage can dolly will save your back from straining to lift heavy joint compound containers.

    • When working with drywall mud, don't add another coat until the previous coat is completely dry. Moisture from the fresh coat can soften an uncured base coat and ruin your hard work.

    Special Thanks

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    Reading List

    For a complete updated list of Creative Homeowner books, click here .

    Home Book: The Ultimate Guide to Repairs, Improvements & Maintenance
    Editors of Creative Homeowner
    $34.95
    Hardcover -- 608 pages (September, 2000)
    (ISBN: 158011069X)

    Creative Homeowner wall books:

    Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing
    John D. Wagner
    $14.95
    Paperback -- 144 pages (September, 1999)
    (ISBN: 1580110673)

    Home Decorating with Paint Plus Tile & Wallcovering
    $10.95
    Paperback -- 96 pages (June, 1996)
    (ISBN: 1880029847)

    Quick Guide: Masonry Walls
    Christine Beall, A.I.A.
    $7.95
    Paperback -- 80 pages (May, 1997)
    (ISBN: 1880029928)

    Walls & Ceilings: Build, Remodel, Repair
    Editors of Creative Homeowner
    $14.95
    Paperback -- 160 pages (April, 2002)
    (ISBN: 1580110304)

    Walls, Walks & Patios: Plan, Design, Build
    Editors of Creative Homeowner
    $16.95
    Paperback -- 192 pages (November, 1997)
    (ISBN: 1880029979)

    The Complete Guide to Wallpapering: Pro Secrets for Selection & Installation
    David M. Groff
    $14.95
    Paperback -- 144 pages (July, 1999)
    (ISBN: 1580110193)

    Other Book Resources

    Walls

    Walls & Ceilings (Repair & Renovate)
    By Julian Cassell and Peter Parham
    $17.99
    Paperback -- 140 pages (July 2001)
    Time Life Books (ISBN: 0737003278)

    To order this title from Amazon.com, click here .

    Pets

    The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats: Over 1,000 Solutions to your Pet's Problems From Top Vets, Trainers, Breeders and other Animal Experts
    By Matthew Hoffman, Editor
    $11.87
    Paperback -- 448 pages (July 1998)
    Rodale Press (ISBN: 1579540104)

    To order this title from Amazon.com, click here .

    Animal House Style: Designing a Home to Share with Your Pets
    By Julia Szabo
    $24.50
    Hardcover -- 176 pages (September 20, 2001)
    Bulfinch Press (ISBN: 0821227556)

    To order this title from Amazon.com, click here .



    RESOURCES :

    Gardening Supplies
    Lowes
    Website: www.lowes.com Lowe's (Lowe's Companies, Inc.)
    Customer Care (CON8)
    Website: www.lowes.com

    Creative Homeowner Information
    Creative Homeowner Press
    Website: www.creativehomeowner.com

    Dog and Cat Doors for Regular or Sliding Glass Doors


    Pet Doors USA
    Bradenton, FL 34207-1072
    Fax: 800-283-8045
    Email: sales@dogdoors.com
    Website: www.petdoorsusa.com

    Tuscan Finish Products


    Faux Effects International, Inc.
    Vero Beach, FL 32960
    Fax: 772-778-9653
    Email: info@aquafinishing.com
    Website: www.aquafinishing.com

    WOW! Organic Fertilizer


    Gardens Alive! Inc.
    Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
    Phone: 812-537-8650
    Fax: 812-537-5108
    Website: www.gardensalive.com

    Insulating Concrete Form


    Owens Corning World Headquarters
    Website: www.owenscorning.com


    GUESTS :

    Tom Kraeutler
    Nationally Syndicated Host of "The Money Pit" Home Improvement Radio Show
    Phone: 888-666-3974
    E-mail: 888moneypit.com
    Website: www.888moneypit.com

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:


  • Gutter Repair
  • Landscaping Basics
  • Flooring
  • UV Air Sanitizer
  • Replacement Windows
  • Planter, Self-Watering
  • Hand-Painted Glasses
  • Choose Washer/Dryer
  • Backsplash Installation
  • Hand-Painted Bowls
  • Prepare for Vacation
  • Maintain Garage Door
  • Disinfect Bathroom
  • Romance Kit
  • Curb Appeal
  • Transport Equipment
  • Installing Undermount
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Family Scrapbook
  • Ice Candle
  • Selecting Doors
  • Spark Plug, Changing
  • Maintain Cabinets
  • Front Door Facelift
  • Change Windowpane