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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What can i do to rejuvenate an established hedge and encourage lower growth?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-can-i-do-to-rejuvenate-an-established-hedge-and-encourage-lower-growth</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1905">Jason97</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into a house with a very old, overgrown hedge that I’d like to try and restore instead of ripping it out. I’m not even sure what type it is yet, but the main issue is that it’s become really woody and sparse at the bottom with all the growth up top. Is it possible to encourage new, dense growth lower down on an established hedge, or have I missed the window for that kind of rejuvenation?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into a house with a very old, overgrown hedge that I’d like to try and restore instead of ripping it out. I’m not even sure what type it is yet, but the main issue is that it’s become really woody and sparse at the bottom with all the growth up top. Is it possible to encourage new, dense growth lower down on an established hedge, or have I missed the window for that kind of rejuvenation?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How do I replace a porch light with a cracked globe and odd mounting bracket?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-replace-a-porch-light-with-a-cracked-globe-and-odd-mounting-bracket</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=748">Timothy_J</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[My front porch light fixture has a cracked glass globe and I’m having a surprisingly hard time finding a replacement that fits. The base is an odd size and the mounting bracket seems non-standard. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of specific fixture mismatch before?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My front porch light fixture has a cracked glass globe and I’m having a surprisingly hard time finding a replacement that fits. The base is an odd size and the mounting bracket seems non-standard. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of specific fixture mismatch before?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i worry about hairline cracks in my concrete patio?]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=918">AmeliaS</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve got a small concrete patio that’s just a few years old, but I’m already noticing a few hairline cracks starting to form. I was hoping this wouldn’t happen so soon, and I’m wondering if this is normal settling or if I should be concerned about it getting worse.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve got a small concrete patio that’s just a few years old, but I’m already noticing a few hairline cracks starting to form. I was hoping this wouldn’t happen so soon, and I’m wondering if this is normal settling or if I should be concerned about it getting worse.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What should I check first for a kitchen faucet base leak?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-check-first-for-a-kitchen-faucet-base-leak</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=580">Adam.L</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[My kitchen faucet has started leaking right at the base where it meets the countertop, and I can't seem to get it to stop. I tightened the mounting nut underneath with a basin wrench, but after a day or two the slow drip comes back. I'm wondering if the issue is with the gasket or if I need to replace the entire cartridge.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My kitchen faucet has started leaking right at the base where it meets the countertop, and I can't seem to get it to stop. I tightened the mounting nut underneath with a basin wrench, but after a day or two the slow drip comes back. I'm wondering if the issue is with the gasket or if I need to replace the entire cartridge.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What plants are good for a shaded backyard with damp soil?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-plants-are-good-for-a-shaded-backyard-with-damp-soil</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=802">JohnTM</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into a house with a very small, shaded backyard and I’m not sure what to do with it. The previous owner left a few sad-looking hostas, but otherwise it's just patchy moss and damp soil. I’d love to make it feel a bit more inviting without needing full sun.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into a house with a very small, shaded backyard and I’m not sure what to do with it. The previous owner left a few sad-looking hostas, but otherwise it's just patchy moss and damp soil. I’d love to make it feel a bit more inviting without needing full sun.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i resurface or tear out and pour a new patio slab?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-resurface-or-tear-out-and-pour-a-new-patio-slab</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=804">Brandon_P</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve finally decided to tackle the old, uneven concrete patio in my backyard, but I’m stuck on whether to use a concrete resurfacer or just tear it out and pour a new slab. The surface is flaking and has a few low spots that collect water, but the base seems solid. I’m worried a new layer might not bond properly or could crack again in a year.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve finally decided to tackle the old, uneven concrete patio in my backyard, but I’m stuck on whether to use a concrete resurfacer or just tear it out and pour a new slab. The surface is flaking and has a few low spots that collect water, but the base seems solid. I’m worried a new layer might not bond properly or could crack again in a year.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What container garden plants thrive in full sun on a hot patio?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-container-garden-plants-thrive-in-full-sun-on-a-hot-patio</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1028">Aurora75</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into a house with a small concrete patio that gets full sun, and I’m trying to figure out if I can soften the space with some greenery. I’m worried about planting anything directly in the ground because of the slab, so I’m considering container gardening as my main option. I’m just not sure what kind of plants would actually thrive in pots out there with that much direct heat all day.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into a house with a small concrete patio that gets full sun, and I’m trying to figure out if I can soften the space with some greenery. I’m worried about planting anything directly in the ground because of the slab, so I’m considering container gardening as my main option. I’m just not sure what kind of plants would actually thrive in pots out there with that much direct heat all day.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should I switch from light grey to greige to warm up a north-facing living room?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-switch-from-light-grey-to-greige-to-warm-up-a-north-facing-living-room</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=415">Frank11</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve just started painting my living room walls a light grey, and I’m already worried the color looks too cold and sterile with my north-facing windows. I picked it hoping for a calm, modern feel, but now I’m second-guessing whether I should have gone with something warmer like a greige to add a bit of coziness.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve just started painting my living room walls a light grey, and I’m already worried the color looks too cold and sterile with my north-facing windows. I picked it hoping for a calm, modern feel, but now I’m second-guessing whether I should have gone with something warmer like a greige to add a bit of coziness.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i refinish old hardwood floors myself or hire a pro?]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:28:54 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=890">OliverM</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into an older house and I’m trying to figure out the best way to handle the old hardwood floors in the living room. They’re covered in this dark, sticky varnish and I’m not sure if I should attempt to sand them myself or just call a professional refinisher.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into an older house and I’m trying to figure out the best way to handle the old hardwood floors in the living room. They’re covered in this dark, sticky varnish and I’m not sure if I should attempt to sand them myself or just call a professional refinisher.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i paint yellowed oak baseboards white and worry about upkeep?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-paint-yellowed-oak-baseboards-white-and-worry-about-upkeep</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1350">Joseph6</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve just finished painting my living room a light grey, and now the old oak baseboards look really yellow and dated against it. I’m considering painting them a crisp white, but I’m worried about the long-term upkeep, especially with scuffs and dirt from daily life. Has anyone gone through this and regretted it later?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve just finished painting my living room a light grey, and now the old oak baseboards look really yellow and dated against it. I’m considering painting them a crisp white, but I’m worried about the long-term upkeep, especially with scuffs and dirt from daily life. Has anyone gone through this and regretted it later?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What plants thrive in shade under a maple tree?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-plants-thrive-in-shade-under-a-maple-tree</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:29:07 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=924">AdamVH</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into a house with a large, mature maple tree that’s casting a deep, thick shade over what’s supposed to be my backyard garden. I’m struggling to figure out what, if anything, will actually grow well in that area without needing to cut back the tree.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into a house with a large, mature maple tree that’s casting a deep, thick shade over what’s supposed to be my backyard garden. I’m struggling to figure out what, if anything, will actually grow well in that area without needing to cut back the tree.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I get rid of dandelions without harming the lawn?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-get-rid-of-dandelions-without-harming-the-lawn</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=582">Edward_L</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get rid of the dandelions taking over my lawn, but every method I try seems to make them spread even more. I’ve tried pulling them, but if I don’t get every bit of the taproot they just come back stronger, and using a vinegar spray seemed to just kill the grass around them.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get rid of the dandelions taking over my lawn, but every method I try seems to make them spread even more. I’ve tried pulling them, but if I don’t get every bit of the taproot they just come back stronger, and using a vinegar spray seemed to just kill the grass around them.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How should I start improving clay soil in my backyard?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-should-i-start-improving-clay-soil-in-my-backyard</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=668">GraceT</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into a house with a very neglected backyard, and I’m trying to figure out how to start improving the soil. It’s mostly hard-packed clay that turns into a swampy mess when it rains, but I’m hesitant to just till in a bunch of bagged compost without a real plan.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve just moved into a house with a very neglected backyard, and I’m trying to figure out how to start improving the soil. It’s mostly hard-packed clay that turns into a swampy mess when it rains, but I’m hesitant to just till in a bunch of bagged compost without a real plan.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What’s the best way to fix a squeaky floorboard upstairs?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-way-to-fix-a-squeaky-floorboard-upstairs</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1858">VictoriaAW</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to fix a squeaky floorboard in my upstairs hallway for weeks now. I’ve tried driving a few screws around it to pull it down tighter to the joist, but the squeak just comes back after a day or two. I’m wondering if the joist itself might be moving or if I’m just missing the right spot.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to fix a squeaky floorboard in my upstairs hallway for weeks now. I’ve tried driving a few screws around it to pull it down tighter to the joist, but the squeak just comes back after a day or two. I’m wondering if the joist itself might be moving or if I’m just missing the right spot.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What finish hides yellow oak flooring while keeping grain visible?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-finish-hides-yellow-oak-flooring-while-keeping-grain-visible</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1348">James_S</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve just finished painting my living room a light grey, and now my old oak floor looks too yellow and clashes badly. I’m considering a light sanding and a new finish to tone it down, maybe a matte whitewash or a very diluted grey stain to let the grain show through, but I’m worried about making it look too trendy or messing up the wood.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve just finished painting my living room a light grey, and now my old oak floor looks too yellow and clashes badly. I’m considering a light sanding and a new finish to tone it down, maybe a matte whitewash or a very diluted grey stain to let the grain show through, but I’m worried about making it look too trendy or messing up the wood.]]></content:encoded>
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