How do you hang a REALLY HEAVY mirror? If you can lift the mirror by yourself you shouldn't worry. Use a standard 50 or 75 lb. picture hook - we carry several brands. You do not need to find a wall stud.

More on mounting things on walls ... Sheetrock or Drywall is fundamentally different from Plaster or Cement. Due to the softness of Sheetrock, fasteners which rely on expansion - such as plastic anchors or lead anchors, eventually loosen and fall out. Use anchors that secure themselves to the wall material. Good examples are Zipits [Wallboard Anchors], Mollie Bolts and Toggle Bolts.

Do you repair screens? Yes we do! We sell screen materials of all types to people who want to repair their own, as well.

Do you cut glass? Absolutely. Window glass [can be used in picture frames as well] and plexiglas. We can do it while you wait - no need to call ahead.

How Do Mice Eat The Bait Without Setting Off The Mouse Trap? We have no idea - never watched one do it. HOWEVER customers told us that the best remedy is to take sunflower seeds and GLUE them to the bait area of your trap. You have to use potable white glue for this - mice will be repelled by other glues. Anyway, when the mouse attempts to move the sunflower seed ... WHAP! [Success!]

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How Do I Stop My Fireplace From Smoking Into The Living Room? Many homes suffer from poorly drafting fireplaces. BUT most times the problem isn't the fireplace - its the house! Houses breath - they act very much like chimneys - venting at the upper-most areas and drawing-in outside air in the lower-most areas. Depending on house conditions fireplaces can find themselves in "negative air pressure" areas of the house. This means that the fireplace chimney drafts DOWN the moment you open the flue. This down draft is sometimes overcome by the heat of a fire. Sometimes not. We have consulted with many homeowners on steps to take to improve chimney drafting or overcome some of the negative effects of bad drafting chimneys. Call or email us today and we'll be glad to share our wealth of experience with you!

How Do I Grow and Maintain a Beautiful, Green Lawn? Watch for Jeff Kellogg’s expert tips on this subject to appear soon.

How Old is Kelloggs and Lawrence? Our Story for additional information. Henry Kellogg purchased the business in 1887. However the business itself may date back as far as 1838 or more. Later Katonah was forced to move to a new locaiton to make room for a New York City resevoir. Our present store and barn were therefore built around 1895. Not necessarily. Good paint applications require that surfaces be clean, dry and dull. If the surface is previously painted in flat wall paint, and the underlying paint coat is sound, you merely need to wash the surface thoroughly and let it dry completely before overcoating. Surfaces painted in eggshell, satin or gloss paint should also be lightly sanded or steel wooled in preparation to ensure proper paint adhesion. When the underlying wood, metal or other material is exposed in places, however, or has not previously been painted, an appropriate primer should be applied before painting. Most primers identify the types of applications the are designed for, whether interior, exterior, wood, plaster, metal, non-porous materials, or etc. Read