steam or water radiator removal
I have an old house (80 years) with large radiators that are no longer used. I would like to know how to take them apart so I can remove them from ...
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over 14 years by bhumphre
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air humidilty level
The air in our 99 year old house is very dry despite our 12 gallon home humidifier. Any economical/practical solution?
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers493
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Front porch repair
I am trying to find out the best material and method for installation of a front porch on my 1895 house. It currently has a new porch less than 6 m...
over 14 years by Harry
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answers435
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Retaining Walls
I am interested in tearing down a retaining wall between two small rooms in order to create one large room. How can I use designer columns (pretty...
over 14 years by Kevin
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answers986
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craftsman collector tool cards
I have not seen any tool cards lately, Why?How can I go about completing previous toolcard sets?
over 14 years by steveandtracy
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answers109
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hole in the wall
I made a big hole in my drywall about a foot in diameter. What should i use to repairit? It is more like a really big dent. Do i clear out the dry...
over 14 years by shep
1
answers938
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Gypsum Board (drywall) and Flagstone Floor
My husband is getting prepared to drywall a bathroom. We want to know if we should drywall all the way to the concrete slab then install the flagst...
over 14 years by DR HOME
3
answers588
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rebar (snap tie)treatment for basement wall
My builder said in his spec sheet under "damp proofing" that "all holes at snap ties to be filled with "Lexonite" from the exterior". Anybody know...
over 14 years by okeeffd
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answers940
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Drywall estimates
I was wanting to know how to estimate how much drywall, mud, corners, & tape to use for a job.
over 14 years by Thomas M
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answers173
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mold and musty odor
My house was built approximately 30 years ago on a concrete pad . I would guess that it was built by " good ole boys", not a contractor. The prob...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers958
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Documents needed for building a new home
Hello,My name is Daniel, and i have been thinking about building my own home,in Maine, for some time now and every time I inquire about what docume...
over 14 years by shep
2
answers1023
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Red-Lining & Check Prints in New Construction
Hello,My husband and I are about to break ground on our first home. Being a novice at any type of home experience I'm a little concerned about some...
over 14 years by shep
2
answers473
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Concrete Slab Porch
I have a concreate slab porch (not attached to the house). The slab has sunk and cracked in the middle, forcing up both ends. What is the best m...
over 14 years by Thomas M
1
answers180
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Laminate Countertops
I purchased pre-formed laminate countertops for our kitchen and am about ready to begin installation. The only area I'm unsure of is the right met...
over 14 years by DavWoj
2
answers910
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wobbiling ceiling fan
what are the easist ways to stop a ceiling fan from wobbling? I have heard to tape a coin to the top of the blade. but which blade and how do you ...
over 14 years by twbarman
3
answers936
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Fog Free Mirror
Saw it on Home Time... Who makes the heating elements and where do you purchase them... Can the be retrofit without hard wiring to a circuit?
over 14 years by kimfelts
1
answers568
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icemaker stopped working
Amana fridge, works fine but icemaker quit makig ice. Getting water ok but changed water filter anyway, still no ice.Rebuildable ?fixable? any ideas?
over 14 years by DR HOME
2
answers362
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Jack Posts
We recently moved into an older home (50+ years old)which has a slight slope to the kitchen floor. This appears to have been a result of the cutti...
over 14 years by Crisp
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answers211
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Forced Air system heated by hot water tank
I saw a house on your show that was heated by a Forced Air system, which was in turn heated by a hot water tank. Do you know who makes such a system?
over 14 years by Brian Wood
1
answers344
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wood herringbone floor
I want to know more about the flooring I've seen on tv on Home Again. I only got a glimpse of it once or twice. It's wood and it looked like brick ...
over 14 years by CATerhune
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answers424
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