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Electrical - Lights Dim

I recently purchased an older home (built in the 50's) and had a 200 Amp Panel installed with a Sub-Panel of 60 Amps to the garage. I am experienci...

about 14 years by Phillip

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removing wallpaper

I need advice on how to either paint over or remove old wallpaper in the bathroom that has a textured metallic baked on finish, I tried to remove i...

about 14 years by SprungJo

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Termites

Just today, a termite inspection revealed termites in the soil next to our foundation. They are not yet in the wood of the house. I need info on ...

about 14 years by SprungJo

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Deck repair

My deck was previously stained with a "redwood" stain.It evidently wasn't taken care of and is now faded and "worn" looking.1. Is there a way to re...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Regrouting shower and tub

I am trying to regrout my shower stall andtub surround, but the builder abutted thetiles in the corners and left no room for thegrout. What should...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Bath Design

Am looking for designs for bathrooms that will fit under the slant of a kneewall in the second floor of a 1 1/2 story cape. We have to work around...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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gutters, etc.

Similar to the vinyl siding question, can gutters, downspouts and soffits be painted? We have the typical brown. I have seen these items for sale...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Hydronic vs electric radiant heat & a source

We are currently updating an old house. The large kitchen has no heat source currently except a woodstove. The old ineeficient oil fired boiler c...

about 14 years by Rodney

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Tile on concrete porch

I want to cover a plain concrete front porch with some type of natural, manmade, or masonry tile. Something that will not be too slick when wet is...

about 14 years by SprungJo

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insulating a cottage

Has anyone in the northern states every tried to insulate a cottage so that it could be used all year round or know where to find a site that might...

about 14 years by johnphilip

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Choosing vinyl siding & any "gotcha's"

I am about to have vinyl siding installed on my home.I don't know much about siding, what to look for;what not to....etc. I just don't want to get...

about 14 years by LEERA

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Noisy Pipes

Situation: I remodeled our home 2 years ago ( added a 2nd story,MBRM with a 2 head shower, 2 vanity sinks, a Lg tub. toilet and 40 Gal water htr)...

about 14 years by TJCallahan

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Grout question...

I'm doing some work in a bathroom and not having good luck with the grout. Is sanded grout more effective than unsanded grout (especially in joints...

about 14 years by jimt

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Update Kitchen (Cabinets/Appliances)

I am looking for contractors in the Danvers, MA area for a complete kitchen remodel. Any other tips would be helpful.

about 14 years by rellington

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Adding a full dormer to an unfinished Cape

I am looking for names of contractors in the Danvers, MA area to put up a full dormer on a Cape with an unfinished upstairs. Any other tips would ...

about 14 years by rellington

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Custom Shower Stall

I would like to create a custom shower shapeand utilize a tile or poored cement mateial.What cement materials are avaliable to create a floor and w...

about 14 years by Patrick

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hydronic radiant floor heat

I am trying to solve a problem with a room situated between the garage and the porch. Currently, the room is on a slab with a short piled carpet. ...

about 14 years by cpspider

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defining my personal style???

My husband and I are buying our first home- a brick detached house on a long and narrow lot, built in 1920 in a quiet but urban neighborhood. The l...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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