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Bob Vila 2013 Energy Diet Pledge
As you adopt your New Years' Resolutions, be sure to do something for your home—and your wallet. Take the Bob Vila 2013 Energy Diet Challenge and l...
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Re: Out of square casement window
See my video response, http://vyou.com/a/1087805 - Bob
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: wood floor inlay
Click for my video response, http://vyou.com/a/1087819 - Bob
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: enhance the color of stone veneer
Click for my video response, http://vyou.com/a/1087821 - Bob
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: Windows varnished shut
Click for my video response, http://vyou.com/a/1087827 - Bob
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: Electrical In Adobe
Click for my video response, http://vyou.com/a/1087833 - Bob
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: reroofing
Click for my video response, http://vyou.com/a/1087849 - Bob
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: reroofing
Click for my video response, http://vyou.com/a/1087849 - Bob
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Answer - faucet
Larry G is correct. Remove the whole thing and take it to your home center for advice. It might just need a cartridge or some other part. -Bob
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Depending on the pitch of the roof your headroom for this loft area can be quite limited so keep this in mind when designing. Also be aware of the ...
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: Refinishing old farmhouse windows
Glazing compound/putty has been around forever and older windows will have dried out so that it chips easily. Repair using the same but add some li...
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: Old House - ventilation, insulation (sub)floor - floorheating
I think the plan can work. Yes to lowering vents, insulation (I'd use rigid 2-inch Polyisocyanurate), and since it's a crawl space, I'd cover the d...
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: Garage Door Sticks
Sounds like an improper installation, who put it in? Can you get them back to correct it? If not then contact a reputable garage door company and g...
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: Old Banister: To refinish or not to refinish
You should definitely refinish the banister! Crackling or crazed old varnish is attractive to some but not me. You can often correct the problem wi...
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: cedar siding
Yes. These cold air infiltration barriers are made of spun olefin and are a good idea in new construction or remodeling, especially when using a tr...
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: sealing of basement walls
I've never had this type of foundation so no personal experience. If it is seriously damp you might want to investigate best ways to divert water ...
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: Locating Discontinued Ceramic Tile
Call some of the mason supply houses in your town, they often have old inventory they don't know what to do with. - Bob
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: new windows
I like an aluminum clad wood window best but I had a good experience with some fiberglass sash awning windows a few years back in a cold and windy ...
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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Re: Wood Foundation
I'm not a fan of a wood foundation. I know that in the right climate and with good soil conditions it's perfectly acceptable but I prefer the solid...
over 1 year by Bob Vila
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