Paver joints
I had a series of walkways laid down using pavers. Benderboard was used as the frame and fine sand was swept inbetween the paver joints. Aft...
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Window replacement factors
When needing to replace windows, what are some of the factors that need to be considered in choosing brand/style?
over 7 years by Oberon
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Window frames
other than cost, what are the pros and cons for these window material: Vinyl-which most makers are pushing Aluminum Fibreglass than...
over 7 years by Aardvark
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Halogen lights II
Hi, Question: What is this I hear that halogen lamps can cause cancer unless a radiation filter is used over the lens? Is anyone aware of t...
over 8 years by Aardvark
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Halogen lights II
Hi, Question: What is this I hear that halogen lamps can cause cancer unless a radiation filter is used over the lens? Is anyone aware of t...
over 8 years by Aardvark
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Since track lighting focuses light rather than diffuse it, is it practical to put track lights in the kitchen or bathroom areas? How many li...
over 8 years by tperez
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Halogen lights
From a fire safety standpoint, what do I need to know about installing halogen lights in a house about 60 years of age and still has its original...
over 8 years by tperez
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Flickering light
I've noticed recently that when a turn on the chandelier in one of the rooms that it appears that some of the bulbs flicker ever so slightly. Ho...
about 9 years by Aardvark
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Halogen bulbs
I like the halogen lights because they're whiter than the old incandescent bulbs. But don't these halogen bulbs burn a lot hotter, and therefore...
about 9 years by bcelect
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Can lights
I'm thinking about putting in can lights in a house that's about 60 years of age. The walls and ceiling are of stucco and the attic is filled wi...
about 9 years by ltngbolt
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Fiberglass Windows
First there was aluminum windows. Then later the drawbacks of aluminum were discovered. Now we have vinyl. It appears that fibreglass frames wil...
over 9 years by Aardvark
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Window frames
I've noticed that in some houses when the windows are changed the stucco area around the frames are also changed. I'm curious to know why this is d...
over 9 years by JONINSACTO
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Elastomera
Am not sure if the name I put in is correct. But I need to know what that stuff is. It's some kind of paint that does sealing. And, is it my und...
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Asbesstor flooring 2
From what I remember about asbestos, it seems the danger is from the dust which settles into the lungs, same as silica (Pottery workers take note!)...
over 9 years by Floorcraft
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Asbestos flooring
Many years ago some floor tiles were layed. I they're they were the vinyl type. But the shops I called around said that they are probably asbesto...
over 9 years by Floorcraft
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Mold
It's a fact that mold and milder need moisture to thrive. Without it they will perish - so I've been told. Here's what's happening. The interior s...
about 8 years by notsoez
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Stucco replacement
Question: What factors need to be considered when trying to determine if the stucco on a house needs to be done?
over 9 years by Glenn Good
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