can I install a dishwasher on a septic system?
Go for it, you can do it. I'd never done it before moving into our current house. Had to replace the horrid thing that was there. Take your time an...
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over 10 years by BillOH
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Short circuit?
Sounds like lighting to me too. Might call your insurance company and have it checked out. They even paid for an electrician to check out my servic...
over 10 years by BillOH
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Dryer is poorly ventilating...?
Sounds like it is venting into the room instead of outside. Check the connections. I've started to use the flexible aluminum duct instead of the pl...
over 10 years by BillOH
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DRYER - Gas or electric???
Just my opinion... but do you really want another flame in your unit, especially one that is so close to your flammable clothes? Personally, I'd go...
over 10 years by BillOH
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Pollution from neighbor's dryer vent
Have you talked to the neighbor about the problem and ask if he can redirect the vent onto his own property? It seems in this day and age you can't...
over 10 years by BillOH
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Dishwasher
Don't think so. I've had dishwashers in two houses just hooked to the disposal or a tail piece on the sink drain with no problems.BillOH
over 10 years by BillOH
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Log Cabin Construction
Try Otsego Cedar Log Homes in Michigan.Bill
over 10 years by BillOH
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How to clean up sewer back up
We had a hole in a horizontal section that leaked and had to be replaced. They spilled lots of gunk when they cut out the old section. What we did ...
over 10 years by BillOH
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broken toliet seal - I NEED HELP!
When you took the toilet out, did you replace the wax ring? In my experience they are a one time use only and cheap enough to not want to take a ch...
over 10 years by BillOH
2
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painting a rusty shed
Uh... if I'm not mistaken "Killz" is just white shellac that is used to cover stains and such. Doubt it is eating rust, it would make it easier to ...
over 10 years by BillOH
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Log Home Staining
We used CWF from Flood on our cedar log home.BillOH
over 10 years by BillOH
2
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tung and groove pine board
Another product you might try is called CWF made by Flood. Its an oil based finish (but water clean-up) intended for outdoor use. I used it on the ...
over 10 years by BillOH
2
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wallboard repair/major
Easiest is to skim the walls with thin (!) coats of drywall mud and sand, prime and paint. Use a wide drywall knife (10 or 12 inches) and thin the ...
over 10 years by BillOH
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Wall Help
One brand of fake brick was ZBrick. You might be able to find the fake mortar at your nearest home center. I doubt real mortar will stick to the wa...
over 10 years by BillOH
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Primer as finsh coat
I was told that primer typically doesn't contain the same amount of pigments that the finish paint does. So the appearance isn't going to be the sa...
over 10 years by BillOH
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Direct Vent Fireplace + Sawdust Insulation
Little else to say except don't tell your insurance company, you may be hunting for new coverage. Yes, old (any) sawdust is quite combustible, don'...
over 10 years by BillOH
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Geothermal
It appears that HKestenholz does not have any experience with geothermal based on what he is saying so I will disagree with him. We had a 3 ton Wat...
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Old Barn Lumber
I've heard that there are farmers that might be interested in the Harveststore type of silo, not sure the others can be moved economically. Seems t...
almost 11 years by BillOH
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Is 1/2" insulated glass good enough?
Despite what DH says, the fiberglass windows have had problems and some mfgs. have discontinued them. One of the largest installers in our area no ...
almost 11 years by BillOH
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what type of replacement windows?
I think you would be happier with a total replacement in the long term... sash and frame. If it is a matter of expense just do a few at a time. We ...
almost 11 years by BillOH
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