backed up drain
There are many plumbing problems that can easily be repaired with a little knowledge and some elbow grease. Chronic drain backups are not in that ...
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bi-fold doors
I'm probably not making myself all that clear either. I think I understand your configuration. The doors are "similar" to closet bifold doors but...
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deck fasteners
Deck screws are the best, hands down. Nails will rise up and create a hazard and they tend to corrode more quickly. Screws are more expensive but...
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chain links
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chimney cap
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bifold doors
One solution is to use "ball catches" at the top of the doors. To coordinate terminology, bifold doors are made up of pairs of doors consisting ...
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Urine Odor
Go to your pet store and ask for an ENZYME product that removes urine odors. It must be sprayed directly onto the odor source. The enzyme chemicall...
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attic ventilation
I live southeast Texas and have similar heat levels to contend with. When you live this far south, attic ventilation takes on a whole new complexi...
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sagging
If your door needed more than 1/4" sanded removed before it would close, then the floor has sagged nearly 1/8" per foot which is a lot assuming the...
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safety glasses
Try www.madsens1.com/eyewear.htm Regards
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parts source
Can anyone recommend a good source for audio/video/computer distribution panels, components, and conductors? Regards
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steam & condensation
It sounds as if you take long, hot showers. If so, you need an exhaust fan that can keep up with the shower. The only other way to stop the conde...
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vapor barriers
Mold and mildew need three things to survive - a food source, water, and proper temperature. The food can be any organic material. The water can ...
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geo-pavers
Try www.metromont.com/pavers_turfstone.htm Regards
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matching brick
Fifty year old brick will be hard to match. Even if you found the original brick that had been stored somewhere, your house will have aged to a di...
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fireplace
I'm not sure what your situation is. You said 4 sided in 3 rooms. Will you be able to see into the other rooms through the fireplace? Where does...
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nails in floor
The break-away screws are available from: O'Berry Enterprises, Inc. 5306 Business Parkway #110 Ringwood, IL 60072 800-459-8428 www.squeaknom...
about 8 years by bravey
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nails in floor
Most wood floors (traditional type) have tongue and groove joints. The nails are driven into the tongue area and covered by the next board. The na...
about 8 years by bravey
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drains
Washing machines discharge a lot of water, very quickly. The discharge may also include an abundance of suds. The tub drain line may not be able ...
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SLOW DRAIN
Assuming the line once drained ok, it sounds as if you have an obstruction - WOW, who would have thought? The blockage could be any number of thin...
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