Is an inspection needed on a new home? Murray

Where did the radon come into question? Mtcoco never asked about that. There is a kit to test for radon. I bought it at my local hardware store....

over 9 years by devildog

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Ceramic Heaters

Itseems like I read about people like you every winter. Isn't carbon monoxide poisoning a concern of yours? And it doesn't seem the mobile home i...

over 9 years by devildog

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Amana Smoothtop Range Question

I have a Kenmore smooth top and I quickly looked through my manual. I see nothing about that. I do it all the time and nothing has happened to my...

over 9 years by devildog

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chain link and mound systems

I am not a septic tank installer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express if you know what I mean. If this is your onlychoice I would go ahead and...

over 9 years by devildog

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Looking to buy a house with a extremely musty basement

After getting burned on my first house I too am now a conservative home buyer. I would slow the buying process way down. Did you ask them what th...

over 9 years by devildog

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a tool for design

Is this his B-Day or yours? I forgot. They sell clamps which attach to a pipe so he can make it whatever length he wants it. These might be more...

over 9 years by devildog

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Is an inspection needed on a new home? Murray

Yes, you can do an inspection on a new house. The only reason you would do one is to cover your backside. I know some people who had their house ...

over 9 years by devildog

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no hot water

Straight from my Reader's Digest Fix it yourself Manual.GAS Check the pilot light first.ELECTRIC High Temp cut off tripped. (Push reset button on ...

over 9 years by devildog

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Crazy Glue On Eyeglass

I use www.crayola.com for a lot of stains. This one was not on there. Go to helpful informget somation. Or this was the closest I got. http://w...

over 9 years by devildog

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Replacing tub with shower stall

Is this the only tub in the house? I ask because most people still like to buy a house that has at least one tub. You aren't doing away with the ...

over 9 years by devildog

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Soundproofing hardwood floors after move-in

Since noone has answered you I will give you ideas that I have. Nothing to scientific. 1. I would hope you're already watching what you wear. N...

over 9 years by devildog

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Refinish Counter Top

You don't say what is on the the counter top right now, but IF it is laminate right now would Whiteyron still want to put new laminate over top of ...

over 9 years by devildog

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buyer claimed insanity

Some friends are selling their house. They are also building which is why they need to sell. New house will be ready in Nov. They were closing o...

over 9 years by rmurray223

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Scale filter for Hot Water Tank??

First thing I would do is take a sample of water to a water softener dealer. I think most of them have a test they can do to tell you how hard the...

over 9 years by devildog

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converting a gas dryer to an electric dryer

Gas dryers are cheaper than electric. Why would you convert gas to electric? Are you asking how to convert the hook-up to electric or the actual ...

over 9 years by devildog

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Finishing Basement

I have a basement which to my knowledge has never flooded. House built in 1975. I moved in May of this year, 2003. I see no signs of water. I w...

over 9 years by plumber Tom

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ROOF trouble

The builders on this forum won't like this, but professional inspectors will come to a new house and inspect just like you were buying an old house...

over 9 years by devildog

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