Vent in crawl space make waterproofing in Basement difficult
I know which post you're talking about K2. I couldn't find it either. Is this a partial crawl space. If it is I will ask the same questions I al...
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over 9 years by devildog
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Exterior Downspout tie-ins/Dry wells
If you live in a cold climate, make sure you slope the pipe enough. I did underground downspouts and they froze up on me. Eventually they froze a...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Caulk at Base of Toilet
Let me tell you, I am no builder. I have rented before and I have never heard of the landlord charging for their negligence. I would be mad as he...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Caulk at Base of Toilet
The caulk around the toilet might be useful to keep people from tripping on the vinyl flooring, but 1/2" would be a lot of caulk. Besides, I don't...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Cold air return in basement
The sheet metal you are talking about is actually a cold air return from the upstairs, correct? The sheet metal between joists is legal from...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Do I need to insulate a garage?
I would put it in while you can. It's not going to be that much more expensive. Sometime down the line you may want to heat it. While you're bui...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Remove Aluminum Siding to install Insulation
Keep going tinman. How do you get the top run down? He's doing blown insulation. I would think when they say one run of siding they aren't talki...
almost 10 years by devildog
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New House, roof nails or staples for shingles?
That was good Scuba_dew you had me going. I was thinking this guy is actually going to defend staples. I thought everyone quit using staples afte...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Rain Dispersal system ?
I question the Rain Dispersal system. While it may be nice for some applications. Such as sheds, garages, winter ice build up, etc. I don't thin...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Hot Water Temp
How much water comes through the faucet when you turn it on? The tankless hot water heaters are designed to heat ? gallons to ? degrees. If you r...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Craftsman 13" scroll saw question
Take it easy aoratos. If you want someone to give you bogus info I can. If we don't know we don't answer. Do you mean you can't find the owner's...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Closing a cottage for winter
Joed, what keeps the water in the tank from freezing? My grandpa had a cabin and he flushed the toilet to drain most the water out of it and then ...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Crawl Space
That's why we're all here to learn more or help others learn more. I'm here more for the learning part. I just seem to have run into a lot of thi...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Ridge vents, fan, no fan? Need help in attic
If you are installing a new roof I would go ahead and put in the ridge vent. I have never heard of someone having too much ventilation in their at...
almost 10 years by devildog
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light bulbs keep blowing
Thanks for your reply. I was beginning tothink I got shut out. I notice the lights getting dimmer when something turns on, but I thought that was...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Drainage Line from A/C unit
I agree with Erik. What kind of knucklehead would suggest tearing up concrete for an A/C drainage line? Are we missing something here?You should ...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Outside Faucet
I'm sorry about your name fatherofnine. For your sake I hope I'm taking it too literal or you counted cats and dogs. Just kidding.Go under your h...
almost 10 years by devildog
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poor water pressure
Sounds to me like your well may need work. Has anyone's well gone dry around you? I am assuming you have a well. You may have to have a well dri...
almost 10 years by devildog
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wobbly toilet
I just repaired my toilet. I thought it was going to be a lot tougher. I don't understand why the bolts are tight still after 15 years. Maybe th...
almost 10 years by devildog
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Flushing Problem
Sounds to me like it is just plugged. Did you try plunging it. It may take a lot of plunging. If that doesn't work try using a snake on it. I d...
almost 10 years by devildog
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