Heat continues beyond thermostat temp
We have a forced air oil furnace, about 8-9 years old. When we turned the heat on for the first time this season, the thermostat was set at 70, bu...
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Opaque "Architectural" windows for bath
Yes, I suppose "transparent" would be more appropriate then. We want light to come through, but don't want to give a show to the neighbors. Thank...
almost 11 years by JasonG
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Opaque "Architectural" windows for bath
I want to replace the tiny window in our bathroom with a larger window, but would like to find one that is similar to Anderson's architectural seri...
over 10 years by doug seibert
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Running 220V to workshop
There is no breaker box in the garage. Just a buried 110 line running from the house breaker to the garage.Jason
over 11 years by JasonG
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Running 220V to workshop
I would like to run a 220 line to my workshop for a cabinet saw (220V/30 Amps), which is in a detached garage (20' behind the house). It is curren...
over 11 years by Lawrence
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Price of Lennox Blower Coils
I have a Lennox Powermate "Blower Coils" that I want to donate to a charity. Can anyone give me a ballpark value of what these cost new?Thank you!J...
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Outlet Sparked when unplugging
When unplugging a cord from a wall outlet, it sparked. I read something about this somewhere, but can't remember if this was a sign of a loose wir...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Hardie Shingleside comments?
I am thinking of replacing the rotting cedar shingle siding on my house and garage with the Hardie shingleside product. Has anyone used this produ...
over 11 years by JasonG
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Floor-recessed outlet
Currently, my workshop has a wall creating two rooms. The wall has one electrical outlet. I am taking down the wall, and would like to recess the...
over 11 years by Jay J
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Bubbling toilet
You're right. . .I never would have thought of sending a thank you. I will do that now.Jason
over 11 years by JasonG
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Bubbling toilet
Thank you for the advice. I would have tried you suggestions, but the county was at our house 15 minutes after I called! They snaked the line aga...
over 11 years by JasonG
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Bubbling toilet
Hello, No, the home inspection didn't turn this problem up. We also can't get the previous owner to pay, since we bought the house "as is" from ...
over 11 years by JasonG
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Bubbling toilet
Hello, Moved into our house 4 weeks ago. From the start, the toilet bubbled whenever anything drained (sinks, tub, washing machine). Plumber ca...
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Furnace air filter question
Our oil furnace needs 1X15X25 air filters, howver the stores in my area only carry 14 and 16 inch widths. Do 15" widths exist? Jason
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Hot water heater quality
Thought I'd add my 2 cents. . .we purchased a Whirlpool, electric 50 gal water heater at Lowes for $249, which has a lifetime warranty. We did set...
over 11 years by JasonG
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How long before floor is dry?
The final coat of polyurethane was applied to our hardwood floors on Sept. 18 morning. When can we begin to walk on it?Thanks,Jason
over 11 years by rpxlpx
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Painting problem
I am painting our dining room with American Tradition, Ultra White satin paint (the walls were painted flat finish previously). I first did the ed...
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Question about getting estimates
We need to have some electrical work done in a house we are buying. I want to get several estimates. Is it inappropriate to have more than one es...
almost 12 years by Christopher Sparks
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answers187
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Cost to install outlet
What is an average price to install an outlet for a new hot water heater? How about "regular" 3-prong outlets in bedrooms? We have a list (9-10) ...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Crawl space advice
We also just bought a house with crawl space. Our home inspector said that we should put the vapor barrier on the ground, not on the insulation. I...
almost 12 years by JasonG
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