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Hard to say without seeing it, but I'd look for some sturdy brackets at least. Preferably more than two--not only to handle the weight, but becaus...
Hard to say without seeing it, but I'd look for some sturdy brackets at least. Preferably more than two--not only to handle the weight, but becaus...
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ViewsHi Peg, welcome! Here (in CO) our counties (or at least some of them) specify the snow loads that the roof needs to be engineered for. It is gi...
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ViewsHi Tracie, It kinda depends on how bad it was. In general, "one time" water damage is preferable to long term damage. Since this sounds li...
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ViewsGreetings Greg, Yikes. I suggest you post this in the FOUNDATIONS forum; there's a better chance that some pros might see your post. I...
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ViewsThanks Bill for the reply! I had wondered about mud jacking; if the floor might end up breaking up. I guess mud jackers have that issue figured...
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ViewsReglazing can be a tough one. I tried a few internet searches; here is one interesting thread; good luck: http://forum.doityourself.com/archive...
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ViewsI'd first try to determine where it's coming in. If it's coming in at ground level, try to determine where and do your best to slope the groun...
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ViewsThanks, HK! I probably have been over-oiling it a bit (with the oil that was left when we moved in about 6 months ago). Hopefully it will s...
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ViewsHi Glenn & friends! Our concrete garage floor has settled over 40-or-so years. There's a 1/4" crack along one foundation wall, and some low spo...
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ViewsHowdy HK and friends! Regarding our natural gas boiler (circa 1968 GPH American Standard, Hydronic): Could you please provide tips on mainten...
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ViewsHi Cecilia, In addition to Phil's comments (which I agree with), you might consider an old standard: ceramic tile. You'd have to remove all r...
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ViewsHi Christi, WOW! I hope this is not a casual question! Have you considered moving? I do not pose the question lightly: Moving is one of th...
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ViewsInteresting. Definitely do what Bill suggests (turn off power) and listen.... ...but what I want to add is that some people just (get this!) he...
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ViewsInteresting question; probably out of the league of most users of this forum. Try, perhaps, the Heating/Air forum ... maybe you can get a pro's op...
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ViewsThis happened to a friend of ours (pot left on stove) and the resulting smell was atrocious. He called in one of those smoke mitigation companie...
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ViewsInteresting. New caulk will sometimes smell like vinegar for a little while. Usually it isn't a big deal and goes away. I wonder if there are bi...
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ViewsJust an idea. When I have had to hang heavy art works, I've attached "T" shaped brackets into the BACK of the frame. I can then screw the bracket...
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ViewsYou pose an interesting enough question--as many smoke detectors as there are on the market, I don't think I've ever seen one that wasn't white! ...
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ViewsIn my experience (as a homeowner, I have done several kitchens over the years--and might have one more coming up!), it is probably best to do thing...
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ViewsI just HATE it when annoying structural supports get in my way, LOL! But seriously, thanks for the updated post; I never knew what they were cal...
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