Granite shelf
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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over 6 years by k2
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SNOWLOAD on Roof
Hi 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...
over 6 years by k2
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Ceiling damage...
Hi 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...
over 6 years by k2
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staircase
Greetings Greg, Yikes. I suggest you post this in the FOUNDATIONS forum; there's a better chance that some pros might see your post. I...
over 6 years by k2
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Sunken garage floor
Thanks 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...
over 6 years by k2
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Reglazed tub
Reglazing can be a tough one. I tried a few internet searches; here is one interesting thread; good luck: http://forum.doityourself.com/archive...
over 6 years by k2
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Water in the ducts
I'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...
over 6 years by k2
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Oily!
Thanks, 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...
over 6 years by k2
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Sunken garage floor
Hi 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...
over 6 years by k2
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Boiler Maintenance
Howdy 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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tub surround
Hi 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...
over 6 years by k2
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total remodel
Hi 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...
over 6 years by k2
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BUZZING noise
Interesting. Definitely do what Bill suggests (turn off power) and listen.... ...but what I want to add is that some people just (get this!) he...
over 6 years by k2
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Gas logs...
Interesting 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...
over 6 years by k2
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Odor Mitigation
This 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...
over 6 years by k2
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Vinegar smell?
Interesting. 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...
over 6 years by k2
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idea....
Just 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...
over 6 years by k2
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"Designer" smoke detector?
You 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! ...
over 6 years by k2
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kitchen re-do
In 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...
over 6 years by k2
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collar beams
I 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...
over 6 years by k2
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