Leaking Ceiling
Roof leak, especially because it happens only when it rains. It might not be directly above the bathroom, as well. Although unlikely, roof leaks ...
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almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Old water treatment system causing mildew??
Doubtfully. Anything is possible, but with pressurized water constantly running through it, the chances are greater that it is something else. Bef...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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3-Way Switch Help
blink is correct that you need a four-way switch to control a light from three locations. From what you described, your wiring is set up for a fou...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Cotton Insulation + Barrier
I do not know if you are asking if the vapor barrier provides better protection or the denim insulation, or both together. The plastic vapor barri...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Thermal/Radiant Barrier
I'm not sure if you are still looking for a response, but I fear you might be making a big mistake from the context of your question.The plastic is...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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How many wires through holes in framing?
Regardless of whether it is Code or not, you should only feed one wire through one hole. Drill a separate run of 3/4" holes for each wire your run...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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How long should it take?
Unless we see the plans for the pre-fab house, I do not think we can legitimately call it into question. It might sound high, but it might very we...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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FLEX wiring
Good idea to replace the knob and tube wiring.I, too, do not know what "flex" means (not a standardized term of art), but suspect that it refers to...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Old Wiring
It does not matter much. However, the black tape on the wire is a very common electrician's "code" for "Hot," so your suspicions are correct. Som...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Air return ducts
The first poster is absolutely correct that you should NOT fool with the intake so as to reduce it. Most systems are designed for barely-adequate ...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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A/C Drainage
Two potential problems. First, and most likely, the drain tray (not the drain pipe)is probably clogged-up with gunk, preventing some of the water ...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Paint one wall with lighter color?
The word choice you used is awkward and ambiguous. If, as someone else interpreted, you mean "diluted" in that you add water or thinner to the pai...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Old House Plumbing?#2
You might have a clog (slow drain) or you might have poor plumbing that should be replaced. Try using Drano foaming pipe cleaner on the drain. It...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Old house Plumbing? #1
Yes, you should clean it out every once in a while, especially if you notice your drains draining slowly. That is why they are there. No one but ...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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venting into attic?
OFIC is correct. The vent system often ultimately connects to your sewer system so as to vent the toilets as well as the sinks. All vents should ...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Heart Pine -- cost
As far as I know and have heard, Heart Pine is not available in the wild anymore. The old-growth Pine forests of the South were wiped out in the e...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Hardwood Floors
In most major cities, there are refinishing services that can refinish 600 square feet of hardwood floors in a day or two for $400-$600 or so; a re...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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old hardwood floors
It mostly depends on what the mark on the floor is from. You might try bleaching it, but be very careful to not bleach past the edges because you ...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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Basement Floor
For simple leveling of a not-so-bad floor, floor leveling compounds come in bags and look like cement, but they mix into a much more liquidy fluid ...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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help removing marble floor
A small sledgehammer and a masonry chisel will do it just fine. Sometimes an ordinary putty knife will suffice if the mortar is old or weak enough...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
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