Exterior Paint on New Stucco
First, many different brands of paint will suffice. As I wrote in another thread, I have found Sherwin Williams to be the best, but others have ju...
First, many different brands of paint will suffice. As I wrote in another thread, I have found Sherwin Williams to be the best, but others have ju...
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ViewsWith all due respect, the original post called for "the best paint brand," not the most affordable or the most popular. That said, Glidden is not ...
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ViewsIt depends on whether your crawlspace stays somewhat warm in winter or gets as cold as the outdoor air. If your house is elevated and the crawlspa...
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ViewsAny insulation is good for reducing noise, but be aware that dead air has sound insulation qualities, as well. Stuffing too much (too thick) insul...
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ViewsI'd say "yes," but I don't have to pay the bills for doing so. It appears you have already diagnosed the problem and just want confirmation that y...
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ViewsLDoyle is correct that as modern homes became more and more insulated from the outside to save energy and keep pollen outside, they inadvertantly t...
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ViewsHe might have just meant spraying expandable foam or some other sort of insulation/stop-gap in some places where drafts blow in from the outside. ...
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ViewsAs for other issues to consider, removing a ceiling to expose the beams exposes the utility runs that the dropped ceiling might conceal or contain:...
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ViewsYou have done everthing you "need" to do and apparently thought it out well.Moisture and vapor barriers are two different things that serve a simil...
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ViewsYour husband is correct and your bleach solution is the best thing to eliminate it when it does arise. After exposing and insulating the pipe, you...
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ViewsYes. It's called "paint." :-)
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ViewsDrano sells a foaming pipe cleanser that works very well.Also, be sure to control what goes down that drain. Get a strainer and keep it on the dra...
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ViewsThat is fine and perhaps even a sound plan because it will give you instant hot water by locating a tank near every usage point. But it will incre...
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ViewsClosing the shut-off valve a bit will reduce the speed in which the tank refills, which could reduce the noise or increase it by adding a "whistle"...
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ViewsInsulating the pipes will prevent heat loss while the water is flowing, not keep the water in the pipes hot when the water is turned off. It will ...
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ViewsMoreso than the paint, I would strongly recommend using a sprayer. You not only get it done much quicker, but the coverage of uneven surfaces is m...
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ViewsBesides the obvious warning about asbestos, a precautionary tale first. I do encourage you to remove the popcorn finish because popcorn ceilings a...
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ViewsYou need to have it tested by a professional. Because of all the hype and litigation over asbestos, nobody will (or should) touch a DIY test kit.R...
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ViewsRemove the wallpaper down to the bare wall use DIF solution (a brand name) and a Paper Tiger: a tool that perforates the wallpaper so that the DIF ...
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ViewsBoth Ford and Chevy stink. :-DSherwin Williams is the best I have used. Benjamin Moore has a very good reputation, too, and has even been describ...
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