New Door Between Kitchen and Garage

Another problem sometimes occurs with heavy doors even when initally hung correctly. The weight of the door may pull the frame slightly away from ...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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New Door Between Kitchen and Garage

Make sure the hinge side of the frame is plumb & correctly set. If that # 1 step was not quiet right, it never will be right. May need to remove ...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Propane Hot Water Advice

Another thought;how about a "tankless water heater"? Can get one with battery ignition so no pilot light and you only heat the water you use. Try...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Sand Paper Grit?

If it's a gloss, semi gloss or satin finish already on the wall, use a liquid deglosser just before painting. This will insure good adhesion of th...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Vinyl Siding Busted

Don't think any repair will be satisfactory. However, individual lengths of the siding may be removed & replaced. Be sure it's a warm day. Check...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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noisy new roof

Could it be that your plywood was installed to close together and is expanding/contracting?

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Panelized distributers in Colorado

Edwardp, know this is way past your post date but I just got back from Colo Spgs and located a company down near Canyon City that builds roof & flo...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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hot water heater

Isn't the warranty still in effrect? If not, where is it leaking? Maybe around a fitting or is it in the tank itself?

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Type of bathroom facuetts - what do you recommend

Here are some things to consider. Washerless, possible ceramic disc, lifetime finish, warranty, lever or knobs (levers better for us 'older' folks...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Stuck toilet shut off valve

You may have to disassemble it. Turn off main water supply & open a faucet to relieve pressure. Then remove handle of toilet water supply cutoff....

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Looking for New (Sound-Insulating) Windows

DreamQueen: If you are replacing and sound is a significant problem, find a window manufacturer who will use laminated glass. You can read up on ...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Looking for New (Sound-Insulating) Windows

Double glazed can help in all climates. Be sure you get 'low E' coating or the 'heat mirror' film between panes. Again, stick to vinyl frames to ...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Placement of heat ducts in basement

A c\'caged' ceiling fan or two would help a lot & be cheaper. Try: http://www.tbo.com/tampabay/degeorge

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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wood laminate flooring

here's a site with lots of good info on different types of flooring. Also lets you compare prices and see what warranty applies: http://floorgods....

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Smelly hot water

Guess I ought to expand my reply. All water supplies contain contaminates (minerals, bacteria, etc). In the city, the water is treated - chlorine...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Smelly hot water

Think ozone treatment. See http://wppinc.com/ozone.htm

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Drinking water w/water softener

Lots of misconceptions about water softeners. Since they use salt to 'recondition' the resins, many believe that you get lots of salt in your wate...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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Thermal/Radiant Barrier

I'm looking for a product that will replace the clear plastic vapor barrier that is installed between the insulation & drywall but is also a therma...

almost 12 years by Lawrence

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Instant & tankless hot water heater

For Aquastar, try: http://www.controlledenergy.com/consumer/aquastar/aquastar.html For SESICO: http://www.seisco.com/index.html For SETS: http://ww...

almost 12 years by LDoyle

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