Mulch & Mice
Mice are not attracted to mulch that I am aware of.However,if there are mice in the area,they may take up residence whether there is mulch or not.I...
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almost 13 years by Matches
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Type of floor for bathroom
This is sort of like whats better,paint or wallpaper?Anyway,here are a few thoughts.In my home I have very cheap vinyl tiles which have been down a...
almost 13 years by Matches
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Glass Shower Walls
Hmmm,interesting idea.I have never heard of anyone trying this and therefore can only offer a theory as to what you might run into.There is bound t...
about 12 years by Matches
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formidable foe-sewage line blockage
If the lines are blocking every 2-3 years then they must be clear in between.Whoever is clearing the line may tell you they found nothing, however,...
about 12 years by Matches
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Latex vs oil-based polyurethane
I could never remember or make sense of this either until it was properly explained to me.Oil based products are absorbed to some degree into the w...
about 12 years by Matches
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Maximum allowable gaps between sheets of drywall
Drywall compound and tape make drywall hanging very forgiving when it comes to gaps.Naturally,the smaller the gap the better for both walls and cei...
about 12 years by Matches
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answers599
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Flapper Problem
That may very well solve your problem if you have high water pressure.The water rushing in holds the flapper open.This is also the reason you hear ...
about 12 years by Matches
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Banging Water Pipes
The easy way around this would be to lower the water pressure to the faucets causing the problem.The other solution is to install anti-hammer chamb...
about 12 years by Matches
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answers757
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Primer needed?
I have never been able to get too excited about using primer on anything other than metal.However,I do,believe that for questionable surfaces (wall...
about 12 years by Matches
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answers420
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Sub-floor
Sub-flooring should only have to be replaced if there is water damage severe enough to have rotted and distorted it,or if for some other reason the...
about 12 years by Matches
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answers635
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Slate floor
Check your local paint or hardware store for sealers made for stone.Most of these products are permanent and very difficult to remove so be sure it...
about 12 years by Matches
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leaky bathtub faucet
Soak the area where the cartridge meets the body of the faucet with WD-40 or liquid wrench and wait 30 minutes.Put a wrench on the cartridge and ta...
over 12 years by Matches
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sizing a bathroom fan
I also installed a fan based on cfm and the size of the bathroom.The cfm have proved insufficient for whatever reason.I would recommend going with ...
over 12 years by Matches
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condensation on windows of house
There are many possibilities when it comes to condensation on the windows.If you have no excessive moisture in the house,then the cause is probably...
over 12 years by Matches
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Will my furnace kill me?
Not sure about the elbow, but as for enclosing the heater etc,etc.You really need the advice of maybe a gas co.rep. and or your local fire marshall...
over 12 years by Matches
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answers96
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cleaning existing floor and wall tile
There are several chlorine based grout cleaners on the market which should whiten up the grout.Having worked with these products I would suggest th...
over 12 years by Matches
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toilet flange
So long as the flange bolts will pass through the holes in the toilet base to bolt it down you should be all set.
over 12 years by Matches
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Knocking toilet noise
Sounds like a bad Ballcock.You can install a new fluidmaster for under $10.00.You might first try readjusting the valve at the base of the toilet.C...
over 12 years by Matches
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answers598
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Protecting newly poured concrete
This subject comes up frequently and I don't know that anyone has come up with documented proof that one should or shouldn't seal cement.I have app...
over 12 years by Matches
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tile wall / glass block wall
The glass block should be installed to butt up against the unfinished tile wall.Measure the tiled wall so you end up with a near normal tile grout ...
over 12 years by Matches
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