flat roof
Your first problem is to locate where the leak is coming from.Even on a flat roof,water can travel a great distance before showing up indoors.The s...
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almost 12 years by Matches
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Circuit panel location
I don't recall anything in the National Electrical Code which addresses this question,however,the ultimate authority would be with your local inspe...
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attic fan
Hopefully you'll receive a few responses from others in various parts of the country as an attic fan may not suit everyones needs.Here in the north...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Adjusting Shower Doors
You should be able to make small adjustments by loosening the screws on the hinges and putting pressure on the opposite side of the door.For safety...
almost 12 years by Matches
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how to drain a hot water tank
Turn off the hot water heater(the power,the burner,or whatever heats the water).Locate the cold water supply or make up valve and turn off.This is ...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Sump Pump Battery Back-up
The kind of generator I am suggesting would be used outdoors with an extension cord to the pump.Of course,you'd need to be home to start and connec...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Dryer Noise
Noise from a dryer is usually from the moving parts of which there are only a few.The motor and drum which are connected by a belt is the usual sou...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Sump Pump Battery Back-up
The back-up needs to be sized to the pump.The next variable is how much does the pump normally run or is it strictly to remove rain water?If you're...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Raise roof on cape
Yes,with a job this size you really need the drawings as well as someone to point the finger at in the unlikely event things don't go according to ...
almost 12 years by Matches
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peeling paint
Try a combination of an abrasive pad and a stiff brush.What doesn't flake off should adhere to the new paint.I did my bath ceiling four years ago b...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Leaking Porch
I don't know the name but it looks and feels like a thick inner tire tube.Your best bet is the garden pond supplier near you.Good Luck!
almost 12 years by Matches
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Leaking Porch
This material is the same stuff that most dealers of garden pools sell as liners.I bought an 8'x8'piece a few years ago for about $100.00.Yes,I wou...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Tough Stains on Grout
If Tilex® won't remove the stain,you could try recoating although I've never tried it.Score or chip the grout before you try recoating so the new g...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Bathroom Ventilation...Help!!!!
This should be the responsibility of the owner of your property.There is a fairly standard building/health code which requires a bathroom to have e...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Prime before Texturing?
You should smooth the ceiling with compound,using a trowel if you have too many digs for a putty knife.If in doubt,prime before spraying the textur...
almost 12 years by Matches
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plants for shaded area
There are plenty of shade loving plants available but you didn't mention if you're looking for perennials,annuals,or shrubs.Try another garden cent...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Delta tub spout has STUCK shower knob.
I believe you are speaking of the diverter control which sends water either to the tub or to the shower.There are many different models of Delta fa...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Raise roof on cape
If you are adding two bedrooms and a bath then you should have drawings ready for the builders so they can give a proper estimate.If you had the dr...
almost 12 years by Matches
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simple inexpensive alarm for shed
Don't you usually answer these kind of questions?Anyway,Radio Shack would either have a kit, or would have the components for you to make your own ...
almost 12 years by Matches
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Whistling from toilet?
You still have a small leak passing by your float valve.You can test this by turning off the water to the toilet...whistling stops.Putting in a flu...
almost 12 years by Matches
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