Room Dimension Theory
I've had the same question in the past and couldn't find any info on it, so I measured a variety of rooms in homes, at work, etc. and have come to ...
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over 5 years by mikee72
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Better Butter
Ah, that explains it. I didn't make the connection because the air in the room stayed warm and had forgotten that it takes power to cool the coil s...
over 5 years by mikee72
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Built-In Bathroom Dehumidifier?
I have been using a small, portable dehumidifier in my bathroom during/after taking a shower as an alternative to using the exhaust fan. It appears...
almost 2 years by elfriedamiller
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Re: Floor Lighting
Thanks for the suggestions. The "stair" lights I've seen are too dim to be worth the trouble in a dark closet. The ones I've seen are typically 20...
over 6 years by mikee72
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Vertical Recessed (stud wall) Lighting?
I'm trying to provide lighting ~12" from the floor in my mother's closet. I already have a nice bright fixture in the ceiling above, but the cloth...
over 6 years by mikee72
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Semi-Permanent Parking Surface?
I'd like to cover my gravel driveway with something that I can sweep clean, but is not permanent like concrete or asphalt. I've seen "barn mats," ...
almost 7 years by mikee72
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Foundation conditions
Soil is hard pan, water is deep, and the types of foundations in the area vary, even in the same conditions. On my right side is a neighbor with a...
about 7 years by mikee72
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Choosing Foundation Type
I'd like to have my 1st floor sit ~18"-24" above ground level in order to allow for a view of the lake over the neighbor's house. "Ground level" w...
about 7 years by mikee72
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Combination Siding/Window Question
I'm in the process of installing new windows in a house whose old windows did not have a nail flange, so I'll need to cover the nail flange of the...
over 7 years by mikee72
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exterior
Good question. I know the previous owner left a couple of paint cans in the shed, but I'm not sure if any of them were the exterior paint. I'll ch...
over 7 years by mikee72
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"Cedar Color" Exterior Paint?
I have a post and beam all-wood house that is painted brown and I'd like to give that "Lindal" look, if possible. Stripping and staining is not an...
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New Window Before/After Temp Results
One thing that I find frustrating about DIY boards in general is the lack of hard data when it comes to the effectiveness of a product. While it's...
about 7 years by TruBlue
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Sweaters
HK, Now you have me doubting myself. I was under the impression that the in-wall was the "new-tech" replacement for the baseboard. One of the ...
over 7 years by mikee72
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Heater Sizing
Bill, Thanks for setting me straight on the power limits. From the "250w/ft" rule of thumb, it looks as though I was about to nearly triple the...
over 7 years by mikee72
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Heater Sizing
"Load demands are calculated based on the acutal nameplate data, not the rating on the breakers for things like appliances and heaters." Bill, ...
over 7 years by mikee72
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Electric Heat
Ah, okay, that's confirmation that the heater manufacturers aren't pulling our leg on the efficiency ratings. As far as the heat requirements...
over 7 years by mikee72
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In-Wall Heater Dilema (I've searched already)
I'm replacing my baseboard heaters with the in-wall/blower style and am curious as to whether it will be cheaper to run three large (4400w) units,...
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Window replacement
Thank you, Doug! The reason why I think that my parting strip is not dado'd in is that I have a post and beam house that came as a kit, and w...
over 7 years by mikee72
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answers738
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