Real Estate value

Real estate values are very different from region to region, and locally. Your best bet is to contact several reputable real estate brokers for a ...

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Asbestos in Illinois

Thanks for including the state where you live. Illinois regulations are based on the federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Polluta...

over 8 years by tomh

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internet connection in apartment

The first thing you might try is to simply add a wireless ethernet card to your computer. You may find multiple unprotected wireless connections a...

over 8 years by tomh

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electrolytic plating

The plating on hardware is applied in an electrolytic process applying a differential current to exchange metal ions between an anode and cathode i...

over 8 years by tomh

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attic conversion

The budget is limited, but you have to meet minimum standards in finishing 100+ square feet. You are going to need at least 34 20' long joists (2x...

over 8 years by tomh

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wood floors

I have used Lumber Liquidator's products Bellawood and formerly Husky and found performance to be very good. The finish is very durable and has a l...

over 8 years by tomh

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Safety in bedroom over garage

You do have a very hazardous and non-compliant situation. You must have a fire-rated barrier between occupied spaces and a garage. I recommend th...

over 8 years by tomh

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Fridge water supply

If you are using a self-tapping saddle valve, that is probably the source of the problem. These valves pierce a hole in copper pipe, then when the...

over 8 years by tomh

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floor tile removal cost

Before you get ahead of yourself, first test the tile so you know what trade you need to hire. A PLM test for asbestos can be conducted by many la...

over 8 years by tomh

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oil vs gas heat

Day to day operating cost can be expressed as dollars per therm (or 1000 BTUs). Both the gas and oil suppliers can tell you what their cost per th...

over 8 years by tomh

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cleaning aluminum siding

I disagree with using muriatic acid on the aluminum siding. Its corrosive, and has personal hazards. Pressure washing will wash off dirt, Trisodi...

over 8 years by tomh

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Dust in new house

The first thing that comes to mind is to check your furnace filter. Assuming the filter is in-place, be sure you are changing it frequently as rec...

over 8 years by tomh

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acoustic ceiling

Any brushing or rolling will likely damage the ceiling, and oil paints will take a long time to cure and not have odor problems. Recommend you eit...

over 8 years by tomh

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possible asbestos

The material you describe does not appear to be a likely suspect as asbestos containing, but from my chair, the only way to rule is out is to test...

over 8 years by tomh

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Local rules vary

I need you to answer a couple questions. First, local regulations vary on disposal of non-friable asbestos containing materials. Where are you ...

over 8 years by tomh

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vinyl tile

Asbestos vinyl tile is a low-risk material to remove, especially when using a wetting solution to supress any dust. The asbestos fibers are well m...

over 8 years by tomh

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roof pitch

The angles and length depend on BOTH span and roof pitch. You provided only span. What pitch do you want? i.e. 5:12, 7:12, 12:12. Specify pitch...

over 8 years by tomh

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Gutter cleaning

Quote: Since I put my ladder against the gutter to clean and install, adjusting the metal gutter clips is problematic as they shift when I remove t...

over 8 years by tomh

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