joist repair
If you have access to the joists from under the floor, it should be a fairly easy task to install a new joist along-side of the existing one then c...
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preventing silt
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Pretty impressive color you have in that hole! The drain pipe is probably made with lots of small slits to allow water to enter. Clean off the pie...
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My credentials are not questionable in this matter, it is your motives sir. I made no representation of knowledge nor did I offer you advice, bu...
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jmmechanical51 is crazy
Your comments make no sense what so ever. You never received advice suggesting that you should bypass the safety controls on your furnace. On the...
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exterior pocket door
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saltillo
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Considering the hazards of building a fire in your home, it seems common sense to use safe equipment in good condition. Have the unit inspected by...
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Renting is a great idea if you will not be using a finish nailer often. I have loaned my setup to friends. So, if you know someone with a tool, th...
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Electric brad nailer
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leak test ducts
The number one cause of a loss of a general loss of efficiency is duct leaks. This can be tested by a HVAC contractor who can pressurize the syst...
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Wax floor finish
Many floors are finished with wax rather than a film of urethane, varnish or lacquer. I had good results using Bruce Clean M' Strip and Lite N' Na...
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Insulation in joist cavities
To understand where insulation was omitted, you need to understand some basic house framing principals. BTW, caulking the vinyl siding J-channal w...
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The sound of a new subwoofer
That humming was the sound of a new sub-woofer in your future. I don't know much about these, but guessing the internal amplifier is shot. Unless...
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