Waterproof Laminate

You do have a choice. Mannington now manufactures a laminate floor with a synthetic core, and they guarentee it to be waterproof. Its a premium l...

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Blown in insulation

Most cellulose and fiberglass blown in insulation is applied through a hole just above the bottom plate. The space is then filled from the top. T...

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Mold and tenants

Well its safe to say the cause is NOT excess rain. You are in my backyard (El Dorado Hills). Molds are common in the environment and can become e...

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one piece garage door hardware

I don't know much about these, but I'm pretty good at searching the web. Try this: http://www.aaaremotes.com/hogadohaonep.html

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New ceiling - no plaster

My guess is that there was a plaster ceiling there that became damaged and was removed down to the lath. The suspended ceiling was used to cover a...

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Electric Service Grounded to Water Pipes

There have been serious injuries resulting from electric shock when a ground fault condition occurs and the electric service is grounded to the wat...

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Old foundation inspection

You are doing everything right. An inspector is obliged to identify potential problems and point you to sources that can provide specific expertis...

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Jenn air dual

According to the install manual, you need very specific ventilation and utility locations. The 6 1/4" vent opening must be located on a centerl...

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privit call the nursury

Most nursurys guarantee their plants. Call them now. Depending on where you are, its been HOT in California. It could be simple transplant shock...

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Surge Protectors and GFI outlets

They don't mix. The surge protector has capacitors designed to dissipate voltage spikes. The GFI detects this as a current leak and trips. The G...

almost 9 years by tomh

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discontinue gas line

There is nothing that prevents you from simply turning the valve off and leaving the gas line out of service, removing the flexible connector. I h...

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intake filters

Another possible way to reduce noise is to reduce pressure drop across the filter. Hkestenhotz suggestion to add an additional air return probably...

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cement mixing

Not all directions need to be followed. Your package has directions for manual mixing OR power mixing using a drill. You can buy a mixer as a dri...

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bay hip roof

The image you posted looks a lot like a hip roof used over a bay window. There are prefabricated hip roofs and framing plans that you could use to...

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4Patley basement drain

The french drainage system they are proposing would involve cutting away the slab on the interior basement next to the wall. The alternative is to...

almost 9 years by tomh

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one bolt?

You only have one bolt holding the deck to your house? The deck should be able to be drawn back towards the house, but you should certainly add mo...

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Small shed roof

This is a great opportunity to learn how to roof and perhaps install a roof window. You will only require 1-square (3-bundles regular roofing or 4...

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nominal and actual lumber

Align the framing with the outside of the house and cut 1/2 inch rips to make the lumber match to inside so casings and drywall or plaster all alig...

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