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You have two ways to approach this wall plate business. You could buy a simple wall plate blank or one with a coax connector and attach it to the ...
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over 9 years by tomh
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Marble Floors
Try spelling Butyl and do an internet search. Unless you have a moisture issue from under a slab, this should not be necessary. A quality tile an...
over 9 years by tomh
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New gas stove
Any clearance requirements are specified on the installation instructions that came with the stove. In most cases, zero clearance is fine, as long...
over 9 years by tomh
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Asbestos
The test for asbestos is simple and inexpensive. Simply take a piece of the material or core with the full depth. Deliver it to a local analytical...
over 9 years by tomh
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Low pressure after replacing water heater.
Just to cover the simple things first, check the strainers at the faucet outlets and shower heads. Replacement of the heater may have dislodged se...
over 9 years by tomh
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How do I determine wire guage
When adding to a circuit, match the existing wiring. Most commonly, for a 15 amp service 14/2, for 20 amp 12/2. There is no harm in using 12/2 wi...
over 9 years by tomh
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Sump Pump Drain
You have received good advice from the other posters. I wanted to comment on your question whether you should add something to the water to prevent...
over 9 years by tomh
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Access to Crawlspace from Basement
Crawl spaces may be insulated in one of two common ways. The most energy efficient is to insulate the floor of the heated structure above and allo...
over 9 years by tomh
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GROHE Kitchen Faucet? $$$ouch!
I complained too, but got over it. The faucets are expensive, but just about the best built with solid brass bodies. Never a problem. Ours had a...
over 9 years by tomh
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how do i draw a plan for a 15x30 addition
You are going to need a foundation plan and framing and possibly electrical and HVAC plans. I can help, but you need to first find out what depth ...
almost 10 years by tomh
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Horsehair Walls
Demolish the old walls and hang new drywall. Once plaster reaches this degree of degradation, it is no longer repairable. The new walls will be m...
almost 10 years by tomh
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painting over copper
Use a metal polish to buff the copper to a high shine. Then use an automotive clear lacquer to seal the copper and prevent oxidation. Someday, the...
almost 10 years by tomh
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Correct me if I am wrong
The rotted wood needs to be removed, but can be patched inexpensively with OSB sheets to match the depth of the rest of the siding above. Leaving ...
almost 10 years by tomh
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Bumblebees
They're not bumblebees, you have carpenter bees. Read about them and solutions at www.bugspray.com.
almost 10 years by tomh
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Baloon mortgage payment
Plumber Tom, you need to get out of your current loan, whatever it takes. You indicate you are faced with a negative equity situation which may po...
almost 10 years by tomh
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