vinyl asbestos tile
The VAT will not be affected by chlorine bleach or other liquids. Chlorine basically cleans and deoderizes because it is an oxidant. Hydrogen per...
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repair dog chewed sill
Thanks for describing the damage a bit better. I don't know if your sill is finished natural or painted. If it is painted, a wood filler, sanding...
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unvented toilets and septic
Not only is you toilet and sink unvented, the septic system has no vent either. The gases of decompostion rising through the toilet causing the lar...
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dog chewed window sill
Easy solution. Replace the window sill. Carefuly pull off the side casing and any other moldings that are holding in the sill. Pry off the sill ...
almost 8 years by tomh
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hanging a stone sign
Not my area of expertise, but a couple ideas. You could use cleats like the ones you see on mirrors, but larger. These have a hole for a screw an...
almost 8 years by tomh
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recliner adjustment
Turn the recliner over or tip it so you can see underneath. There are normally wing nuts near the hinge for the back. Tight them to increase resi...
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Punching bag blocking
The following link shows what solid blocking looks like between joists: http://www.bestdecksite.com/introJoistsPg1.htm Good luck!
almost 8 years by tomh
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Distribute load from punching bag
This is a really wierd question...thanks. In this case you are not at all concerned with normal things like vertical loads and deflection limits. ...
almost 8 years by tomh
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Asbestos tape on furnace
Berryka, I assume this is a new home to you but was built more than 30 years ago. Your inspector identified lagging that is potentially asbestos c...
almost 8 years by tomh
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ash disposal
Screen the ash to remove large or metallic material and add it to a compost pile or work it into planting beds. I used to throw it into the manure...
almost 8 years by tomh
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Insulate around chimney
If this is a masonry chimney, I can't think of any reason not to seal the gap at the framing with insulation. It would not be a fire hazard. For ...
almost 8 years by tomh
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TSP etches glass
Concentrated TSP, or TSP allowed to dry on glass can cause etching. If that has happened the damage may be irreversible. Hydrofluoric and phospho...
almost 8 years by tomh
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code compliant second floor addition
A "code compliant second floor addition" requires one thing to start...an engineer certified plan as part of a complete building permit application...
almost 8 years by tomh
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pressure washing
Billhart's suggestion of using a brightener with oxalic acid is good. It can be applied using a sprayer or the detergent sipon on the pressure wash...
almost 8 years by tomh
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magic concrete
Bravey, you don't miss too many, and since you missed this by a mile I assumed you had just seen something different. Keep up the good work, and g...
almost 8 years by tomh
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Concrete
If this is a concrete pad, I estimate you need 8.7 cubic yards =((4/12)*22*32)/27. This will require at least a truck-load (forget the bags). Br...
almost 8 years by tomh
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Selling Asbestos containing material
Interesting question, and a complicated answer. Because of legal disclaimers that apply to any response, please re-post your question as a new top...
almost 8 years by tomh
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uninsulated attic
Attic vents were generally not installed in buildings like yours. Without insulation, they did not condense moisture along the roof deck. If you ...
almost 8 years by tomh
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laminate floor
Underlayment should be able to soak up the thickness of the old vinyl. Since we don't know what underlayment you are using, you can do a quick exp...
almost 8 years by tomh
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glue on wall
You will have to judge whether the effort is greater for repair, or replacement. To repair this wall, start by using a scraper to knock down any h...
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