concrete around post
I used 4x4 treated posts in concrete for my decking but put a heavey coat of roofing tar on the portion of the posts that contacted the concrete. L...
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about 6 years by tsimko
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asbestos
Sounds like it's too late now so assume it is asbestos and clean it up - soap and water, wipe down EVERYTHING!!!!!
over 6 years by tsimko
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asbestos
Call OSHA (under US Govt in phone book) and they'll come check it out for you.
over 6 years by tsimko
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window and stove
call you local buiding inspector and ask, it's free!
over 6 years by tsimko
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suds
you should be able to tell if the drain working by amount of water left in the tub when it stops spinning. If it's as dry as old days, it's drainin...
over 6 years by tsimko
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loose tiles
the installer used the cement borard or whatever the material is you're supposed to use. Under that is plywood. I belive he must have let the bond...
over 6 years by tsimko
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loose grout and tiles
i recently had a new ceramic tile floor put in my kitchen but the installer used the widest set patterns and now the grout is loostening and a few ...
over 6 years by tsimko
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Lighting Fixture
If you have 2 lights controlled by one switch (in series), the usual Black - hot and white - neutral is not the case. In this case the power is co...
over 7 years by tsimko
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Only half of electrical power
I suspect you have some bad wires in your main power panel. The screw terminals come loose over time and can cause breaks. To check this is DANGERO...
over 7 years by tsimko
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sheathed electrical cable spacing
They can lay next to each other - no spacing required
over 7 years by tsimko
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Can I convert a 220 outlet to 110?
I would trace the wires back to the box and change one of the conductors to a 110 breaker and just unhook and tape up the unused conductor.
over 7 years by tsimko
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temp to poar concrete sidewalk section
I have never done it but have heard you can use some type of antifreeze mix instead of water that works well, check with your local hardware store.
over 7 years by tsimko
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play station
It does not go to cable box. HDTV is same as normal TV, just hook up same as old TV
over 7 years by tsimko
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ceiling fan problems
Use a voltmeter and see what wires are controlled by what switch. Then just hook up what you need. If you don't understand this response you need a...
over 7 years by tsimko
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ceiling fan questions
yes. I would keep the outlet and just jump off the outlett and fish the wire up the wall into the attic, then put where you need it.
over 7 years by tsimko
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Safety/Fire hazard?
It is not normal for any "flashing" or "sparking" of any kind, get it checked out by a pro. As for the sellers liability - depends on the conditio...
over 7 years by tsimko
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ceiling texture
no, it was phased out in the 1974 time frame
over 7 years by tsimko
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Sears Home Improvement Nightmare
Agree - I just had to call for warrenty work and they put me on hold for 20 minutes and brainwashed me with verbal advertisment the whole time. I'...
over 7 years by tsimko
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frog in upstairs toilet
All houses have a sewer drainage access for cleaning, perhaps there is an opening and it got it there - OR - you have one hell of a cleaver frog on...
over 7 years by tsimko
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