Stonework on Fireplace Surround
DBarac: The manufacturer of the cultured stone product usually suggests a method of installation. I've seen systems that use a wire mesh that is f...
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almost 12 years by WallyV
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mortar & cobblestone wall
I'm not sure if osb needs a sealer, but I do know you'll probably need to fasten some wire mesh to the osb to 'anchor' the mortar to the wall.
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Dryer vent room problem
I'd pitch the drier vent run slightly down and away from the dryer just in case some wind driven rain gets into the vent.
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Grouting interior Brick Faced Wall
You'd probably want to use a thin set mortar, the kind you use to lay floor tile.
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Stone archway
Have you tried removing a little bit of the paint in an inconspicuous spot with paint remover? It might not be as bad as you've heard. It will pr...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Drywall on basement walls...
Whether to install a vapor barrier (VB) (i.e. Plastic sheeting) in your basement has been under debate for quite some time and you will undoubtably...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Laminate Countertop
Sandra,I don't think there is anything you can do to fix it. The cleaner probably chemically reacted with the laminate and "bleached" the color ou...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Is there a max dryer vent run length?
In my ongoing basement remodel, I need to relocate a gas dryer to another wall. Rather than cut a hole in the concrete block wall 6 feet up from t...
almost 12 years by rpxlpx
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Flourescent Lighting Fixture
You've probably tried this already since you've replaced the ballast, but have you tried just replacing the starter? It's usually a silver 1-1&1/2"...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Changing from Vinyl siding to Brick
Anything is possible...time and money are the limiting factors.Vinyl siding can be removed. It's usually only nailed to the underlying sheathing of...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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lead paint
I agree with Matches on the lead paint issue. There are techniques/products that can be used to remove or abate lead paint. I've read as long as y...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Motion Sensor Lighting
Usually motion detector lights have some sort of "aiming" device that focuses the motion sensor. In addition, some sensors have a "sensitivity" co...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Smelly hot water
battery,I only vaguely recall hearing about these systems but I just did a search using www.askjeeves.com using the keyword "UV water treatment", ...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Smelly hot water
I've heard that residential UV (ultraviolet) treatment systems can eliminate microscopic biological contaminants including certain anaerobes. If my...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Finding history of house
Jay J posted this in reply to a similar question on this bulletin board:"Contact your local Preservation Society or Historical Society for info."Si...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Old House
Have the house inspected by a reputable home inspection agency. With a house of this age, some systems may have reached their expected lifespans. M...
almost 12 years by WallyV
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Framing basement ceiling
I'm not sure if I understand your post, but you do not need to frame a new ceiling underneath the existing floor joists. Simply gluing and screwin...
about 12 years by WallyV
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Toilet Water Level
As long as it flushes fine, it's good. If you want more water in the bowl, you could adjust the float in the tank to a higher level so more water w...
about 12 years by WallyV
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Filling basement window with concrete
Thanks for the info. I'm hoping when I rip out the windows, there will be enough of the concrete left for roughing in the window with 1x10 or plyw...
about 12 years by WallyV
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Filling basement window with concrete
I'm in the process of finishing by basement and was considering replacing the steel framed basement windows (there are 6 of them) with more efficie...
about 12 years by WallyV
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