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We are looking at a house that was built in the 1970s with a poured concrete basement. The surrounding soil is clay and the house does not have adequate drainage...
We are looking at a house that was built in the 1970s with a poured concrete basement. The surrounding soil is clay and the house does not have adequate drainage...
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answersThis is an historical rock German church that has been deteriorating 60’s years. I’m trying to raise money and I don’t have knowledge of coming up with $200,000. ...
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answersI recently purchase at 1890s two story commercial building to restore. The first floor was sagged and subsequently some of the second. Flooring on the first floor...
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answersI have a house that was built in 1960s and a addition added in the 90s. The old part of the house has an old basement in it with low ceilings and giant concrete s...
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answersI have a conundrum with my house. It was built in 1895, and has some minor foundation problems that passed inspection when I moved in two years ago. The house has...
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answersWould installing a ductless AC system in the basement eliminate the need for a dehumidifier that we have to empty DAILY during the summer months?
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answersHi Bob et al, I purchased a small home about 3 years ago and have been conned in to giving money and not getting much back to add on to it. The construction is l...
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answersWe've put an offer on an old home (1923) and recently had our inspection done. When the inspector made his way into the crawl space, he came out with some unexpe...
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answersIs this material easily recognizable to anyone? 1950 home, under siding at two different corners. Sparkles. Considering getting it tested for asbestos. Also...
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answersI am adding a room onto the back of my house that's on a crawlspace. The addition will also have a crawlspace, and the joists will run perpendicular to the exist...
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answersWe are considering extending our french drain but have a propane tank in the way. Would it work to make a bend in the drain and move the low lying area to make t...
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answersHi, I have seen many cool photos that have motivated me to want to spray my basement ceiling black. Is this a project an DIY painter can do? I have no previous...
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answersI have a 3 season cabin in VT that is entirely built by 2x4 (true 4 inch) lumber. The house is on a hillside and as one would expect areas have settled. Througho...
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answersI'm looking to install a battery backup sump pump while installing a new sump pump to replace the one that I don't currently get along with. I've come across t...
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answersI bought a house that was built approximately around 1900. The 1st two years that I have had it, the basement has been dry as a bone. This year, 3rd year, it's...
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answersUnder my carpet I have two layers of underlayment. A loose one and an older, very thin one which is glued to the cement floors. The contractor that I am working...
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answersHello. I'm looking at a property that has been for sale for 5+ years now. I have been looking at it for almost all of those 5 years. I have it all planned out whe...
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answersWe sometimes get water after a heavy rain on the vinyl tiles in the basement. No big deal, but it leaves a white residue between the tiles. How to get rid of that?
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answersOur new construction homes foundation is off by over 2" Part of the house hangs over the foundation and part has foundation sticking out. It is a narrow home so ...
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