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Surfacing Over Brick

We may be purchasing a new home in the spring that has a brick exterior. It is quite an unattractive brick, and at some point, we may wish to do s...

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over 18 years by Amy2

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Bvmisc

Baseboard Heaters

I need to know how safe baseboard heaters are. I am concerned with curtains being over them. My wife thinks this is a fire hazard. PLEASE ADVISE...

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over 18 years by JWilsey

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Bvbasement

attic

How can I finish my attic and make it a bedroom for my husbands workroom?

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over 18 years by BobF

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Bvmisc

direct vent fireplace

We have a Napoleon direct vent gas corner fireplace in our new home. Started burning it in August to cure it--per contractors instructions. One p...

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over 18 years by Tom Pierre

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Bvwindows

Pocket Door Track

I own an 1880's victorian which has two large pocket doors in the dining room. the doors are approximately 8' high and weigh over 100 lbs each. T...

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over 18 years by Bill Shipp

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Bvflooring

Pulling up carpet

Recently my husband and I bought a home that has wall to wall pink carpeting on the first floor and stairs leading to the second floor. We are loo...

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over 18 years by Wick

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Bvmisc

Just a thought for the Ultimate Board

I had a thought that I decided might be worth throwing around for everyone to comment on (i.e., like the 64 million dollar question awhile back). ...

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over 18 years by TomR

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Bvplumbing

Adding a bathroom and don't know where to start

I have to turn a room into a bathroom for my grandmoter in an old brownstone at least 100 years old. The room is not directly under or over anothe...

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over 18 years by Wick

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Bvmisc

air ducts

My air ducts pop when the heat and air comes on, but only under my bed. Is there any way to fix this problem? HELP!

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over 18 years by tee

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Bvmisc

Squeaky floors

Saw Bob use an injectable product on one of the Virginia Gov Mansion shows. What is the name of it? Any other tips about using it? Our son says ...

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over 18 years by Joe Moncada

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Bvplumbing

Tub drain won't close tight.

The water leaks slowly out of the tub while I'm giving my kids a bath. I can lose 1 1/2 to 2 inches in 5-10 minutes

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over 18 years by cellym

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Bvplumbing

Pillbox Toilet

I am restoring a bathroom that contains a "pillbox toilet." While I'm in the process I would like to replace any parts that are prone to wear. An...

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over 18 years by jh

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Bvplumbing

Toliet problems

The toliet on the second floor doesn't seem to flush right. When I flush, the first few seconds seem normal (from what I know), I then here the cl...

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over 18 years by Tom D

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Bvlawn

French Drain

Water stands at the back of my house when it rains for long. I was told that I needed to build a ditch or a French Drain. How can I get more info...

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over 18 years by CSugar

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Bvflooring

Mildew between bathroom subfloor and plywood

I had a leak from my toilet supply several months ago and have just recently found that water had soaked the k3 subfloor.When I removed the subfloo...

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over 18 years by Phil Robinson

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Bvplumbing

Using Flexible Plastic Tubing for Oil Heater line

We’re having a pool built. I am considering an oil heater for it rather than the propane one offered by the pool company, since my home is also h...

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over 18 years by Wick

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Bvhvac

gas fireplace insert

The house we are buying had a gas insert but the seller has removed it because it wasn't vented. What are my options? The fireplace is decorative...

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over 18 years by Mrs. Fixit

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Bvelectrical

Fishing Wire to a switch/outlet

I've installed several lights and relocated switches and outlets. When ever I route wire down to an existing switch or outlet, I usually have to cu...

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over 18 years by DBCollierI

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Bvtools

Installing Tounge and Groove

We just recently bought a new home with panel in the basement. We want to remove the panel, put up drywall and then install the tounge and groove ...

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over 18 years by BobF

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Bvelectrical

Amps Needed

We have built a large sale electric Christmas train which travels across 10 neighboring propertie on a 9 foot high track. We have had a difficult ...

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over 18 years by BobF

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