Insulating an "A" frame home
We have an "A" frame home that was constructed in 1967. The only roof/ceiling insulation is the 2 X 6 tongue and groove roof planking. A new roof was installed a...
We have an "A" frame home that was constructed in 1967. The only roof/ceiling insulation is the 2 X 6 tongue and groove roof planking. A new roof was installed a...
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answersIs there a exterior primer that is effective below 50 deg?
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answersVery interested to hear how to attach the drywall. Also, how to ventilate the roof, especially if there are non-opening skylights.
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answersDoes anyone know where I can find a remote-control for exterior lights? I detest the motion-sensors, and I'd like to be able to turn the lights on/off with a re...
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answersI have a broken garage door window. It is a metal door. I can't seem to be able to separate the vinyl(?) inner part of the window frame from the metal outer par...
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answersWe are working on a new house and I need lots of help. I have drywall and my contractor did a terible job. I need to know the purpose of mud. Is it to make the w...
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answersI refinished an oak hardwood floor, first washing it well with mineral spirits, sanding, then applied 3 coats of polyurethane, sanding between coats. After about...
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answersMy husband and I bought a house recently and the terrazzo tile floor in the living room has the residue of one of those "mesh," rubber, under-rug pads. The residu...
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answersWe had to replace a 26" by 26" of ceramic tile behind our tub area. We would like to use the tile that had been their originally. What is the easiest way to get ...
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answersI would like to know if anyone can tell me where I can get an efficient electric hot water heater. I've looked at the ones at Home Depot and Sears, but there must...
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answersHow do you reglue the strips of laminate on the sides of the counter top. The small inch and half ones that run down the side. I have two short pieces completly o...
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answersHi,I would like to "plaster" over an exterior brick wall with cement to get a uniform look but have been advised that the brick needs to breathe and that this wil...
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answersI'm thinking of switching over to a tankless water heater for our ranch home of approx 2400 sq ft (upstairs and basement). Does anyone have any opinions on the P...
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answersI love Bob Vila's shows but safety does not seem to be a priority.I have been in construction for over ten years and have seen many avoidable accidents including ...
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answersAfter 84 straight days of no rain, we are now receiving rain about every other day. Now we have been faced with a small problem - water coming into our utility r...
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answersI'm having a gas fireplace installed in the basement. It will sit on wood or concrete board right on the floor as I would like the hearth to be level with the car...
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answersHi all, I've got three quotes from roofing contractors for my roof. It's a pretty shallow pitched roof. Two of the three want to remove the old roofing, while t...
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answersDoes anyone have a good idea on how to fill in gaps between pine flooring. I've heard of using rope, wood filler, sawdust with sealant?
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answersRecently bought a house...the former owners must have had a lot of pictures!! There are holes in the walls all over the place! The main areas, foyer, living roo...
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answersI just bought a 90 year old house. After stripping the chipped paint off the window sills in the bathroom, I found semi rotted wood underneath. I would like to re...
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