basebment summer moisture
My basement does not leak. Only during the summer months, moisture causes mildew & the dehumidifier to runs constantly. It also develops a very musty odor. ...
My basement does not leak. Only during the summer months, moisture causes mildew & the dehumidifier to runs constantly. It also develops a very musty odor. ...
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answersI have an old fireplace, and the chimney is an old rock chimney with "mud" holding it together. It's solid, but I must run a liner if I want to use an insert in ...
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answersI'm buying a home and want to pull up carpet in bedrooms. I just want to clean hardwood floors underneath, not sand and refininsh. What is good to use?[This messa...
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answersWe had the Well tested where we are planning to move. The water came with Bateria. Is there anything we could do or do we have to have a new well dug?
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answersI'm putting a little porch off the back of a friend's house. It's going to be free standing with four posts set on footers, etc.What I need to know is:What dimen...
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answersI am in the process of finishing my basement using metal studs. I have used metal before to frame up a bedroom and utility room which was covered with drywall. Th...
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answersI bought a border that is the self-sticking variety because it was the only pattern I really liked. Unfortunately, it is not sticking to the wall. The border I'...
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answersI'm replacing the subfloor in my bathroom with 1/2" plywood and 1/2" cement board. This will be thicker than the original subfloor the last owner put in. As a r...
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answersHi, I'm a 4th grade teacher in Ohio. My class has just finished studying about forests and your show that aired on channel 6 in Columbus Ohio on Oct. 24 dealt wit...
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answersWe recently bought a new townhome that has three bathrooms. In the tubs they installed single controlled faucets. One knob controls the temperature and pressure...
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answersI have yellow stains on my vinyl flooring due to bathroom mats. Ordinarily this wouldn't be a big problem. But, my husband and I are trying to redecorate this b...
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answersDo sonic repellers work? I've set some traps but this feels like a losing battle plus I would prefer that the critters not come into the house in the first place....
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answersAn old TV antenna has rusted and left a rust stain on a light gray asphalt roof. Any suggestions on how to remove the stain without replacing the roof?
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answersMy front door is sticking on the side opposite side of the door hinges. Standing back and looking at the door, it slants slightly from left to right. The left s...
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answersI am going to replace my aluminum siding with vinyl in the very near future. What should I look for as to quality/grade? I think Double-dutch looks good but I f...
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answersCould someone give me the basics on tongue and groove paneling installation? 1x6x8 pine board. Thanks[This message has been edited by Handyman (edited October 26,...
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answersI have a 1/2 HP Sears Craftsman Garage Door Opener. Lately, when I open the door first thing in the morning, the door opens completely, then the LEDs go out on t...
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answersI have a 1/2 HP Sears Craftsman Garage Door Opener. Lately, when I open the door first thing in the morning, the door opens completely, then the LEDs go out on th...
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answersDoes any one have any bad experiences with using mechaincal nailers (remingtom/hilti) to fasten framing to concrete floors? I have read about warnings regarding ...
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answersI own a late 1800's Eastlake/Stick Style Victorian. The base boards were replaced and are around 8" high but the shoe molding was left off. I want to add shoe m...
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