Tankless Water Heater Venting
Can you vent a tankless water heater through the side of the house? Do they come with vent kits?
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Attic Renovation
I live in a cape built in 1948. The previous owner had the electrical run into the attic so the junction boxes are there already. A wooden floor is also already...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Scotty
lifespan of wood shingle roof
I'm a first-time home buyer interested in purchasing a house built in 1956. It has the original wood shingle roof (not cedar). The realtor tells me that this type...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Rosemary
Glue Removal
In my 80-years-old house, there is beautiful hardwood flooring under the vinyl in the kitchen. The vinyl came up easily, but there glue is all over the flooring....
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by rprevost
Exterior electrical outlet needed for block heater
Does anyone have any good easy solution how to provide an external outlet or how to get power to a car block heater?We live in a second floor rented apartment. An...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by ontrin
upgrading old windows
Sometime ago, Bob was showing on a show how old wood sash windows can be upgraded with rubber weather stripping and then placed back into there same frames. Does...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by ralphdraws
solar hot water
solar hot water system came with building no instructions and dealer out of busisness need help please.
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Paul Caton
Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
I have a split-level 25 year old home, am considering installing this system and am trying to get information, not advertising, about central systems. Are they r...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by BobF
ELECTRACL OUTLET FAILURE
My bathroom outlets have gone out.There connected to the outside plug which has a (tester plug?).I can usually press the reset button and it'll go one,not this ti...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by BobF
mitering cove moulding
Need advice on mitering inside corners of cove moulding I know it is different than base.
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answersupdated over 7 years ago by David, Moderator
New Plumbing / Fan Roof Vents
I am looking for installation information on the installation of plumbing / fan vents. Specifically, I am interested in the how to's of cutting the hole through ...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by cobraman
New Plumbing / Fan Roof Vents
I am looking for installation information on the installation of plumbing / fan vents. Specifically, I am interested in the how to's of cutting the hole through ...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by cobraman
Cedar Siding
Should Cedar lap siding which will be stained always be back primed or sealed?
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by scooter
Trees
I need to move a (small) 8 ft. red maple tree to a new location in yard. What is best way to do that without damaging young tree? Do I do it now (fall) or in th...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
Upgrade wiring in old home
I need to upgrade the wiring in my home. It's braded resin stuff now. The wiring is insufficient to run all our appliances, and is a fire hazard. The walls are...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by DR HOME
Compressors
What's the best compressor for general woodworking tools. I bought a Sears compressor but am afraid it may be too small (2HP, 12 GAL). I want to run nailers and...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by Nighthawk
White washing wood paneling
I would like to get a white washed look on old dark wood paneling. Is there a way to get this look rather than just a flat painted look.
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by HollyC
Tub surround for Bathroom
Hello,I'm putting in a tub surround in which panels are glued to the wall. I wonder if I can just clean out the existing grouting and tile and glue the panels on...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by BobF
spinning vents on top of the house
just wanted to know what the advantages are for covering up those spinning vents on top of the house. I've seen a few neighbors do it but too many. Thanks.
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by BobF
Large gate for concrete wall
I have a concrete block wall in which I would like to install some kind of large gate for access into my back yard. I had in mind that it would be about a 70" en...
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answersupdated over 22 years ago by BobF
