Bath Fan Ducting
Try a remote fan made by Fantech or another supplier. I used one to ventilate two baths. The fan is in the attic, and there is almost no fan noise in the bathro...
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Douglas fir as a floor
The look of the Douglas fir will depend on its age and how it was sawn. You can manage the color with stains and finishes.My next door neighbor renovated his 193...
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Wood Floors VS. Tile Floor
Below are some links to underfloor electric heating systems. There are also underfloor heating systems that use hot water running through pipes, which is more en...
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dining tables
I assume that you want to be able to unscrew a portion (about 4") of the table legs so that you can get the table through a doorway.There are many solutions to yo...
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whirlpool bath installation-elevate plumbing
Certainly you can elevate the tub.First, I would try to move the drain line in the floor so that it mates with the drain from the whirlpool and you won't have to ...
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attic humidifier needed
One more comment:I forgot to address the issue of freezing in the attic. You can probably insulate the supply line enough and run it near a heated duct to help p...
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attic humidifier needed
Hi Steve,Is there some reason that you can't use a humidifier such as an Aprilaire in your attic? Get the model 760a (now 700) with the forced air operation that...
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roof repair
Also, you should address the cause of the ice dams, which is a roof that becomes warm enough to melt the snow which then re-freezes as ice on your roof during the...
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answersupdated over 19 years ago by BillyG
Saltillo Pavers ruined by acid?
It's possible that your tile has "efflorescence" caused by the acid reacting with the grout or underlayment and it may be removed with: http://www.aldonchem.com/p...
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answersupdated over 19 years ago by BillyG
Non-Slip Sealer for Slate
I have an outdoor slate walkway that I want to seal, but I don't want to make it too slippery when it is wet.What should I use that will perform well outdoors and...
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Bathroom Fan/Light Combo
Fantech makes a good solution, but it may be more than you want or need: http://www.fantech-us.com/vlc.htm I ordered the parts online from here: http://www.hvacqu...
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answersupdated over 19 years ago by BillyG
Please help.Toilet flush twice everytime I flush.
Could it be that the chain from the flush lever to the flapper is somehow getting tangled on the float arm? As the toilet fills after the first flush, the rising ...
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Americast Bathtub Material
Thanks for the quick reply -- if it's good for pots and pans then it will be great for a tub! I noticed that you're not supposed to use abrasive powder to clean ...
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Americast Bathtub Material
Has anyone used tubs made of Americast material and manufactured by American Standard? They are porcelain on a metal and composite base.How do they hold up? The...
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