Installing Base Stair Molding
Does anyone have any videos or step by step pictures on how to install base molding on stairs? I'm having a hard time visualizing the step-by-step instructions I...
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Basement Windows
Does anyone know what the code is as far as window size in inches to allow a finished basement room to be classified as a Bedroom? I live in MA. I know there ha...
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answersupdated over 11 years ago by KingVolcano
other options
Hi Ron, thanks for responding. Is the Humidex system just a dehumidifier? The Building Inspector is telling me I need additional air circulated into the basement ...
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answersupdated over 11 years ago by Cricketb
Mechanical Ventilation options for basement
I live in Massachussets and I was told by my local building inspector that I need additional ventilation in the basement. The code is 8% of the square footage of ...
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answersupdated over 11 years ago by KingVolcano
Enclosing Oil Furnace In utility Closet - codes?
Are there codes and regulations as far as space/distance when I enclose my furnace in a utility closet? I'm finishing my basement and want to build a wall arou...
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answersCubby Closets with Angled Back wall
I live in a small cape and the ceilings on the second floor are low and angled. I have three "cubby" closets that are about 4' high that I would like to install a...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Cricketb
Need Replacement Window Parts
I have a vinyl replacement window that has a broken metal bracket or "pin" that hooks into the spring mechanism at the side of the window to keep the window open....
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Billhart
Need info about Pouring Cement under Bulkhead Stairs
I have a set of stairs into my basement that lead from an outside bulkhead. The floor under the stairs is dirt, and a source of water into my basement when the wa...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Cricketb
Dying Abrovitae trees - HELP!
I have planted 9 abrovitae trees in my backyard and have had to replace at least four of them so far because they have died. I recently replaced two of them and ...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by CrownRoyal
A couple Tricks
Hi Julie, I am a pet owner... and first thing you should do is say something to your neighbor. It is a bit irresponsible for them to let their dog do his/her bus...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by Cricketb
Aerated??
hi Cat, Are you sure you didn't have your lawn aerated? They have a machine that rolls over the lawn and plugs hundreds of holes in the soil to let the soil brea...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by Cricketb
Stain or Paint?
Hi Mike, depending on how you want to finish the deck you should take two things into account... Stain - if you plan on staining the deck, after you have sande...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by Cricketb
Check your HotWater heater
Hi Becky, If you have a separate hot water heater you might want to check how old it is. I've run across hot water heaters spiking right before they go kaput! Jus...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by Cricketb
Bathtub drain plunger is unlatched
A few months ago the bathtub plunger lever was stuck/rusted open. I got the lever moving and then the plunger became unhooked and the drain was permanently closed...
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answersLeaky Outdoor Faucet Heads
I have two outdoor faucets for watering my front and back lawn. Both faucets leak when they are turned on. Water sprays out of the handle after the water is turne...
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answersFence Gate Posts
I am installing at 3'x 3' Chain link fence gate in my backyard between the house and a Cement wall. Do I need to use sonnet tubes to set the End Posts in concrete...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by Cricketb
Seeding and Reseeding
I just recently removed an above ground pool in may and had to seed about a 1/4 acre. After the initial seeding, I seeded and reseeded twice. Initially just to ge...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by Cricketb
Perfect
Thanks for the help. The window came out great. My shed now looks less like a monstrosity and more like an actual friendly backyard shed... with natural light. T...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by Cricketb
Adding A Window to the Shed
I want to install a window in the shed in my back yard. We recently purchased the house and the shed is quite large (16'x10') but doesn't have a window. We remo...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by Cricketb
Installing window in Shed
I want to install a window in the shed in my back yard. We recently purchased the house and the shed is quite large (16x12) but doesn't have a window. We remove...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by Cricketb
