Stairways Questions
I'm building an internal stairs with treads that will be carpeted, and risers that I've already stained a dark cherry. Now it's time to add the box newel posts an...
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Hypersensitive Breakers
Awhile ago I posted an issue about a arc-fault breaker blowing the minute something is plugged into the circuit for a bedroom.Last night, I wired up the bathroom ...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by bcelect
Toilet Flange
Hello,What's proper for a toilet flange install: Screw it down to the BackerBoard and tile around it, or tile up to the hole, and then screw the flange down on to...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by sambathroom
Arc Fault Mystery
Yes, I have tried everything from a string of Christmas lights, to a vacuum, to a miter saw, light, etc... It doesn't appear that it's the appliance.One thing tha...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by Dave Anderson
Arc Fault Mystery
I recently added a second story addition to my home which has a sub panel and separate circuits to each room. Since bedrooms require ARC Fault breakers, I install...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by Dave Anderson
Typical Toilet Stall Width?
What is both the minimum stall width and typical stall width for a residential toilet that is between a wall and a vanity?I had planned for 32", but ended up gett...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by plumber Tom
Tub/Shower backer board questions
Hello,I'm doing my first tile job in a tub surround. I have a few basic questions:Is 1/2" Hardie Backer Board the way to go?I saw on a web site that said to hang ...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by carpetman
temerature/pressure question
I'm running my boiler fairly cool at 20psi, 140 degrees. If I go hot with the boiler (190-200 degrees), what effect does that have on pressure? I'm assuming that...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by Dave Anderson
Wall Code around Chimney?
What is the minimum distance that wall materials may come from a brick chimney. Currently, there is paneling glued to the masonry. I don't think that's code...Tha...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by Piffin
bathtub trouble
Sounds like there could be an issue with your vent(s). If a vent in your bathroom is plugged, every time you drain a significant amount of water from somewhere, i...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by Dave Anderson
Scale filter for Hot Water Tank??
The unit is about 7 years old. I took it apart and cleaned it all out. I have a water softener, but apparently I need to install a magnet or something to keep the...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by Dave Anderson
Scale filter for Hot Water Tank??
I'm having problems with bits of calcium breaking loose from the hot water tank. While I realize that I need to do something to prevent it from building in the fi...
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answersForced Air Vent Style/Location
So the choice is a "chill", versus "breezy" (from your first post)? I'm wondering now if I made the right choice...Seems like "breezy" might be better?Dave
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by Dave Anderson
Forced Air Vent Style/Location
Thanks for the excellent comments on the situation. As a result, I rushed home during lunch to instruct the contractor to install the vents in the floor, like I h...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by Dave Anderson
Forced Air Vent Style/Location
We just put a 12x18 room off of the living room with a 14' cathederal ceiling. I had planned to run two 8" round ducts from the furnace/ac in the basement, in the...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by Dave Anderson
type of wood floor
If it's toung/groove, then it's probably oak. If you can get a piece of it, most have the brand stamped on the back. There are usually two types of oak: red and w...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Dave Anderson
Rust Stains on Hard wood floors-How do I remove them?
I don't think there is a way to do it without sanding, except for maybe bleaching? My quess is that you'll have to sand it, then re-stain to match... Find an area...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Dave Anderson
Carpet was Glued to Wood Floor
What is it about the 70's?? Anyhow, we had the same deal, but in a kitchen, no less. We pulled up what we could and then a spent a few evenings with a wide putty...
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answersupdated almost 18 years ago by Dave Anderson
Tub next to glass wall shower delima
That's interesting. Could you e-mail a photo to me at DAnderson@netsync.net?ThanksDave
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answersupdated almost 18 years ago by Dave Anderson
Tub next to glass wall shower delima
I did some searching and found that what I'm looking for is a 'buttress' wall. Once I found that out, I found a ton of photos on the internet. Looks like there's ...
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answersupdated almost 18 years ago by Dave Anderson
