Trim vs. Wall Color
Easy fellas!!!If you want to rant and rage in my house - Fine. But be civil about it. It's too easy to be a tough guy from a distance, AND with words, where one...
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how to fill gap between concrete patio and house
You could use Expansion Joint filler. BUT, you want to prevent any additional movement. As I can see from here, the slab is still moving. THat means that whate...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
Chalking removal
Visit your local Home Center. Ask someone in the Building Materials section. Be sure you know the surface-material that got chalked. (You didn't mention it ......
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
product name
Hi bigmac2,Why??!Jay J -ModeratorPS: God Bless America!
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
Idea for widening blacktop driveway????
Pavers are what you want to look into. Sure, they can be used to widen the driveway. IN fact, if you 'line' both sides of the driveway, sufficiently ..., then y...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
Crack in foundation
1) Have your Home Inspector pay you a visit. 2) Get whatever he says in writing. (Ask him if he'll guarantee his statements!)You probably have a New Home Warran...
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updated over 16 years ago by Jay J
Sump Pump
Hi Kevin,You didn't say if the pump was 'removable'. The best advice I could give you is to ctc the mfgr. for info, or to read the Instructions. If it's new, th...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
Leaking connections
I may only cover a few things here but consider spending some of the $$$ you saved on calling a Plumber on a good book. What you're doing is basic 'stuff' and is...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
48 Hour Right Of First Refusal.
Hi earlcory,How much are you spending on this home assuming you're buying it??? No, wait - Don't answer that.Figure that amount of $$$, x's 3 over 30 years, and ...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
French Drain
Hi bill55,First, make sure you're talking apples and apples w/your Plumber. See Construct A French Drain for a description of a French Drain.Maybe he's talking a...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
Painting clean lines. The tape ain't working!
It's quite possible you used Masking Tape instead of Painter's Tape. Painter's Tape, I know, is labeled on the INSIDE of ths tape spool. Painter's Tape is desig...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
Quarry dust between pavers?
Hi andy5268,Let's put it this way - If the Directions called for, among other things, the use of Quarry Dust, then go ahead and use Quarry Dust. If the direction...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
remove expanding form
Hi handyguy,Contact the MFGR. of the foam. If the hardwood floor is finished, you'll need to find out if the finish is polyurethane, water-based, or wax. If you...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
FOUNDATION CRACK/CLAY SOIL
Hi CLT,Again, look for an Architect in the YELLOW PAGES. They should be able to give you a lead.Jay J -ModeratorPS: God Bless America!
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
fireblocking in attic
Hi handydan,Sorry, but you're 'situation' isn't grandfathered since you're a NEW owner to the home.What you're experiencing is not new. Usually, a home needs to ...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
Attic Height
sebrun kinda 'echos' my summation - Get an Architect.RE: 6'8" - That may be the FINISHED height; not the rough height. Remember, you'll need to consider the thic...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
two foundations
I think a Cold Joint is one that means the 2 'units' are not attached. By not attaching the 2 units, the 2 units are allowed to 'move' at will. This could be a ...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
Sheer Cracked foundation
It's great to read that an Engineer was hired to look at the situation. That would have been my 1st suggestion.Did you ask the Engineer what it means after 7 yea...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
Attic Height
Hi briand92,You have a LOT of homework to do. If you're planning on finishing this attic yourself, it would be well-advised to hire an Architect. For just a few...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Jay J
insulation in basement
Hi epipp,Well, Idonno if what the Builder is suggesting is 'normal'. Did you get an explanation as to why??? If so, how do YOUR thoughts figure into that?Jay J ...
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