Prefab Concrete Walls
Hi frelinghuysen,Visit http://www.altavista.com/sites/search/web?q=%2Bprefab*+%2B%22concrete+forms%22&kl=XX&pg=q and start poking around. I don't have a...
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salvaging an antique bathroom
Hi maruska,Contact your local Preservation Society or Historical Society for info.My best to ya and hope this helps.Jay J -ModeratorPS: Visit a few Plumbing Suppl...
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Cost To Add A Basement
Hi 1Larry1Blair1,I don't think ANYONE can do that from here. Really, now, you I can't imagine how we could do that.Take some pictures to a Contractor (of your ga...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
Chair Rail
Hi joests,You have to remove it from the wall. MAYBE, you can get away with pulling it away from the wall a bit. You'll have to figure out how far so you don't ...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
Rope Molding
Hi pyoung,You might need to 'cope' one end of the rope.One end is cut at 90 degrees, and then instaled. The 2nd end is 'coped' around the installed 1st end. (Al...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
flooring
Hi defender27,You need to kinda take a look around w/a flashlight. You didn't mention if the floor of your crawl was poured concrete or dirt. You didn't mention...
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Bursted water fitting
HI mantis115,Sure, the pressure could be the problem. You need to find out the pressure rating of the piping AND the washers (if any). Or, you could have a bad ...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
Stamped and Colored Concrete
Hi broncowenz,There are a number of 'factors' that come into play.It depends on where you live, the 'demand' for such services, the terrain, stamp-style, color, a...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
Finishing Basement Workshop
Yes. You can use 'dummy' vents (adjustable register vents for walls) like you use in an upstairs room. One per wall is fine. Be sure there's a way to close the...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
which tree to chose?
Hi Chris,This may sound obvious but I suggest you talk to a local Nursery for suggestions. There are books in the library about trees/vegetation that's indigenou...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
Blower BANGS when furnace stops
My blower always has a 2nd cycle that lasts anywhere from 20 seconds to, say, 30 seconds. I'm not sure why but it's done it for 8 years.As far as the 'banging', ...
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Main Waste Pipe
I don't think your plan is a good one. The tar and wrap may get 'punctured' and you'll be back to square one.Check w/a Plumbing Supply House (found in the YELLOW...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
Septic Field
Hi COG,Read this recent Follow-up I wrote on the Old BBS. http://www.bobvila.com/wwwboard/messages/42774.html My best to ya and hope this helps.Jay J -ModeratorP...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
Finishing Basement Workshop
Personally, IF you can get the moisture/dampness reduced to almost nothing, then I wouldn't put any plastic up. The 'trick' is to let the moisture in and remove ...
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how to tell if asbestos siding
Hi tammy,Visit the Old BBS and search for asbestos on the page. Try a few 'hits'. I recently did some follow-ups about asbestos siding and siding over it (errrr...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
Victorian landscaping
Hi Bill,She could try the library, and DO talk to the Librarian. He/She may have references to look at. Also, there's the local Preservation Society and the loc...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
I know I'll get it for this, but
Hi haystacka,It's hard to tell why the job went so well. I can't say what type of 'material' the wallpaper is. I don't know exactly when they were 'invented' bu...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
Ant problem
Hi Nick,Can't see anything from here. At times, it's better to spend the $$$ for a Professional. And in your case, and Exterminator.My best to ya and hope this ...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by Jay J
Finishing Basement Workshop
Hi MT,Go ahead and stud-out the room as normal. Use pressure-treated wood for the baseplate. (All this assuming you can afford to 'shrink' your room 7" ...)As f...
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How does one get a lot survey?
Hi Wally,Look in the YELLOW PAGES under SURVEYORS - LAND for 'leads'. It's not that expensive, depending on where you live. I live in the Suburbs of Philly, PA ...
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