Programmable thermostat the problem?
We have two HVAC systems: one is a forced-air Carrier LP furnace and the other is an outside combo gas/AC unit by Janitrol (Goodman). It was installed in 1995. ...
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Grout between quarry tile and hardwood?
Recently I installed 3/4" hardwood floors in our living room, leaving the requisite space for expansion around the perimeter of the room, including near the quarr...
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answersupdated over 10 years ago by jonny5buck
Tankless heater as auxiliary for large tub?
Sylvan, What is your opinion of tankless water heaters for use in my situation? Thank you for taking the time to write.
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
Gas heater advantages?
Other than faster receovery time, what is the advantage to having a gas water heater in my situation? Are they not more dangerous? I recall having one in a hou...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
More hot water for large bathtub?
I have a large, oval tub in the master bath for which our electric 40 gallon water heater does not supply adequate hot water. The tub is 60" long by 34" wide ...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
Tile over concrete
Thanks for the reply! The concrete had been painted at one point by previous owners, so it has the remains of paint helter-skelter. What should I do about ...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
Tile over concrete
Enclosing our front porch, which is a concrete slab, our plans are to install quarry tile. My question is do we need to install a moisture barrier of some sor...
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answersupdated about 14 years ago by Tileguybob
Motel-type HVAC unit for sunroom
I am enclosing our 8' X 28' porch. The windows will be double-paned, the floor a quarry tile. The ceiling will be insulated and two ceiling fans installed. I ...
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answersNot enough hot water for large tub
My wife loves to take hot baths with the large tub filled as full as possible. We have a 40 gallon hot water heater. She says it is not adequate to fill this larg...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by RayVinZant
Repairing hole in roofing felt/shingle
A leak has develope over our front porch, shich has a roof of low pitch. An old house, the roof decking is tongue and groove--I forget the thickness--and a board ...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Piffin
Dead Mice in Walls
We used to have that problem every couple of years when using poisons, including the kind that claim the rodent will leave the premises to die.Poisons, while much...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
janitrol induction fan
By "within the windings," do you mean inside the motor itself?What is the solution to the problem if connections TO the motor are good? A new motor?
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
Roof Venting
How do i remove the vinyl covering the soffits? Do I just bend it downward and snap it out of hte J-channels? (or whatever those L-shaped holders are called)Alos,...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
Roof Venting
There are NO soffit vents in this old house. The overhange is 12" or so and are covered with vinyl and there is solid wood underneath. I suppose I would determine...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
Roof Venting
Is it possible to retrofit the soffits with vents? Is there a formula for how many per square foot of roof?
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
Roof algae/lichens
That sounds intersting. Where would I find such a strip of zinc?
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
Roof Venting
We have problems with ice dams on occasion on our roof. I am tracking down the source of the warm air leaks into the attic, but with a folding stair providing acc...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by rmurray223
Roof algae/lichens
What about a bleach solution? Would that work on these gowths that resemble the lichen/algae that grows on tree bark and rocks?
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
Painting Gutters
I clean off rust with one of those rotary brush attachments that go in your drill.Then prime with Rustoleum metal primer and paint with latex or oil base paint.I ...
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answersupdated over 17 years ago by Tom Hanrahan
Roof patch:the best?
I have a small leak in the roof over my porch. It seems as if a shingle has cracked and I have determined that is causing the leak. Is there a permanent type of ...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by OddBall
