sad but true Homebild
See this link from earlier in the month: http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Plumbing/4261/4261/flat-page1.html Also, a copy of his obituary in Philadelphia: http:...
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Addition plans
I doubt that you will find prepared plans that are useful for your project. Adding living space above the garage requires specific structural considerations that...
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updated over 15 years ago by tomh
My Maytag Dishwasher warranty
My warranty states that for 20 years "from the date of original purchase through the 20th year, should hte tub develop a wter leak in normal home use, the diswash...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
Framing a window in shed
You will need to cut out existing framing to create a new rough opening for the window. The frame opening will include a header between 2-king studs, supported o...
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choice of saws
You actually need 2-saws. A miter saw for accurate cross cuts and miters on lumber up to 6-inches wide (with a 10 inch blade), or wider if you really spend more ...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
nerd stud double talk
I thought I had been around the block a few times, but I have never heard of this term. I have heard of jack (trimmer) studs and king studs, and even built cripp...
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missing stud in wall
This happens all the time for various reasons. Lumber often warps, even after it is placed in the wall. To ensure the stud is replaced before electrical, plumbi...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
Plumber Tom has passed away
I'm sure all of you who knew Tom Rowland (plumber tom) will share in our deepest sympathies to his family and friends, as well as our loss of a respected expert o...
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answersBasement under slab
You may have ambitions that cannot be economically fulfulled. This project requires lifting the house (see house and building movers). The slab would need to be...
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form boards
The form boards are used after excavation is completed, to form the foundation. Cement is poured inside the forms for the footer and stemwall. Cement may be pou...
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concerns for plumber tom
My hope is he is just busy. I sent an email to his personal email to see if we can find out. He has not posted since 8/2. Thanks for the heads-up.
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rocking toilet
Aside from a good ride, the rocking toilet has few benefits and should be fixed. The easiest way to do this is with the small plastic wedges(available everywhere...
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Staining cedar
Your instincts on this are right on track. If you wait a year, the wood will turn gray, and may even show deterioration from the weather. Cedar should be staine...
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remove carpet
No manufacturer will warrant installation over carpet. The padding used as underlayment for laminate is much denser and more resiliant than carpet padding, so th...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
spun-bonded polyester prices
Currently, the price for spunbond polyester non-DuPont Tyvek (Top Choice brand) housewrap is $105 for a roll 9' x 150 feet (1350 feet). That should be enough for...
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liquid cermaic in new construction
Why? When you are building new would you use a coating product designed to minimize maintenance on older EXISTING painted siding. Get a low maintenance product ...
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fiberglass insulation
Fiberglass has not been shown to be a carcinogen and is unclassified for this health hazard, but is a dermal and respiratory irritant when disturbed (such as duri...
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pine hardwood?
Pine is a softwood. In very old homes it may have been used as a finish floor, but more often it is a subfloor. Does it show signs of ever having been finished?...
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boiler heating in warm climates
Harold, your answers are a real education for me. One thing I still don't understand is the use of a radiant system in an AC application. In our part of the cou...
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Negotiate and compromise
First of all, you already have an agreement. No point in tossing it out over this level of dispute. The guy was real stand-up about replacing the AC, and it cos...
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