probably not bugs (repeat)
I answered this in another forum topic, same answer: We used to have tiny brown spots all over the inside of our barn, especially on light fixtures. For years I...
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Water softener pressure
What a coincidence. We woke up this morning to no water pressure. I had been fumbling with the water softener controls last night, so I knew right where to go. ...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
termites in Japan
Appreciate you checking back. I thought about your situation, and being in Japan, you may have a different problem than most of us deal with in the U.S. The For...
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artillery fungus
We used to have tiny brown spots all over the inside of our barn, especially on light fixtures. For years I assumed these were deposited by insects. Turns out i...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
snow guards
Your description sounds like snow guards. A snow guard is a device that is mounted to a sloped roof surface to prevent a potentially damaging single release of s...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
GFI trip
Just a guess, but your GFI might be working properly. You may have a hazardous current leak. I would avoid disconnecting the GFI until that possibility could be...
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termites
Welcome to BV. We don't get many calls here to resolve problems in a ****ty house in Japan. You can at least be thankful that it is not your house being attacke...
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ant control
One of the newest products available is Maxforce Ant Gel. This was only available to professional pest control until recently, but can be purchased online at htt...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
painting asbestos cement
The paint method is the same as for current cement based siding (i.e. Hardie). A good quality exterior 100% acrylic is best. The material holds paint very well ...
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CA paint
Well, its a new one on me. The company is located in the East and isn't even sold in California. I'm sure it is excellent quality, but not enough better than th...
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paint cedar shakes
Has the siding been painted before? If unpainted you need a stain sealing primer followed by top quality acrylic exterior paint. Top brands are Benjamin Moore, ...
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gaps in drywall
A 1/2 inch gap is pretty easy to deal with if you use setting type compound. This is a dry mix that has a setting time labeled on the package of 20, 40, 60 or 90...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
departing from design
If you are working from an engineered design, omitting half the support columns is not acceptable. The columns support jack rafters or beams which hold the remai...
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floating floor
There are lots of varieties of floating floor installation including laminates, natural wood and engineered wood. Each product has specific manufacturer installa...
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and the question is....
If there was a question here, I missed it. Could you repeat?
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sliding door frame
The rough framing for a slider will completely replace the framing for the window. The approach taken will be different for a structural support wall, or non-sup...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
shingles on low slope
No, you cannot apply shingles in this application. You have only a 1.1 inch per foot slope. That is less than half the minimum required slope. Shingles will le...
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interior paint
Go with your painter's suggestion. Keep in mind that BM sells various grades. You might want to request upgraded quality. Your painter likely receives discount...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by tomh
install office counter
The easiest way is to purchase base cabinets that will give you storage and shelves and install the counter on the base cabinets. Leave a space for sitting, the ...
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Pressure treated lumber hazards
As of December 31, 2003 CCA (chromated copper arsenate) wood treated products have been banned for most applications. You would have trouble finding it anymore. ...
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