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...
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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answersWhat 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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answersAppreciate 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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answersWe 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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answersYour 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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answersJust 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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answersWelcome 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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answersOne 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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answersThe 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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answersWell, 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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answersHas 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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answersA 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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answersIf 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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answersThere 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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answersIf there was a question here, I missed it. Could you repeat?
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answersThe 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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answersNo, 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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answersGo 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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answersThe 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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answersAs 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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