concrete around post
I used 4x4 treated posts in concrete for my decking but put a heavey coat of roofing tar on the portion of the posts that contacted the concrete. Let it dry for a...
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asbestos
Sounds like it's too late now so assume it is asbestos and clean it up - soap and water, wipe down EVERYTHING!!!!!
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by tsimko
asbestos
Call OSHA (under US Govt in phone book) and they'll come check it out for you.
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by tsimko
window and stove
call you local buiding inspector and ask, it's free!
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by tsimko
Sue
Calll a lawyer, it will be worth the money. And yes, you can sue!
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by tsimko
suds
you should be able to tell if the drain working by amount of water left in the tub when it stops spinning. If it's as dry as old days, it's draining right. sugges...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by tsimko
loose tiles
the installer used the cement borard or whatever the material is you're supposed to use. Under that is plywood. I belive he must have let the bonding material dr...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by tsimko
loose grout and tiles
i recently had a new ceramic tile floor put in my kitchen but the installer used the widest set patterns and now the grout is loostening and a few of the tiles fe...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by tsimko
Lighting Fixture
If you have 2 lights controlled by one switch (in series), the usual Black - hot and white - neutral is not the case. In this case the power is coming from a hot...
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by tsimko
Only half of electrical power
I suspect you have some bad wires in your main power panel. The screw terminals come loose over time and can cause breaks. To check this is DANGEROUS if you don't...
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sheathed electrical cable spacing
They can lay next to each other - no spacing required
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by tsimko
Can I convert a 220 outlet to 110?
I would trace the wires back to the box and change one of the conductors to a 110 breaker and just unhook and tape up the unused conductor.
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by tsimko
temp to poar concrete sidewalk section
I have never done it but have heard you can use some type of antifreeze mix instead of water that works well, check with your local hardware store.
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by tsimko
play station
It does not go to cable box. HDTV is same as normal TV, just hook up same as old TV
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by tsimko
ceiling fan problems
Use a voltmeter and see what wires are controlled by what switch. Then just hook up what you need. If you don't understand this response you need an electrician.
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by tsimko
ceiling fan questions
yes. I would keep the outlet and just jump off the outlett and fish the wire up the wall into the attic, then put where you need it.
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Safety/Fire hazard?
It is not normal for any "flashing" or "sparking" of any kind, get it checked out by a pro. As for the sellers liability - depends on the conditions of the sale,...
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by tsimko
ceiling texture
no, it was phased out in the 1974 time frame
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answersupdated about 14 years ago by tsimko
Sears Home Improvement Nightmare
Agree - I just had to call for warrenty work and they put me on hold for 20 minutes and brainwashed me with verbal advertisment the whole time. I'm done with Sea...
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answersupdated about 14 years ago by tsimko
frog in upstairs toilet
All houses have a sewer drainage access for cleaning, perhaps there is an opening and it got it there - OR - you have one hell of a cleaver frog on your hands!!
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