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Can I wash and continue to use dishes that were in a sink with a brush used for varnishing?
A brush used with varnish has been put into a sink, full of water with dishes.
The dishes have not come into contact directly with the varnish, but with the varnish diluted in water. Is throwing all ...
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Is it normal for the steam-out of a electric thermo pot to melt down over time? [closed]
A few days ago, I discovered that some bars of the steam-out of my electric thermo pot (which has been used for about 2 years in my house) have been melted down.
(Note: This is not the photo of my ...
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Should a tenant be relocated while asbestos is removed from the ceiling?
I would really appreciate your advice, or if you are unable to give it can you please who can give me impartial advice. I own a property which a few weeks ago had a leak. The plumber cut one hole in ...
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Should gloves be worn when working with concrete to prevent it from coming in contact with skin?
I was told recently that concrete is slightly corrosive.
Should gloves be worn when using concrete or is it fine to handle concrete as long as its not done on a regular basis?
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How can I determine what is in my water?
My question is, how can I determine exactly what these "floaties" are that I see in my drinking water? I know that I sound crazy and more than a little obsessive-compulsive....my wife tells me this ...
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When to replace respirator filters?
I've got a respirator like this one:
I assume with the particulate filters (for dust) you just change them when they get hard to breathe through, but what about the organic vapor or chemical ...
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Do Old Houses Have a Pre-determined Lifespan?
Taking into consideration the building supplies that were available in that time period for that particular geographic area (say, a major metropolitan city in the mid-western United States), do homes ...
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What are effective ways to frame a return air duct?
Consider an in-floor return air duct that is 32" x 22".
A standard air filter that closest fits the register is 30" x 20".
What materials should I use to frame the duct so it will snugly hold the ...
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What is the difference between mold in air duct and mold that grows in crawl space?
Specifically, are they both dangerous to human health?
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Why is my brand new PEX clear tubing turning green near the hot water heater?
I just moved into my house with brand new PEX (uponor) plumbing. I used clear for the hot and cold instead of red and blue, because I bought everything myself and I thought it would prevent wasting ...
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Would running a band saw or cnc machine in my basement be safe?
I'd like to get a band saw and drill press but I don't have room in my garage so I'd like to put it in my basement. The problem is I don't have any ventilation to remove sawdust so would having it in ...
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Does covering a mattress with sheets prevent dust mites and their allergens?
Does covering a mattress with sheets prevent dust mites and their allergens?
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How to detect mildew or fungus?
We live in an apartment, and since a couple of months, my girlfriend suffer from all sort of lung/breath/throat problems. ( Multiple visits to the Doctors give the same result: she has nothing, might ...
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Home lead testing kits
Are home lead testing kits accurate or should I hire a pro? What should I being looking for when purchasing home lead testing kits?
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What substances should you avoid contact with your bare hands?
I started thinking about this yesterday because I currently have a weird feeling second skin from the polyurethane adhesive I used to attach my kitchen backsplash on Sunday. I foolishly assumed since ...
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How do I keep my pool water clean without nasty chemicals?
Is there a chemical-free way to keep pool water safe and healthy, that is without chlorine or bromine?
How about using UV radiation to sterilize the water?
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Must I remove asbestos from my heating vents?
I've got an old house with some asbestos tape on the heating vents, and some old floor tiles which are asbestos suspects as well; duct cleaning firms won't do cleaning on the vents with the tape ...
