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May 15 |
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What should I do with an old, unused septic tank in my yard? Would there be asbestos in a septic tank!? |
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May 14 |
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Should I triple up 2x6, or 2x8 to help level a floor? Note that if you are installing a beam, you'll likely need a footer under the beam posts--unless you can span the beam to be carried by the foundation walls (which will take some retrofitting of the walls). |
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May 13 |
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How can I block off scorching sunlight from coming through my windows? You're asking about the window, but also claim that heat just comes through the walls. Sounds like you live in a poorly insulated structure. Short of the tree idea, I'd say your next best bet is some external shade device...a trellis, or awnings, or increased roof overhang. |
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May 13 |
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Is it OK to vent a first floor bathroom with a fan and a duct running through the basement? Can you not shoot straight out the exterior wall? Might save a lot of effort/money in duct work. |
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May 13 |
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Should you chemically treat wood that is outside and under a roof? most houses are built with non-treated wood for a majority of it. You only need treated wood when it's potentially in contact with moisture. |
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May 12 |
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Is an LED light strip safe to use under a bed? @HenryJackson thank you for the clarification! |
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May 10 |
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Can you ID this shower system/panel product? @DMoore I completely agree with you. I love the concept of the panel and all-in-one systems. It just makes sense to have a more continuos waterproof material. Alas, the range of aesthetic options still seems woefully lacking. |
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May 10 |
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Can you ID this shower system/panel product? @hbmcc I'd say this is much cheaper to install than to hire a skilled tiler. And given the angles the walls meet at, I'm pretty sure this builder took the cheap route a much as possible. ;) |
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May 10 |
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What is an alternative to a vacuum cleaner for cleaning carpets? That will sweep, but not 'suck' deeper dirt, so aren't really designed for serious cleaning. |
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May 8 |
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What should I expect when removing a chimney? We can't possibly give you a cost, as that'd be incredibly variable. The approach is typically tossing the bricks down, though. |
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May 7 |
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Insulating attic ceiling and looking for synthetic t&g ceiling boards @DMoore this post is now a bit dated. We left the house in MN and headed to the coast for cooler summers. :) At the time, though, we had window units. The one upstairs had to run constantly to keep the upstairs comfortable. Had we stayed, we were hoping to beef up the insulation a bit in hopes of reducing the need for constant AC. |
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May 6 |
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How do I deal with a joist in the way of where I need to run a pipe? A 2" notch on that size joist seems questionable...but I'll defer to the experts. |
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May 5 |
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What's the minimum distance for a mantle above a fireplace? Also, if this is an open wood fireplace, note that it'll likely produce a bit of soot now and then that you likely don't want on a TV screen. Finally, are you SURE you want the TV there? They look great in photos, but actually are one of the worst place to put a TV for actual TV watching. |
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May 5 |
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What's the minimum distance for a mantle above a fireplace? Depends on local code. Where I'm at, for a wood burning fireplace, there has to be a minimum of 16" clearance around the glass without any combustible material. |
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May 5 |
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Why does a wall in my finished basement only have a steel plate and no studs? It's common practice to use steel studs in basement finishing projects these days. They come in different gauges. The thicker, the sturdier, the safer I'd feel hanging an expensive TV on it. |
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May 2 |
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How can I calculate the yield strength of steel tube? I'm not a rocket surgeon, but...I believe the yield strength of a HORIZONTAL tube would be in the planes perpendicular to the ground. So as long as the long side of the rectangle is perpendicular to the ground, it will be stronger than a square one with shorter sides. (it's basically acting as a joist at this point, and the thicker the joist, the stiffer it will be). For a vertical support, I believe the maximum strength comes from the narrowest dimension (that being the weakest 'link') |
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May 2 |
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What to look for in a new furnace Furnaces aren't necessarily complex machines. These days, I'd go with a high efficiency rating and most anything you buy today will be infinitely better than the 20 year old one you have now. |
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May 2 |
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How do I fill a recurring sinkhole in the rainforest of Hawai'i? Dow GREAT STUFF™ Sink Hole Filler is pretty good. The catch is that it comes via railroad tanker cars and it's a real chore shaking it before every use. |
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May 2 |
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How can I get a straight line at the ceiling when painting a textured wall? +1 It's a revelation the first time you decide to not go with masking and paint freehand. It's surprisingly easy to paint a crisp corner with a decent brush. I now no longer waste all that time masking. |
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May 2 |
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How do I fill a recurring sinkhole in the rainforest of Hawai'i? Fixing the earth's crust doesn't seem like a DIY project. |
