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| bio | website | axiomhomeservices.com |
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| location | Windham, ME | |
| age | 60 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years, 9 months |
| seen | 20 hours ago | |
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General Building Contractor, Certified Home Inspector and Licensed EPA Renovator. I am winding down my years of pounding nails, building custom homes and additions, renovating kitchens and bathrooms, and converting cellars and attics into beautiful living spaces. I am doing more and more home inspections as my bones age and my back gives out. Now I find it easier to look objectively at home structures than to build them. My goal here on Stack Exchange is to help DIY'ers do it the right way and share my years of building experience with them. I may not always give the most popular answer, but I will always give my best informed advise.
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May 16 |
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How do I maximize the value of my home for an upcoming appraisal? A lot of conversation by us regulars on a deleted question. I think we like it!!!! |
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May 16 |
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How do I maximize the value of my home for an upcoming appraisal? I'm not really sure if this question is really that much off topic.... I like it! lol |
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May 16 |
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How do I maximize the value of my home for an upcoming appraisal? Appraisals are not greatly influenced by minor cosmetics. They are mostly looking at square footage, age, and general overall condition as compared to other similar houses in the area (comparables). The only items that would make differences measured in thousands of dollars would be items like a brand new roof, very upscale new kitchens and master bathrooms, perhaps some upscale floors or landscaping. The few items you mentioned would not raise your appraisal much if any. be sure the house is clean, and there are no glaring structural defects. |
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May 15 |
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How do I remove black rings on a wood kitchen top formed by a tin can? Oxalic acid is the active ingredient in Barkeeper's Friend cleaning powder. I use this stuff all the time for lots of applications from minor stain removal to polishing glass. |
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May 15 |
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How can I touch up a marred furniture paint job? Dupont auto paste polishing compound, or 3M 1200 or finer auto paper. You should find either at an auto supply store. the paste is common even at WalMart. |
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May 15 |
answered | How can I touch up a marred furniture paint job? |
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May 15 |
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How should I repair drywall seams that have developed cracks? @dmoore: diagonal cracks are a sign of settling and stress. |
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May 15 |
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Should I triple up 2x6, or 2x8 to help level a floor? Is this an unfinished area where you will not be using as living space? |
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May 15 |
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Should I triple up 2x6, or 2x8 to help level a floor? If I understand right, you want to build a layered beam and install it perpendicular to the existing floor joists, and support it with posts ?? That is completely different than sistering the joists. |
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May 15 |
answered | How to rescue exterior door paint job? |
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May 15 |
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How can I connect coaxial cables to my wall? nice pics. looks good to me. +1 |
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May 15 |
answered | How can I estimate square footage of fencing for stain? |
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May 15 |
answered | How can I use cordless drill batteries in projects? |
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May 15 |
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How can I reduce the bounciness of a floor? My advise is to move. It is obvious the floor joists are not substantial enough to support the load, thus are flexing under normal use. There is no DIY remedy that I would recommend for a rental unit. |
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May 13 |
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How do I take apart a wooden pallet without cracking the wood? pallets are built from junk hardwood with tons of flaws. why are you even bothering? Cut the boards at the ends before the nails and salvage the rest. |
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May 13 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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May 13 |
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Can't get into a wall without gouging it out Is it possible you have a plastered wall over masonry block wall? |
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May 13 |
answered | Do you have to have (or does it help) to have a garbage disposal with a dish washer? |
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May 13 |
answered | What causes seasonal doors and how do you prevent it? |
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May 11 |
answered | What should I do about wet insulation in my attic and walls? |
