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Concrete Driveway Repair

Mon, 11/20/2006 - 19:26 - Money Pit Team

I have a home with concrete driveway and walk - is concrete sealer recommended to seal the concrete from oil and water?  If so, which type of sealer is best for longevity and effectiveness?  I also have some areas that need repair.  Can I just patch them with mortar? BoppN  11-20-06  3:21pm   I...

Bath Stuck in the 60's

Sat, 11/18/2006 - 18:39 - Money Pit Team

We have a 60's style bathroom with dated but well maintained tile on the floors, lower walls and shower.  The shower tiles though are becoming cracked and difficult to keep clean.  I'd like to either cover the shower with a fitted plastic surface or rip out the tiles and redo the whole shower. ...

Bath Exhaust Question

Tue, 11/14/2006 - 13:36 - Money Pit Team

I recently realized that my second floor bathroom fan simply sends the moist humid air from my bathroom straight into my attic.  Would it work to run some rigid vent pipe to my soffits and vent it there?  Should I even worry about it?kcorey 11-11-06  8:53pm Yes, you should be concerned for a...

Defending a Woodpecker Attack!

Sun, 11/12/2006 - 16:00 - Money Pit Team

My home is under attack by woodpeckers!  They are pecking holes in the cedar shakes.  We built this house 45 years ago but this is an issue new to us. Any suggestions?TEB132 11-12-06 2:15pm Unless you live in a brick home, siding, including wood shingles, shakes or clapboard, synthetic stucco...

Kitchen Storage Solutions

Thu, 11/09/2006 - 17:06 - Money Pit Team

We live in a New York City condo with a kitchen the size of most suburbanites' master bedroom closet.  We are constantly battling a shortage of space.  Can you suggest some ideas for freeing up some room in our overcrowded kitchen cabinets?margerz 11-9-06 3:35pm The way that cabinets are...

Girl Needs Bubble Bath

Wed, 11/08/2006 - 23:57 - Money Pit Team

We just bought our first home a year ago and although we love every minute of it there are a few projects that need to be done. The previous owner was handicap and therefore certain rooms are adapted to his needs, one of them being a large shower stall that was designed for wheelchair access....

Need Family Proof Floor

Tue, 11/07/2006 - 22:02 - Money Pit Team

We're remodeling our family room and my husband is campaigning for hardwood floors.  I'm concerned about wear and tear as this room will receive a lot of traffic.  Will pre-finished floors stand up to the test of time? Carrob 8:49pm 11-7-06 Just a few years ago, I would have told you to skip...

Kitchen Solutions

Sat, 11/04/2006 - 15:30 - Money Pit Team

My husband and I live in this old brick home that was built in 1950.  I love this old house but boy do we have a lot fixing up to do and very little cash.  In my kitchen I have pine cabinets which are fine but the counter top is not.  We can not afford a new one.  Do you have a trick for me that...

No More Drips

Sat, 11/04/2006 - 11:17 - Money Pit Team

Our house was built in 1933. It is a wonderful old house and we are trying to restore it to its original beauty. The house is two stories and has some issues.  One of them has to do with my air conditioning system.  The first floor has central A/C but the top has window units which drip down the...

Need Carbon Monoxide Advice

Thu, 11/02/2006 - 16:51 - Money Pit Team

We may have an active carbon monoxide problem in our home.  What are possible sources of carbon monoxide in a house and how should they be vented?sulpolitix  10-31-06 7:12pm Carbon monoxide is the #1 cause of poisoning deaths in America and is very dangerous.  I'm not sure why you think you...