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Ventless Natural Gas Heater Moisture Problem

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Tom Kraeutler under Fireplaces and Wood Stoves, Gas Logs and Stoves
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We live in mid-Michigan, and a few years back we had an 8’ x 10’ year-round leisure room built onto our home. The house wall was drywalled and...

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Cathedral Ceiling Trim

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Tom Kraeutler under Living Spaces, Decorating and Design, Walls and Ceilings
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In our ranch-style home, we have a great room with cathedral ceilings. Can they be fitted with crown molding?

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Epoxy Garage Floor Coating

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Tom Kraeutler under Garages, Floors, Painting
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I applied an epoxy-based coating to my garage floor, but it didn’t last all that long and started chipping away. I am ready to do it again, and...

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Home Inspections for Home Sellers

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Tom Kraeutler under Buying or Selling a Home, Hiring Contractors
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Is it worth it to have a home inspection done before selling my home, or should I just wait and see what comes out of the buyer’s pre-sale home...

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Kitchen Remodeling: Where to begin?

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Tom Kraeutler under Kitchens, Decor Planning, Decorating and Design, Hiring Contractors
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We are planning a kitchen remodel but not sure where to start after the kitchen is gutted out. Do we start with the cabinets or do we do the...

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Wood Deck Care

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Tom Kraeutler under Decks and Patios, Outdoor Living, Deck and Patio Cleaning, Decks, Patios and Porches, Seasons, Spring
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This is my first spring in a new-to-me house, and I’m wondering what care the wood deck may need after the winter season.