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Toilet for Small Bath: Corner Toilet Can Free-up Needed Space

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Tom Kraeutler under Bathrooms, Toilets, Decorating and Design, Plumbing, Building and Remodeling, Home Design and Architecture, Universal Design
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We are in the process of converting an existing half-bath to a full size bathroom within an in-law-apartment. We are limited on the amount of...

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Attic Ventilation Solution: Use Soffit and Ridge Vents in Your Attic for Effective Ventilation

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Tom Kraeutler under Attics and Lofts, Living Spaces, Attic, Attic Ventilation, Cooling and Air Conditioning, Insulation and Ventilation, Green Home, Saving Energy
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I've heard you say many times that using an attic fan sucks cooled air right out of the house and that it's better to rely on soffit and ridge...

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Converting a Wood-burning Fireplace to Natural Gas: Conversion Can Be Dangerous As Well As Costly

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Tom Kraeutler under Living Rooms, Living Spaces, Fireplaces and Wood Stoves, Fall, Seasons, Winter
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We're interested in converting our wood-burning fireplace to natural gas. Natural gas service is readily available in our home, as we use gas for...

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Low Water Pressure

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Tom Kraeutler under Bathrooms, Kitchens, Pipes, Plumbing, Water Pressure
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I have a well and the water pressure is very low, especially on the 2nd floor where the showers are. It affects the dishwasher as the dishes...

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Replacing Tile Grout

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Tom Kraeutler under Bathrooms, Kitchens, Floors, Tile and Stone, Cleaning
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I just finished laying down ceramic tile on my kitchen floor. Once the grout was down, my wife and I decided we don't like the color. I would hate...

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Basement Waterproofing Rip-offs: Beware of Waterproofing Contractors and Their Expensive Solutions

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Tom Kraeutler under Basements, Living Spaces, Basement, Basement Dampness, Basement Flooding, Hiring Contractors
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My question is about basement waterproofers. I have a problem with my basement flooding, and a waterproofing company charged me $14,219 to correct...