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Replacing Flooded Basement Flooring

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Tom Kraeutler under Basements, Living Spaces, Avoiding Mold, Basement, Basement Flooding, Carpet, Floors, Laminate Floor, Mold, Cleaning, Sick Homes
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We recently replaced carpeting with laminate flooring in one room of the basement. Yesterday the pipe broke on the sump pump and flooded the...

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Asbestos Ceiling Tile Risk: Older Building Materials May Contain Asbestos

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Tom Kraeutler under Basements, Living Spaces, Home Safety, Walls and Ceilings, Healthy Home
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 I found your column online while searching for information on the risk posed by asbestos ceiling tiles. My house was constructed in 1986 and I...

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Sanding Hardwood Floors: Tools to Use for Easy Hardwood Floor Sanding

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Tom Kraeutler under Living Spaces, Floors, Hardwood Floor, Power tools, Tools
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I'd like to sand my hardwood floor.  What is the maximum depth that you can safely sand a standard ¾ inch thick hardwood floor before affecting...

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Refinishing Bath Fixtures: Consider Costs Involved for Refinishing Versus Replacement

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Sheetal Werneke under Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Showers, Bathroom Sinks and Vanities, Bathrooms, Bathtubs, Toilets, Plumbing, Green Home, Saving Energy, WaterSense
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Is refinishing bath fixtures a viable option for my bathroom remodel? The worn fixtures in my master bath are in need of an update, but I don't...

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Accessible Patio Doors: Designs Ideal for Wheelchair Access

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Tom Kraeutler under Decks and Patios, Outdoor Living, Doors, Patio Doors, Empty Nest/Baby Boomers, Universal Design
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Do you know of any options in accessible patio doors? My daughter is in a wheelchair and I need to replace the sliding glass door from the house...

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Painting Exterior Surfaces: Preparing Your Home's Exterior for a Beautiful Finish

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Tom Kraeutler under Exterior Painting, Exteriors, Decorating and Design, Exterior, Painting
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I'm planning to paint the exterior of my home in the near future. I've never painted the outside of my home before, but am tackling the job...