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Residing with Vinyl Siding: Installing Vinyl Siding over Existing Cedar Siding

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Tom Kraeutler under Exteriors, Siding, Columns and Trim, Vinyl and Aluminum, Wood, Building and Remodeling, Hiring Contractors
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My house has cedar wood lap siding which looks good, but the north side of the house takes some pretty rough weather.  I don't want to repaint...

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Sealing Drafty Windows: How to Keep the Heat in Without Buying Replacement Windows

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Tom Kraeutler under Living Spaces, Windows and Skylights, Green Home, Saving Energy
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I have very old and very drafty windows.  I do have storm windows but I am wondering if there is anything else I can do to tighten up the wood...

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Repairing Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipes: Soldering Holes, Replacing Pipes, or Replumbing the Whole House Will Rid Copper Pipes or Leaks

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Tom Kraeutler under Bathrooms, Kitchens, Leaks, Plumbing
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I purchased my home in April 2006. I am experiencing a problem with the copper waterlines/pipes corroding from the inside out.  So far the...

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Stair Trim Molding: Finish Suggestions for a Custom-made Staircase

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Tom Kraeutler under Living Spaces, Decorating and Design, Stairs and Railings, Building and Remodeling
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 I need some advice on stair trim molding. I have a short stairway that goes from our mud room to our kitchen (seven treads) that our contractor...

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Soundproofing a Bathroom: Correct Issues with Insulation and Sealing Products

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Tom Kraeutler under Bathrooms, Plumbing, Building and Remodeling
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I want to soundproof a bathroom, and am planing on replacing the existing sheetrock walls in the bathroom using DensArmor drywall. Will this...

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Venting Bathroom Exhaust: Exhaust diverted into attic can cause mold and reduce insulation efficiency

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Tom Kraeutler under Attics and Lofts, Bathrooms, Living Spaces, Insulation and Ventilation, Healthy Home
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Venting Bathroom Exhaust

I need some tips on venting bathroom exhaust. I recently realized that my second floor bathroom fan simply sends the moist humid air from my...