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We built a ranch style home in 2012. When it is extremely cold (below zero) and the wind blows we find areas of frost on the the interior walls @ ceiling level. The exterior walls are 2×6, with blown in fiberglass insulation. The attic is insulated to 48 R with blown in fiberglass. The attic is …
There is a seam in our upstairs ceiling where the drywall tape is peeling up. I know I can repair this, but I am worried about the cause. It’s just in one little section, maybe two feet long, right above this ceiling is the attic. Should I be looking into attic humidity levels? Is there …
I recently used spray foam from a can around an exhaust pipe coming from a hot water tank in the opening of my chimney. I was looking to close up the small gap where the exhaust pipe goes into the chimney, because the gas and electric company said carbon monoxide was detected around the opening. …
I’d like to remove the plastic window pane dividers from a steel door. They seem to be factory installed because nothing seems to fit in the fasteners that hold it in place. It is a plastic piece. Is there a way to take these off?
We purchased a house about 10 years ago and since have found several significant problems. It was inspected as part of the purchase, and none of these issues were identified. One that I just noticed recently is that several rooms do not have return air vent ducts to the furnace. Some have registers that are …
I heard you help a listener today who wanted to extend the life of his 10-year old roof. You recommended a product that would …
I have a small ranch styled home built in 1967. When taking a shower and water is used in another part of the house, the hot or …
I live in a condo, in Lincoln, CA that is 13 years old. I had a plumber out because the tub spout was dripping. He was able to …
What is the name of the product that you recommended for a stripped screw head? It is liquid and only a drop will solve the …
We have a 1970’s Ranch style home and are planning to add laminate flooring throughout the home and trying to decide which …
I recently purchased a home where part of the roof is not sloped enough for shingles. My home inspector said that portion was …
Would you recommend the product DRYLOK to stop water leaking through cinder block basement walls in heavy rain storms
After painting I have two partially used cans of latex paint. I know that in storage it will be evaporation of water, benzene, …
When planning to start on an old house what would be the first thing to do? The roof and gutters or the inside? I would …
I live in Nebraska with extreme heat in the summer and cold in the winter. I have a cement patio that I would like to repaint I …
I’d like to remove the plastic window pane dividers from a steel door. They seem to be factory installed because nothing …
We have well water which left our bathroom tile covered with rust stains. We did a deep cleaning of the floors and walls …
My house was built in 1962. Everything was fine until about 3 years ago. I discovered mold in my basement family room. I hired a …
We purchased a house about 10 years ago and since have found several significant problems. It was inspected as part of the …
My wood siding was damaged the last time it was power washed, so I am hesitant to do this again. It will probably need some …
My house is in Evansville Indiana and was built in 1908. I want to paint our brick fireplace white. I know painting means it …
I painted my daughter’s playground about 2 years ago. The wood part was raw painted red and the plastic was originally …
A GFCI outlet quit working. I replaced it but got wiring wrong. This killed the outlet and the GFCI outlet in a 2nd bathroom, …
In the back corner of our yard we have a lot of standing water. I would like to drain that so the kids can utilize this …
I’m looking into putting central air and heat into my home and I was hoping to get your opinion on mini-split ductless …
I recently completed a huge renovation of my kitchen and living room space which included removing a wall, re-arranging the …
It’s time to redo the tub/shower after 34 years. We built this 3 bedroom Cape as a young family. The children are grown …
We have hardwood floors that began scratching from the first moment the dogs and children began walking on them! They are now …
I recently insulated my garage, and was looking to heat it for two reasons. One to do a few projects and second to heat the …
