Best Way to Repair Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipe
I have had two (2) copper water piping leaks in my basement that are very expensive to repair with a plumbing company. On one …
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How to Prioritize Repairs in 100 Year Old Building
I’ve just moved into a new apartment, in a building that’s around a hundred years old. I’ll be asking a lot of …
Tips to Get Rid of Popcorn Ceiling and Make Smooth
What is the best way to go about smoothing a painted popcorn ceiling? Scraping it is much too hard, so I guess a skim coat is …
Penny Stain: How to Make
I was excited about trying the vinegar and pennies and followed the directions from your article, but nothing happened. The …
Painting over Water Stains and Mold: How to Repair and Prep After a Water Leak
What is the rule of thumb for painting over water stains? I have a two-story house, and my second-floor shower stall developed a …
Refinishing Hardwood Floor Tools and Finish: Tools to use for sanding and recoating hardwood floors
I’m going to refinish my hardwood floors; what grid sandpaper should I use and what type of coating should I put …
MERV Score for Indoor Air Filters?
What rating should indoor air filters have? Many intake filters don’t list the MERV rating.
Basement Water in Old House
We have probably a 1920’s house, and as you can imagine, the concrete floor has cracks (floor is tiled with old linoleum …
Why do I have Moisture on Basement Support Beams?
There are small moisture spots on the steel support beams in my basement. I could be wrong but to me it seems like they …
Remove Greasy Smoke Stains from Wood Cabinets
I have extremely greasy smoke-stained cabinets (previous owners were smokers). I have tried every cabinet cleaner on them …
Bathroom Remodel | Smaller Bedroom vs. Larger Bath
Hi, I have a nice L shaped master bedroom with this tiny master bath and a normal size closet for an old house. We are talking …
Air Conditioning Ducts Leaking Water: Prevent Condensation
I have a leak from my ceiling in my hallway. Last fall I had two plumbers come out to diagnose the problem and neither could …
What’s the Best Temperature for Attic Fans?
At what temperature should I set my attic power vent fans to keep my attic cool? I live in a hot and humid climate, where …
Can I Add Modern Locks to Antique Door Knobs?
We’re in the process of remodeling our 1940s house. All the existing doors have mortise-style locks, antiques knobs and …
Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipes: Repair or Replace?
I recently bought a home and am experiencing a problem with the copper waterlines/pipes corroding from the inside out. So …
How to Install Crown Molding the Easy Way
I would love to install crown molding in my home to add value. All the people that I try to hire want a fortune to install it …
Can I Move My Washer and Dryer to My Garage?
I’d like to move my washer and dryer from my basement to my unheated garage. Other than plumbing for the washer, do …
How to Avoid VOC’s when Painting Cabinets
I’m concerned about VOCs, when painting cabinets. Is it okay to use an oil based primer with a latex paint in order to …
Fix for Basement Leak Near Chimney
I have an old chimney that use to vent the furnace. It has now developed a leak at the lower junction of the chimney and the …
How Durable is Deck Paint?
What do these deck painting companies use to redo wood decks, that they claim it will stain and protect the wood deck to the …
Well Pump Delivers Terrible Water Pressure
We share a well with two other houses, and the well head is at the home furthest from us. They both have great water pressure, …
Does Adding Solar Increase Home Value?
I’m seeing a lot of advertisements for solar energy claiming that it adds value to your home. Is this true?
Water Damage in Flooring
We recently discovered our refrigerator water line had been leaking for some time. We have gotten the leak fixed and are now …
Wet Basement “Expert” says Grading Won’t Stop Floods
Our basement is pretty humid and has moisture coming up through the concrete floors. The basement has a history of mold and …