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"Install a good solid vapor barrier between your floor and the new glass that meets local code. Maybe use one of the radiant barrier products as vp and to block radiation from the floor downward with...

Thanks for everyone's help. I have decided I'm going to take out all the old insulation, most of which is falling down because the retaining wires have rusted and broken. When I try to repair with...

Thanks for the tips! There's no wind today, so I'm going to tackle the job. I appreciate the advice! Have a good day.

Can I use something like Thompson's Water Seal to preserve and seal the wood? What is the best way to apply?

I have purchased a small house in Seattle area that has a detached studio building with a cedar shake roof. I just cleaned and pressure washed the roof. It looks new now and I'd like to keep it...

I've bought an old cabin in Pacific NW. I'd like to keep the cabin charm, but add some modern appliances. However, I'd like to have wooden countertops and island top. I've seen it in friend's log...

Thank you very much for your help. Can I do the same thing in the attic? Or would batts be better there. In the attic I have some fluffy stuff, not in batts that fills up the joist cavity. I also...

Thank you for the link. Can I install the rigid foam over the existing thin batts or do I have to remove the old insulation to install new thicker rigid foam? How is the rigid foam attached?

Yes, you understood correctly. I didn't think the HD guy was correct, but thought I'd check. I'm in Pacific NW. I'll use unfaced batt insulation. Thanks!

I need to replace a non-functioning heating element in my 1980 Wesco electric furnace. I understand Wesco is no longer in business. Is there another manufacturer's part that will fit? The furnace...

The guy at Home Depot told me I needed to cover my insulation in the crawlspace with plastic for a moisture barrier, even though I have visqueen covering the dirt under the house in the crawlspace. ...

I just bought an old house that has thin insulation between the 2x6 joists in the crawlspace. Can I just install new batts over the old or do I have to start over? Since the old has kraft paper...

I'm planning on updating the plumbing in my 1943 house. Some was done before I bought the house. There is pvc pipe installed under the house connecting the waste drains to the city system. ...

A novice here! Is there a difference between these three, or is it preference? Can they all be used for hot & cold? Which is the best to use in remodeling 60 yr old cottage? Thanks!

I will call a local HVAC company and ask their thoughts. Thanks for you're your insights. I appreciate the guidance.

Do I need to find a local HVAC company that carries my brand of furnace to give me a quote? Or can I go to any HVAC company? If I decide to get a new furnace/heat pump, can my existing ductwork be...

Since I'm going to raise the ceilings I will have to reroute the existing hot air ducts to someplace other than the ceilings. Do you think rerouting the existing air ducts will be cheaper than than...

I just found this site! Hopefully someone can guide me. I just bought a small old house - 1 story. It has a Wesco electric furnace, mfg date 12/27/1980. There are cold air return ducts in every...