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If the cabinet material can be painted , then I'd definitely remove and send the doors off to a paint shop. Lots of people would do it themselves, but it's hard to get a good DIY job compared to...

Yes... As long as you meet the qualifications for the most stringent one.

Off the top of my head, I'm about 60% sure these are the numbers. Power conduit has to be 18" deep, low voltage stuff has...

Interesting. The only way it should freeze if if there is an air flow through the lock from inside the house to outside. Then moisture from inside the house will freeze on the outside of the lock.
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You should post this in the plumbing section - that's where the plumbing experts hang out. .

A 1" PRV will restrict the flow of water into the building, so I think the answer depends on the size...

We are pouring a suspended floor that will support your pickup truck and its 13" thick with 1" thick rebar in it and is supported by the concrete foundation walls all 4 sides. I think what you're...

If I understand the layout correctly, another idea is to put your eavestrough on the roof between the chimney and brick wall where you want it... and then bring the downspout from the left corner...

I'm not sure of the legal issues here... but suing a non-profit organization that gave you a house just seems wrong.

What kind of problems are there with the foundation? Have you obtained proper...

As Creahands says, plywood is a good choice. We often cover the entire bathroom with plywood - it means you can hang the towel rods/ mirros/ TP holder/ soap dish etc anywhere because you have backing...

Thanks - those de-rating calculations help a lot in understanding this.

An electrician hoping to do our next house was showing us a sample of his work a while ago. It was a real work of art at the panel, with bundles of wire coming down to the panel and then splitting...

Thanks Guys. Yes, it's the foundation for a new house.

The backfill was in the sun for a couple of days and completely dried out on the top. There was a wet layer about a foot down, and then it...

Our backfill has been stored on our backyard in a large triangular pile about 12' high> there's about 150 cu yds.

Its rained for 5 days_ light for 3 and then heavy (about an inch a day) for 2.
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After a sharp turn to unfreeze it, it closed without a problem. The ground is frozen solid and we have a foot of snow still. Even the city worker was surprised and said they hardly ever close that...

Thanks - they show up next Friday - I'll post back after.

Let me try this again.

We've left a $3500 deposit with the city in case they can't operate the valve, so they can dig down and fix it. We get this money back if the valve works.

I know the...

but if I promise not to touch the value, what can I do to make it easier for the city to operate it? Dig through the frost? Heat the stem?

we've bought a new house that we're going to demolish in a few weeks. As part of the demolition permit, the city will come to turn the water off at the outside shutoff value at the property line....

I'd recommend doing the following at the same time as checking the breaker, but before looking at the wires.

Does the plug have a button on it that says 'reset'? If so, then push it. You could...

I often feel like we're doing people's homework here.

You're describing something called spalling. Google it for more information.

30 years is pretty good, so it does not appear to be caused by improper mix or curing. If you have winter where you...

I can think of two possible causes
1) Could you be painting latex paint over an oil coat?
2) Is there some reason why that room would be more humid than elsewhere? (i.e. lots of plants, humidifier...

How perfect do you want to get it? Assuming the wood is the same, matching stains exactly can still be quite difficult. The old wood wood be discoloured with potentially years of sunlight, dirt and...

If money is no object, then foam insulation would be best. Otherwise, its easiest to use blown in insulation.

It's a great idea to put up the plastic - but you should remove the paper face from...

Yes, it could be that simple: cleaning downspouts and gutters is step 1 in avoiding basement leaks. Water has to be carried away from the house.

It looks like many manufacturer's still make 24" double ovens: GE; Maytag, fridgidaire, whirlpool, kenmore.

I just tried a Google search and came up with a bunch. Here's a sample
US Appliance:...

I'd be tempted to look at the switch first, although I agree with your husband that it should not have affected anything.

In our house, I wired the light switch to turn the top outlet of each...

Agree with the two other responses. I'm quite handy and have a ton of tools, but I don't do drywall, and I don't install kitchen cabinets. I could, and it would OK, but my wife would not let me get...

I am absolutely sold on using a nail gun for all moulding work. You get a perfect nail every time - no hammer marks, no splits, no fuss and you can hold the trim in the exact spot you want while you...

Sometimes breakers can appear to be closed, but in fact they are tripped. We have a Square D panel at the cottage that is like that - its really annoying.

Do you know which specific breaker it...

Use PVC conduit - available at any store that sells wire. Pull the cable through afterwords.

Make sure you tap the forms/ use a vibrator to get the bubbles out, and yes, don't take the forms off early.

Ballengerb has given you one option. Here's some more:

- use paperface plywood to...

Moisture usually indicates an insulation problem.

How well insulated is the roof? If the T&G is cold, the moisture will condense from air in the house, and then drip back down.

I mitre the long pieces of baseboard at 22.5 degrees, and then cut a very short piece with 22.5 degrees at each side to fit in between. It's a pretty good approximation of a round corner.

If...

Is this is a vent for a bathroom or a regular room? Regardless, it is done incorrectly. The problem is that your house air is warm and moist. When it flows into the duct in the attic, it gets colder...

Where are you? If in Canada, I would not recommend it. You could possibly end up paying capital gains when you sell the house if you've been dpreciating part of it for a business.

Its probably...

You'd typically only take down what you need to do the repairs. That's the nice thing about drywall.

The problem with taking down all the drywall it not the expense of doing that... it'll be all...

Bob is absolutely right... but I wanted to make sure you understand what he is saying.

You have a moisture problem ~because~ the roof is uninsulated. If you blow warm air against a cold surface,...

Any tool rental centre will have good tile saws for a 4 hour rate. You might be able to talk them into a cheaper/ shorter time too. My local Home depot will let you use one they have set up in...

How long is the span? How far apart are the joists? Are there any braces installed between the joists?

Does the door open and close freely if you do it by hand? If so, you should be able to turn the force up slightly on the garage door opener. See your owners manual.

I'm having a hard time picturing your attic. Does the cathedral ceiling go up to the roof, or does it just take up part of the attic?

Moisture/ freezing in the attic indicates a venting problem....

Nice pics - always very helpful when asking a question.

The best solution is to remove the existing stepped countertop, sell it on Craigslist, and install a new flat countertop. You'll have to...

The problem with your design, while it looks nice, is that all the pieces are either vertical or horizontal. Think of 4 pieces of wood nailed together in a square like a window frame. This shape is...

Thanks for posting. I realize it is a major source of stress for you, but this is one of the more interesting problems I've seen on this site.

Before picking a solution, I think you have to...

I guess I live life in the fast lane - I use my punch all the time... or if I can't find it, I use a nail. The trick is to tap not hit. Any more than a tap and you risk breaking the tile. All you...

tickle has good advice. Your building department should have them.

If not, then there are services that will create a floor plan for you. They are typically used by real estate agents in selling...

Thanks for the info - very useful. I did not have anytime to look at it this weekend, so I did a test instead.

I took the air filter off and covered the air inlet with flat piece of metal as if...

I bought this about 24 years ago and it has had this problem since day 1... its just getting worse and I am getting older and less willing to put up with it.

It is a 3.5hp, 'Eager 1', 4 stroke...

Actually, in Canada the unfaced insulation is very common. I don't think we've ever bought faced insulation for any of our houses except for a reno where we wanted to insulate the attic properly and...

You mean fibreglass insulation with the kraft paper vapour barrier ~and~ plastic vapour barrier too?

No - this is not correct in any room including the bathroom. Choose one or other. Never both....