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EZ-Flow Roof Eave Vent system

Greetings, I have a 60-year-old 1,000 SF brick-and-block raised ranch in northwestern Illinois. About 17 years ago the...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jacy
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by jacy

Could changes in humidity cause cracks in grout?

I put a dehumidifier in my bathroom, which is the most humid room in the house. That one unit keeps the whole house les...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by april2008
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by april2008

instructions for concrete shed base

Would anyone know of some simple instructions anywhere, to help a novice to build a concrete base for a metal garden sh...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bluestar
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by bluestar

baseman flooding...

The water heater (boiler) started leaking water... We noticed the flooding (it was just partial, 40% of a 4m.x6m basema...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Jesusjacquez
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by Jesusjacquez

Anyone use PetersenDean Roofing?

Am in the sf bay area and had Petersen Dean give me a proposal on my roof. I am considering using them Looking for comm...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tubeaudio
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by tubeaudio

Who owns the rain?

"Technically, rain that falls on your roof isn't yours for the taking. It's a resource of the state, which regu...
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by heybub
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

Which inexpensive top loader washer to buy?

Cost is an issue but need a new washer. What brand/model cheapish top loader would you guys advise that is a decent perf...
26 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by me

HVAC options?

I live in a Condo that has 3 floors. The HVAC is in a closet on the first floor where the thermostat is. I have seen ho...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dan
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by dan

Brick chimney question

Are brick chimneys attached to the house with fasteners of some sort , or are they usually built free standing next to...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikepier
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikepier

joist sistering question

To beef up some 2x8 floor joists, I'd like to at 3/4" plywood to both sides. Glue and screw or Glue and nail? It&#3...
23 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bogus
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by bogus

Old Air Conditioners

My daughter is renting a lovely older home in New Jersey with three ~20 or more year old Air Conditioners in it. They d...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by srl1215
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by srl1215

Johnson Grass

I know this is not a gardening newsgroup, but I don't know where else to go for help. Hopefully, someone can assist...
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kate
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by kate

Multiwire circuit on 208v?

I want to add a circuit to a 208 panel, but there are no holes and I really don't want to go at it with a hole saw....
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jack
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by jack

Granite and Marble Ideas

Hey guys, thought everyone might enjoy this site I cam across for some home improvement ideas. Check it out. http://alon...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by trondina[at]dotcomdevelopment[
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by trondina[at]dotcomdevelopment[

drywall alternative for ceiling?

Hi, folks. I could use some advice about finishing my laundry room. First, I live in a really old house, which was reno...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by obrien1984
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by obrien1984