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Furnace inducer motors

I've had a Heil updraft furnace installed in my little brick bungalow since 03-06. Standard-looking rig. Sequence o...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by puddingDOTman
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by puddingDOTman

Removing ancient chrome bathroom fixture

Anyone know what holds these things in place? There is no visible hardware of any kind. Grout behind the edge of the fi...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dishborealis
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by dishborealis

HVAC noise reduction

I wish to add one of those flexible/fabric collars around my main air return duct in order to reduce noise and vibratio...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by timlein
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by timlein

Water Heater, I may be in big trouble

I may be in real trouble but I'm not sure. I'm not sure I can make a good connection from the water heater to the pipes...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Caluk: Plastic Shower

I have a plastic (don't know what kind) shower. It is only a couple of years old. The caulk around the bottom (at t...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wsw1856
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by wsw1856

Guys, quick, is this a load bearing wall?

To me it looks like it can't be a load bearing wall with an alcove directly above it. I want to put in a pocket doo...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by smith_bp101
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by smith_bp101

HVAC air outlets in a ceiling.

What are the considerations for putting heat/AC air outlets in a ceiling. One room on the 2nd floor in a house (additio...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by remove.budnews
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by remove.budnews

Hardwood on concrete

Since i've got some 3/4 hardwood which I can't use upstairs, I was thinking I could use it downstairs. The area...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by roots
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by roots

Tigerwood Flooring consistency

I just got a shipment of Tigerwood 3/4x4. First box I opened had the characteristic light background, dark striping. Be...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by roots
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by roots

Stair railing estimates

Hi, I have an estimate to get my stair railing replaced. I asked for something simple in design: square balusters and s...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by quanius
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by quanius

Hardwood flooring question

When I purchase my new house 4 years ago it had 3/8" engineered hardwood floors in the foyer and kitchen/breakfast room...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bslusse
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by bslusse

Can dust in thermostat screw up heating

Boiler does start as per times set (Twice: once in morning and once in evening, two hours each time). Water tank gives...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bdaruvala
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by bdaruvala

Need Construction Plans

I just started a construction business. I can build any common house, addition, or remodel any standard room. I have a...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by the_boss
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by the_boss

The odor from spoiled food

My freezer failed and most of the food spoiled. The freezer has been repaired and has been with 409, Lysol, and bleach....
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rdadams
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by rdadams