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HRV Install question

I'm getting an hrv installed but i need to know wheres the best place to install the intake/exhaust ports; in the ce...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by waylon
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by waylon

Simple sub-floor (over concrete) question

Hi all, I recently stumbled on a product that combines 0.5" of extruded polystyrene (XPS) with 5/8" OSB in a 2'x2&#...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dbonnell
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by dbonnell

Worthwhile to insulate hot water pipes in basement?

Live in zone 5 have 1900 square foot house, and boiler/hot water heat. I have about 400' of 3/4 and 1 inch copper i...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Guajalote
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by Guajalote

loose breaker

My electric cook top isn't working, when I checked the box the breaker was on, but is loose and doesn't go all...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by scigbitsy
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by scigbitsy

Pancake compressor regulator valve question

I bought a used pancake compressor and just used it today. When I turned it on, it reached it's peak level and turn...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Meanie
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by Meanie

Need help identifying hinge

I have kitchen cabinets that have European style hinges which I need to replace. I am having trouble identifying the ma...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by noname87
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by noname87

HVAC Burner goes on & off

My old Carrier gas furnace heats just fine, but does something I don't recall it doing in the past. Whenever the th...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by johnbenz
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by johnbenz

AC Ductwork Question

We got a new air conditioning/heat pump system. It was recommended that we get an energy audit from our electric compan...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Dorot29701
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by Dorot29701

DIY Roof "Valley" Repair Question

I'm a DIY roof fixer on a 50-year-old ranch-style house in upstate New York. The roof is in pretty good shape, but...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by BertByfield
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by BertByfield

Bath Tub installation help

I would like to replace a bath tub that has ceramic tiles installed on the walls around the tub. Is there a way to remo...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by malamilia
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by malamilia

Super II Pump Replacement

My Hayward Super II Pump (dual speed) has died and I've been told to replace it with a single speed. Unfortunately...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nancyjunkmail
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by nancyjunkmail

unplugging appliances debate

i say only unplug the ones with clocks spouse says to unplug lamps and toasters, mixers. If there is no led or clock to...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by l_heis
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by l_heis

HEATILATOR Fireplace - Main Burner did not work

I have a HEATILATOR Fireplace. The pilot frame works fine. When I turn on the wall switch, the main burner does not come...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lisahopes2000
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by lisahopes2000