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Attic Condensation
There are condensation spots on the ceiling of the addition to my house. The addition is ventilated with a turbine...
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Ventilation Systems
I need to improve the air quality in my house. Why are there so many different ventilation systems to choose...
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Gas or Electric?
I installed an electric furnace at the cottage and added a heat pump to provide air conditioning. I want to...
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Removing Walls and Ventilation
I plan to remove a wall in my living room. I am concerned about my ventilation system because there is...
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Mold
I have mold in my windows and in the corners of some of the rooms of my house. How dangerous...
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Wall Discolorization
I have noticed some discoloration on the north wall in my house. The discoloration comes in streaks running vertically from...
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Dust and Air Filters
I have a problem with excessive dust in my house, and I want to install an electronic air filter to...
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Stucco Siding
We are thinking about moving to an area in British Columbia that has few brick houses but many stucco siding...
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Removing Caulking
The silicone caulking on the aluminum siding of my house needs to be replaced. What is the best way to...
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Repairing Lap Siding
What is the best way to repair rotten wooden lap siding?
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Aluminum Siding
I have made several attempts to clean the aluminum siding on my backyard workshed, without much luck. Is there a...
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Cleaning Siding
When I try cleaning the siding on my house, I always end up with ghostlike dirty streaks running vertically up...
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Shingles
I want to lay new asphalt shingles on my roof. How far should the shingles overhang the edge of the...
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Mold and Shingles
I have recently noticed some green mold on my shingled roof. What should I do to remove it, and what...
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Fiberglass or Asphalt Shingles
I want to install new shingles on my roof. Which ones are the best to use, fiberglass or felt-based asphalt...
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Concrete Steps
How can I patch concrete steps so that the concrete won't chip and break off every spring?
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Chimney-Wall Condensation
I changed my standard brick fireplace to a gas one. I installed a liner on the inside of the chimney,...
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Ice Dams-2
Last year I installed a new roof on my 40-year-old house. In doing so, I installed two new soffit vents...
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Ice Dams
Why do some houses have ice dams on the roof and others do not?
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Leaky Bricks
Every time a heavy rain blows on the east side of my two-story brick house, water enters through the wall,...
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Leaky Tar-and-Gravel Roof
I have a flat tar-and-gravel roof above my garage. I have experienced numerous leaks from the roof into the garage....
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Sloping Decks
I have an extension to my house with a deck on top that acts as a roof. But the deck...
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Removing Paint From Concrete
I have been removing old tiling from the concrete floor in the basement of my 60-year-old house. Underneath the tiles...
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Removing Paint From Wrought Iron
I have some wrought iron patio chairs. What is the easiest way to remove the paint and refinish them?
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Paint Strippers
I want to strip the paint off several pieces of furniture but I am worried that this will be expensive....
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Staining a Deck-2
I have a problem with my nine-year-old pressure-treated deck. It was never painted or stained, and lately when the kids...
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Staining Spindles
I plan to stain the spindles that form the wall on my backyard deck. Should I use a paintbrush to...
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Staining a Deck-1
Last week I installed a new deck in my backyard. How long should I wait until I apply a stain...
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Paint Spray Gun
I recently built some kitchen cabinets, which now have to be painted. I want to make sure the finish is...