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I have an interior attic wall moisture problem.

I have an interior wall with an attic space on the outward side. The wall is 2x6 with fiberglass insulation with a paper vaper barrier. Our builder installed Thermo-Ply on the atti...

AtticsFebruary 11, 2018
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what is the fasest way to thaw out frozen hot water (plastic-pipes) under a moble home ?

what is the fasest way to thaw out hot water (plastic pipes) under a moble home have heat wrap on both hot and cold water lines ..The hot water is not working except in the bathroo...

PlumbingDecember 29, 2017
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gas furnance , i changed thermal culpling piolite light wont stay on

gas furnace i changed thermal culpling polite light won't stay on .

Heating and VentilationDecember 17, 2017
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My bathroom sink surface has superficial cracks thruout the bowl. Can I resurface it or do I need to replace?

Hello, It is an old sink and I do not know what it is made of. I am very handy and crafty if that matters. I also apologize, I am unable to attach a photo. If you could help me it ...

Bathroom RemodelingNovember 12, 2017
1 answers2312 views

what caulk to use on concrete driveway before applying solvent based colored driveway concrete sealer

During the summer I had my driveway painted with colortop solvent based concrete solid color sealer. The fellow used a white caulk on some of the cracks before painting it. All the...

ConcreteOctober 21, 2017
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How can I build a self watering system in a galvanized trough?

I have a 2' X 6' X 2' Tall galvanized trough.

LandscapingSeptember 21, 2017
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I posted a job then received an e-mail saying I had 4 leads but can't find info on your site - why?

I posted a job then received an e-mail saying I had 4 leads, but I can not find the information about the contractors on your site - why?

RailingsSeptember 20, 2017
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Garage Shaking Really Hard When Opening

The garage door shakes really hard when opening, almost like something is "stuck" when it is trying to open. After the initial shaking, the garage door opens all the way quietly wi...

Garages and OutbuildingsAugust 28, 2017
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One of the springs on our garage door broke, we had to replace both, now the door bottom when it goes down is not level. What should we do?

The garage door spring broke yesterday. Only one spring broke but both had to be replaced per Home Depot. Now the door will go up and down but when down, one side it about two inch...

Garages and OutbuildingsAugust 18, 2017
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bolting down 6x6 post to existing concrete slab

hi, i am looking to build a pole barn/garage/carport type structure. i have an existing concrete slab i want to attach the 6x6 to. is there anything that is structurally sound enou...

Garages and OutbuildingsAugust 4, 2017
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Is this a gas hookup for a stove?

Appliance Installation and RepairJuly 31, 2017
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How to remove plastic screw covers that won't unscrew

I put together an IKEA dresser incorrectly and need to take apart the top board but can't get the screw covers off. I've tried prying with a screwdriver, jiggeling them around, ham...

HandymanJuly 23, 2017
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Where r my leads

Where are my leads

PavingJuly 10, 2017
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I received an e-mail stating i have 4 leads but cant find them

I received an e-mail stating i have 4 leads but i cannot find them

MasonryJune 21, 2017
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Preparing Walls for Painting: Problem Walls

Minor wall flaws are often hard to spot—until the afternoon sun hits them and makes them embarrassingly obvious. Find and mark any imperfections in the walls. Start by turnin...

HandymanMay 12, 2017
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