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Is it necessary to apply a vapour barrier to the 3”-th...
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Is it necessary to apply a vapour barrier to the 3”-thick foam installed on the insides of concrete basement...Continue Reading
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Will ordinary picture hooks safely support a 25 lbs. mir...
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I'm glad you asked because hanging a big mirror can be tricky Although some ordinary picture hooks are rated to...Continue Reading
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Can you please direct me to a reliable source of information on the real cost of energy from wind and solar It...Continue Reading
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Do I need to anchor the new cultured marble vanity top I...
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Do I need to anchor the new cultured marble vanity top I’ll be installing in my bathroom One guy in the hardware...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to insulate a 1906 farmhouse?
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What’s the best way to insulate a 1906 farmhouse My plan is to strip the interior, increase the depth of the...Continue Reading
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What’s the most economical furnace to install in my Vi...
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What’s the most economical furnace to install in my Victorian farmhouse, oil or propane I’d like to replace the...Continue Reading
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I’m hearing more about EnerGuide for New Houses, but I...
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What’s the best container to store carrots in my root cellar Will plastic do or must I use metal We’ve just moved...Continue Reading
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How can I expand the living space in my house on a tight...
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How can I expand the living space in my house on a tight budget We are a family of five and my middle child is 9...Continue Reading
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What kind of siding should I use to replace painted roll...
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What kind of inexpensive exterior wall siding can I install on top of the painted roll roofing that’s above the two...Continue Reading
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What’s the life expectancy of skylights?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What’s the life expectancy of skylights Mine are 25 years old, they’re leaking, and a roofer hasn’t been able...Continue Reading