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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
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Question about water pooling near TPO roof seams
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Question about water pooling near TPO roof seams
The last person who lived in our house put a shingle roof on a very low slope sunroom roof. I had a company tear it out and install TPO recently. We just got our first rain and I see a little water...
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Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
04-20-18, 05:21 PM
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Question about updating my thermostat
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Thanks so much! This is excellent.
Thanks so much! This is excellent.
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Question about updating my thermostat
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Question about updating my thermostat
It looks like my new nest thermostat is compatible with my system but I have a couple questions.
- Red wire is currently going to RH and RC but is it okay for it to just be going to R on the new...
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Water Heaters
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Time to replace my gas hot water heater?
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We've lived in this house for two years and are...
We've lived in this house for two years and are finding out that the people who were here before us did not maintain it too well. We're slowly fixing it up here and there.
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Time to replace my gas hot water heater?
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Thanks for the feedback. Going to just replace...
Thanks for the feedback. Going to just replace everything including the leaking pipes above. Don't want to risk it.
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Time to replace my gas hot water heater?
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Thanks so much for your input!
Thanks so much for your input!
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04-02-18, 06:58 PM
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Time to replace my gas hot water heater?
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Time to replace my gas hot water heater?
Hi we have a hot water heater that's roughly 9 years old. The whole thing tilts about 4 degrees. In the last photo you'll see the black pipe is 90 degrees and the Bradford White label is about 86...
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Plumbing and Piping
12-27-17, 06:07 PM
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Washing machine draining pan installation question
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Washing machine draining pan installation question
Hi, I need to get a new draining pan installed to fit the new washer we bought. The current draining pan is too small. The new draining pan is 33" deep and the new washer is 29" deep. The drain is...
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Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
12-21-16, 11:22 AM
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Rodent in the basement wall but not in the house
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Thanks for the tips! I just stopped by the store...
Thanks for the tips! I just stopped by the store and I think I'm ready to battle the infestation.
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Rodent in the basement wall but not in the house
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The location of the noise it in the basement in...
The location of the noise it in the basement in the wall between the garage and the basement. See map below. X marks the spot where the hole is and O marks the spot where I hear the scratching noise....
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Rodent in the basement wall but not in the house
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Rodent in the basement wall but not in the house
I hear scratching noises in an area of the wall of the basement but haven't seen any evidence of them inside the house. I did find just two dried up pieces of mouse poop but they looked dry and old...
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09-26-16, 07:06 PM
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Slow water leak
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Slow water leak
I went to turn off the outside water lines for the winter and I noticed there is a slow drip. So slow that it's about one drip every 10 minutes. Is there anything I can do to stop it (some kind of...
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09-18-16, 09:17 PM
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Slow furnace gas leak
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I turned off the valve and the smell stopped. I...
I turned off the valve and the smell stopped. I will call this week. Thanks.
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Slow furnace gas leak
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Slow furnace gas leak
The other day I was cleaning around my furnace and noticed a slight gas odor coming from my furnace. I opened it up and tried the soap bubble test on the pipes and saw the bubble blow up where two...
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Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
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Question about replacing tub faucet
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Question about replacing tub faucet
I have a large tub in the master bathroom with a Delta faucet and handles that are gold. I don't like gold and would like to swap them out with the same exact hardware but in a silver color. The...
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Concerns about Sunroom built on deck structure
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Concerns about Sunroom built on deck structure
Hello, we are looking at a house that we like. The big concern with this home for us is an addition that is basically a sunroom built on top of a deck. I looked up the permits online and it looks...
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Bricks, Masonry, Cinder Block, Paving & Walking Stones, Asphalt and Concrete
09-12-12, 07:19 AM
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Grout stained the patio pavers
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Hello. Thanks for the comments. These are 12"...
Hello. Thanks for the comments. These are 12" pavers. 12 in. Square Stepping Stone Pewter-71200 at The Home Depot...
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Grout stained the patio pavers
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I tried two different types of made sand (patio...
I tried two different types of made sand (patio and play) and none of them worked. Everytime it rained, the sand would slowly wash away. I think the gaps between the pavers aren't think enough for...
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09-11-12, 11:54 AM
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Grout stained the patio pavers
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Grout stained the patio pavers
Hello,
My handyman installed my patio pavers but I'm installing the grout between the pavers myself. Yesterday I installed the grout but didn't use a clean sponge to clean the pavers everytime I...
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Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting
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Carpet advice needed please
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Carpet advice needed please
Hello, I have a few things I need to get done with my carpet.
1. Carpet needs to be pulled and straightened flat in 2 or 3 areas. (see pic 1 for example)
2. Carpet has 2 mystery spots about the...
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