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What is the better way to check a freon leak – a dye test, or an electronic device? I have had about five pounds of freon …
I want to add insulation beneath my attic floor, but I’d have to pull the attic floor up to do it. How will this …
I'm interested in installing hard-wired, integrated smoke detectors. Is it worth my while, and what should I know …
I want to repaint my porch floor and steps. The steps are wood, and have some moss growing on them, which I need to clean off …
My attic stairs are old and rickety, but I don’t know what type to replace them with. Do you recommend any …
What is the best DIY way to remove an iron railing from cement and reinstall it? if I cut the rail I'll need to patch it …
In august of 2013 I paid a contractor in New Jersey a check for $1700 to purchase materials and a down payment for a kitchen …
I have a 12-year old ranch style home, and have a question about the ceilings. In the last few years it's developed dark …
We have a sheet vinyl floor in our kitchen that has been down about 15 years. Due to settlement, we have a small separation in …
Tom and Leslie, hopefully you can help me. I have a dissappearing attic stairway that sags, so there is an air gap. The …
Hi, Tom and Leslie! My question: How can I get nice clean paint lines when repainting?
I am in the process of refreshing my kitchen and intend to paint walls that were previously wallpapered. Thanks to the Wagner …
My house filled with a dust-like material/powder when I first turned the heat on last fall. My HVAC and pest control people do …
There is a seam in our upstairs ceiling where the drywall tape is peeling up. I know I can repair this, but I am worried about …
I have cellulose insulation that is R19 in the attic from 1985. Can I just add more of it without removing the old stuff? I live …
We have a flat 12×12 deck off our master bedroom. It sits on top of our garage. We love it and want to keep it, but it …
Is it wise to place a vent filter in the vent of floor-mounted return register to both filter the air and to prevent stuff from …
Barely any water comes out of our upstairs faucet. We have well water and an artesian well from overflow. I'm guessing …
Hi! I am a new member and cant tear myself away from your website and show. I purchased my first home last year in upstate New …
Would the application of a “waterproofing” paint be worth it before finishing my basement? I want to ensure that my …
I have a basement floor that has been painted at least once, and probably with an oil base. The current topcoat was a latex …
I have laminate floor, but some of it has buckled from moisture. If I sand these areas down, will I be able to lay the vinyl …
The roof of my 2013-built single-family house makes loud squeaking/creaking noise on windy days. The problem started in one room …
This heating season, I had a fireplace insert installed to provide most of our house heat. I would now like to minimize our …