Mold in A/C Unit
After undergoing an annual air conditioning inspection, my repairman told me I had mold on the inside of the unit which is in my …
How to Install Wood Flooring?
My husband and I are fairly handy. Is installing a wood floor something we can handle on our own? What special tools …
Flashing the Roof on an Addition
We have a back deck on our home. Our house has a metal roof and 6″gutters. We want to screen in our back deck to use it …
Painting over a Top Coat of Paint4
I had my summer home in Connecticut repainted by a professional last year. I now have 2 gallons of latex primer left over. I …
Does Liquid Paint-On Insulation Work?4
Does the liquid paint-on insulation Nansulate work, or is it just a gimmick?
How Can I Monitor My Home’s Electrical Use?4
I'm looking to update and consolidate my home's electric service. Are there are any breaker boxes with built- in …
Roof Repair6
I think – no I am sure I have been ripped off by my roofer. I had a lot of dry rot and 30 sheets of plywood had to be …
Excessive Dust in House: How to Reduce or Remove1K+
I have noticed an excessive amount of dust in my home; especially in the master bathroom. It seems like I can’t keep …
Can OSB be Used as Drywall8
I have just been to a home where a contractor is using OSB as an interior wall covering and the odor is overwhelming. This home …
Roofs Creaks
We recently bought a stick home(built in the 70’s). The home inspection before purchase showed no issues with the home. …
Best Repair for Loose Joint Tape144
Joint tape is coming loose on all my ceilings I have popcorn ceilings. This is happening at the wall and ceiling joint. Can I …
Wallpaper Removal
I am removing wallpaper that has been on the walls of my bedroom for many years. Any easy way to do this without damaging the …
Garage Building Materials – And Where SHould I Build It?
I would like to build a garage, and I would like to know the best building material to use for it. We plan on living in our …
Should I Paint or Replace Siding?
I have a sixteen year old home located outside of Atlanta. It is once again time to paint. However, I notice some of the …
Toilet Makes a Fog Horn Sound When Flushed
Our guest bathroom commode makes a loud fog horn sound when flushed. It's startling to guests and embarrasing to my wife …
Roof Ventilation
My hip roof has a short ridge vent due to the hip design. My soffit vents are adequately open. Will I get enough natural …
Attic Ventilation: Is a Roof Fan Worth It?
My power attic ventilator fan has died after 22 years. I had a new roof put on 6 years ago and I now have ridge vents on both my …
Leveling a New Floor
We just had a new addition put on our slab, ranch-style house. It is about a 10'x40' addition in the center of our home. …
Seeking Home Maintenance Manual
I'd like a book on Home Maintenance, the book offered here is geared towards more contractors, selling one's home, etc. …
Replace Attic Insulation with Foam
I live in the panhandle of Texas, where we can have several 100+ days in the summer and temps below 10 in the winter. My attic …
Concrete Patio: Repair or Replace?
My older home has concrete and pea gravel for the drive and patio deck around the pool. The rocks are coming loose and I have …
How to Find Salvage Yards
I am trying to find building material salvage yards in either the St. Louis area, or the Springfield, MO area. How can I find …
Standby Generator Comparison
Hi: I am in the market to purchase and install a standby generator for my home. I am considering a generator that will service …
Painting Over Stripes
A couple of years ago, I painted my grand-daughters bedroom. The walls are a light brown on orange peel texter. I painted 2 …