Quick Column Summary: How to prevent pot filler pipe from freezing Insulate the wall cavity Caulk all the gaps Keep pipe on warm side of insulation Tom Chan wants to install a new pot filler faucet in an outside wall. But he's got a problem. "I want to install a pot filler faucet. How do Read More »
Quick Column Summary: Have asphalt shingles improved There are great shingles out there Metal roofing is great too Use ice and watershields Barb Koehler, who lives in Moultonborough, NH, is facing an expensive re-roofing project. I have a feeling she has the same decroted pieces-of-crap shingles on her house that I have. Read this: "Tim, Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: ProLED bulbs Hazard: The LED bulbs can overheat and fall onto consumers below, posing impact and burn hazards. Remedy: Replace Read More »
Sewer Gas Smell When Sink Used Quick Column Summary: Sewer smell from vents after master sink used Probably biofilm Clean with a bottle brush Use Stain Solver, oxygen bleach J. A. Coffey, Jr. has a stinky problem when he runs water in his master bath sinks. His problem was featured in the July 16, 2014 Read More »
It's Friday. That means it's time to get projects done this weekend. How would you like to watch a VERY CONTROVERSIAL video of mine? It's about using a pressure washer on a shingle roof!!!!! I can hear your screeching now! Watch the video and pay attention to the RED notes in the video. Be sure Read More »
If you're like me, you might be on a budget. Purchasing new kitchen cabinets could cripple your finances and put you into a real money pit with steep sides. Would you be shocked to discover you could transform the look of your kitchen for less than $150 and some medium effort on your part? All Read More »
How To Solder Copper Tubing - It's Really Easy Revised February 2018 I’ve been a master plumber for nearly thirty years, but you don’t even have to have one day of apprentice school under your belt to be able to solder a simple joint in standard copper tubing. Successful soldering is just a matter Read More »
Two weeks have blown by. What happened in your world? In my world, I was at Mt. Washington volunteering for four days to work communications for the Climb to the Clouds Auto Race, I moved my daughter home for the last time from college, I worked on the train for three days straight, blah, blah, Read More »
Quick Column Summary: Basement with water issues and mold Is it the builders fault Building code is for the minimum standard Research and detailed planning is required David Fern has lots of water and mold in his basement. He's one unhappy customer and wants to know who should have paid to make sure this didn't Read More »
Emergency Building Tools and Supplies - Be Prepared After the Storm, Fire, or Earthquake "...the fire department will protect and defend the most-valuable assets first..." Quick Column Summary: Emergency tools and supplies Without help for days during an emergency Short lists of tools and supplies Keep them close California Here I Come - Earthquakes and Read More »
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