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Damp basement when the boiler runs
I have an 1940's brick colonial in northern IL. The basement is 1/2 finished and heated. On the unfinished side I have a large boiler that heats water filled radiators.…
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Is this idea safe / legal? (wiring question)
Hello there, I am installing semi-built in desks in my living room. I am going to be installing some low voltage lighting (with a plug-in transformer) and I would like…
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odd smell from gas fireplaces, not gas
Hello there, I have an approx 75 yr old house with 2 fireplaces. They were originally wood burning, but have been converted to gas. They both have gas log arrangements,…
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wiring a new wall sconce
Hello there, I am planning on adding two wall sconces in my living room, where there are currently no lights at all. I have some experience working with electric wiring…
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proper use of a sledge to locate studs?
I am a very short amount of patience away from resorting to the sledgehammer approach. Any help will be appreciated by me and my family. My house is about 75…
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Quiet single room air handling????
Here is the situation. I have a den in my basement in northeastern IL. we use it as a home theater / office space. The room is approx 15x25x7.5. During the…
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BRRRR fireplace making it colder
here's the situation. 75 year old house in Northeastern IL. 2 fireplaces that were woodburing, but have been converted to gas log. The one that is giving me trouble has…