Discussion Forum
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French drain underground drain
Dear Sirs: Have a wet corner in the yard - no basement. No crawl space problems but looking for advice on easiest / most effective underground drain system. Looked at…
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USB receptacles
Want to replace existing receptacles with those having USB charging capacity..any thoughts?
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Vent baths into AC return
Whatvwouldnbe wrong with venting my shower stall directly into the AC return duct?
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Dehumidifier in bath
Instead of venting the air from the bath to reduce moisture why not just install a dehumidifierand drain the water into the toilet tank. Thinking about mounting wall units unobtrusively…
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Concrete pavers over concrete patio
Existing patio is circa 1952; it is about 200 sq ft. I want to double it which means either I remove the existing patio and put all the pavers on…
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Putting bath exhaust fan through brick wall
Is there any such thing as a vent that fits into the space that is left when a brick is removed. Would that be more practical than cutting a 4"…
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Painting brick
I have a 1953 vintage mostly brick ranch in Richmond, VA. I am considering paing or whitewashingthe brick. Actually was unable to find anyone listing whitewashing as a service. Am…
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Wood windows
I am a homeowner (not a pro) and an amateur woodworker. I would appreciate someone either explaining the parts of a double hung, tilt sash window or point me to…
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Very compact bathroom
Need suggestions of fixtures etc for very small bath. Size Approximately 4' x 4'. This will be a 1/2 bath (toilet and sink). As to why; it is being squeezed…
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soapstone tile floor
I am looking for some advice. I want to replace the vinyl bathroom floor with soapstone tiles. I think I need to put down concrete backer board? Is the difference in…