Discussion Forum
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Who do I call for this work?
I would like to have the concrete walkway in front of my house redone and add a concrete car pad added at the road at the end of the walkway.…
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Central Air Replacement Estimate
I am thinking about replacing out 14 year old central Intertherm AC. I have absolutely no idea what these systems cost and don't want to waste someone's time if it…
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Drainwater Heat Revovery Systems
I'm in Maryland where the electric companies have been deregulated. KWH rate is about $.11 and will go up again in June. My greatest energy user is the water heater.…
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Hairline porcelain cracks
We have a porcelain vanity top that was installed in 2005. After about 1 year, the porcelain in the sink started developing hairline cracks. They are cosmetic and appear to…
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Chimney Sweeping
How often, if ever, do you need to have a chimney cleaned that serves an oil furnace? The furnace is professionally serviced annually and we burn only 275-300 gallons of…
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This Old House – New Orleans
Does anyone know how the New Orleans house shown on "This Old House" faired following Hurricane Katrina? Steve Thomas was asked the question in an interview, but he claimed to…
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Light switch not controlled by breaker
What does this mean? I had to tighten the wires for an outlet in the bathroom. The outlet and overhead light are on the same wire. I went down stairs…
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Chain Link Fence Questions
I was thinking of having someone erect a chain link fence in my backyard along the property line. Do contractors generally estimate fencing/installation by linear foot? Would anyone be willing…
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Westhollow Laminate from iFloor
Has anyone used Westhollow laminate sold by iFloor? What are your impressions/opinion of it (aside from your overall opinion of laminate vs. real wood)? I like and have installed Alloc…
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Shower without a p-trap
Our shower does not have a p- or s- trap - it is connected directly to the sewer pipe in the basement, so we oftem have sewer gas smells in…