Henri de Marne
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Shingle underlayment protects both structure and shinglesSep 07, 2014 5:01 am - Q. Architectural shingles were installed over bare roof boards on our house four years ago. Will the absence of felt underlay affect the shingles' life? Can a metal roof...
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Handle aluminum gutter cleaner with careAug 31, 2014 12:01 am - Q. I enjoy your articles. A past article included a "recipe" for cleaning aluminum gutters. I've used it before but have misplaced it. I believe it included TSP and poss...
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Unqualified contractor makes poor attic repairsAug 24, 2014 1:01 am - Q: I read your column in the Daily Herald each week and always find it interesting. We had bathroom vents incorrectly installed into the attic, rather than being vented ...
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Leave 'professional installations' to the professionalsAug 17, 2014 12:01 am - Q. I wanted to let you know I installed 10 Magnetite windows - several were cut wrong and they sent me a YouTube installation video after my installation. I was looking ...
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Seal off entry points to cut off insect invasionAug 05, 2014 1:01 am - Q. Bees and wasps are making our home theirs. How do we deter them from doing this? We've had D-Bug and Terminix come to no avail. A. Where do the insects make your home...
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Additional insulation may not be worth it in some casesAug 03, 2014 12:01 am - Q. My house is a 50-year-old, two-story colonial with a basement and four bedrooms. The first floor is brick and the second floor is vinyl siding installed over wood sid...
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Powerful odor is intermittent, difficult to pinpointJul 27, 2014 12:01 am - Q. Both my wife and myself, and I suspect even our border collie, read your column in the Daily Herald. We find your advice to be interesting and informative. Consequent...
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Aim to keep frost at bay when insulating basement wallsJul 20, 2014 12:01 am - Q. I have a concrete block foundation that ranges from fully exposed to totally below grade. The basement area is dry, and I intend to finish the space. What method of i...
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Chimney leaves black stains on bricksJul 13, 2014 12:01 am - Q. Please help! We have a wood-burning stove in our basement. Last fall, my husband put a chimney cap on and now we have creosote on our chimney brick and vinyl siding. ...
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Weather, clean surface key to asphalt sealant applicationJun 29, 2014 12:01 am - Q. My problem is my blacktop sealer won't stay on. Originally, I thought this was because it was sprayed on and not brushed in, so last summer I cleaned the drive with m...