Henri de Marne
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Icy vent stack may be culprit in bathroom odorMar 03, 2013 4:39 am - Q. A while back, you gave us advice about a problem with our tile installation. That was the best advice we were given, and it was very helpful. Last winter, we started ...
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Powder room plagued by foul odorFeb 24, 2013 2:35 am - Q. The powder room on the first floor of my two-story house has a sewer smell (annoying and obvious, but not overwhelming). I had a plumber fix a plugged toilet in this ...
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New driveway needs proper stone baseFeb 17, 2013 3:00 am - Q. This spring, I plan on making my driveway bigger to accommodate my new garage. I need to excavate some topsoil and put a base under it. My question is: Should I use N...
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Rotted doorframe can be patchedFeb 10, 2013 4:01 am - Q. I can’t recall whether my problem has been addressed or not, but after years of saving your articles, I feel a need for my own advice from you. My basement is accesse...
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It’s best to vent bathroom fans downwardJan 27, 2013 4:57 am - Q. I am a regular reader of your column, and I have paid close attention to your recommendations for venting bathroom exhaust fans. I don’t, however, believe that I have...
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Remedies to remove musty odor from old furnitureJan 20, 2013 4:00 am - Q. I don't know if you have ever heard of this problem, but here it is: My grandmother gave me a dresser and a tall chest that my daughter uses for her clothes. The ches...
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New year brings changes in furnace efficiency standardsJan 06, 2013 4:14 am - Q. I live in a four-story condo building with 64 residents. It is my understanding that if we do not upgrade our older furnaces to 80 percent AFUE (annual fuel utilizati...
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Annoying flies hatch from slime in drainpipesDec 30, 2012 4:56 am - Q. My daughter is plagued by moth flies. She lives in a 1957 two-story house. In her laundry room, moth flies have taken over. She has a drain there, as well as in a bac...
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When recaulking, tile and joints must be spotlessDec 16, 2012 4:16 am - Q. We are faithful readers of your article in the Daily Herald; thank you for all of the help we have received. This past spring, you had an article praising Sikaflex. H...
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AC units in windows need winter protectionDec 02, 2012 4:27 am - Q. Should I cover my window air conditioner? I have no one to help and wonder if I can do this myself. I’m a senior citizen. What type of cover should I buy, and how do ...