Henri de Marne
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Bathroom moisture can damage finish on door moldingsDec 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. Several years ago, we had new oak moldings and doors installed in our upstairs hall, bedrooms and baths. We are now near completion of a remodel upstairs, which i...
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Acid stain of patio can reveal unsightly concrete imperfectionsDec 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I had my patio power washed and acid stained. The acid stain turned out horribly, very uneven, etc. I need to do something, and I can't afford to spend $3,000 to ...
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Don't vent bathroom fan through roof in cold regionDec 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I have mold in my attic that has been caused by my bathrooms fans not being vented through my roof. What type of contractor could do this job? A. First, bathroom...
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Mystery powder near chimney not a big dealDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - By Henri de Marne Q. After October's heavy rains, a white powder appeared on some of the decorative bricks surrounding my chimney as it passes through the second flo...
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Narrow gaps in wood floor are difficult to hideNov 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. We have lived in our house for 38 years and have removed the carpet from the hardwood floor in a bedroom. The wood is in excellent condition, except for the many ...
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Plastic pipe joints should stay putNov 19, 2010 10:00 pm - By Henri de Marne Q. We updated our sink with plastic plumbing about five years ago and added a dishwasher. Every so often, the plastic elbow will come loose and spi...
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Air leaks in house draw odors from basementNov 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. We recently purchased a new home, which is about 7 years old. An odor from the basement seems to be drawn upstairs to the main floor, so I am putting towels at th...
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How to carpet over basement slabNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We would like to finish our basement and need your expertise on how to go about it, especially the slab floor. With excellent gravel soil and perimeter footing dr...
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Old wood stains can loose their drying capabilityOct 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We're getting our house ready to put on the market, so I asked my husband to stain the deck. It is about 10 years old and not well maintained. He stained it with ...
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Two bathroom chalks are best, but each have a disadvantageOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We clipped your column titled “Silicone caulk doesn't stand up to polyurethane,” knowing that we would need the product you recommended Sikaflex-1a which we cou...