Henri de Marne
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Fiberglass Spackling tape keeps cracks from returningMar 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I have a friend who recently renovated her condo. All of the ceilings have radiant heat, and the only cracks are in the kitchen and bathroom. The cracks are sever...
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Separation of beam's layers is serious issueMar 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I am writing with a question about arched laminated beams that are a main structural element in my 27-year-old home. There are three beams in total, about 80 feet in ...
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Low suds detergent must be used in front-loading washing machinesFeb 27, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. We have owned a Whirlpool front-loading washing machine for three years. Just recently, the discharge water from the first washing has had a very bad odor. Any id...
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Moisture problem may be related to inadequate insulationFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I have been having a problem with my interior walls. It only happens when the weather gets extremely cold (10 to 20 degrees). A corner of my bedroom ceiling gets mild...
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Tile grout can be cleaned or even replacedFeb 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. About eight years ago we put a ceramic-tile floor in our kitchen. The tile has held up beautifully. However, over the years the grout has become quite dark in som...
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Attic 'thumps' may just be fluctuations in the woodFeb 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. Every once in a while, when it is quiet in the morning, I hear a thump that seems to come from my attic. There are no animals in my attic, so where does that thum...
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Air leaks can draw excessive dust into homeJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I have a problem with dust in my house. Our house is 63 years old. We have lived here for 18 years and have made numerous changes in the house. We are very clean ...
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Bleach may cut odor coming from sink drainJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. We have a weird problem. We have a 19-year-old ranch home with a basement in the Chicago suburbs. A few weeks ago, I noticed a mold/mildew smell coming from our m...
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Crack in sump may not be a problem if basement is dryJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I bought a new home last year, and it seems like there is always something to repair. The house is only eight years old, but I decided to replace the sump pump, a...
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Cold air coming from heat pump is puzzlingJan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I have a heat pump about which I am puzzled. The heat pump runs nicely with the thermostat set at 70 F. It goes on and off about six to seven times per hour, whic...