Henri de Marne
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Handy tool for stubborn packagesMay 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Sometime late last year, you mentioned an interesting tool that made it easy to open all types of packages, etc. I believe it was designed by women, and you thought i...
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Only option is to buckle down, buy new laminate floorMay 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My daughter has a Pergo-type laminate floor in the kitchen. Unfortunately, the dishwasher sprung a leak, and water seeped in the immediate area, causing some buck...
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Faulty hot-water heater leaves reader in the coldMay 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. We live in a house we bought five years ago. All was well until recently when we started running out of hot water while showering. We used to be able to take consecut...
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Leaky shower could lead to social problemsApr 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I have a big problem and I hope you can help me. I have a terrazzo base shower stall that has a couple of hairline cracks. So when I take a shower, it leaks. Is there...
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Solving the mystery of the yellow snowApr 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. We live in South Burlington, Vt., in a free-standing (two to a unit) condo. After the last two snowstorms, we have noticed a yellow liquid dripping off the roof. ...
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Go green to keep drains cleanApr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Just over 15 years ago, I had my kitchen remodeled and moved the sink from the "water wall" to under the window to create an "L" shaped kitchen. I called in three...
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Cold house keeps residents chillyMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Just recently, there was an article detailing signs of insufficient attic insulation. The particular signs mentioned were no snow on the roof and icicles dangling fro...
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Where there are cracks, there will be waterMar 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I have a problem in my basement. I have been in this home for 25 years. I purchased the home when it was built. My problem is that one of my concrete blocks on th...
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Quick tip to keep screws rust-freeMar 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Quick question: I work outside for the gas company. I remove the faceplate on the gas meter where the index is. The problem is by beach areas; the screws become r...
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Sump pump powerless to stop the flowMar 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Thanks for your great advice columns! Two questions re: basements: 1. We have a poured concrete foundation and a sump hole into which flows endless water, under the c...