Henri de Marne
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Latex over paneling may require special primerDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I plan on painting the paneling on my walls in our family room. I will be using a latex paint. Is there any special primer I should use? Or should I be OK with ju...
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New windows need to blend with existing architectureDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I have a 1931 center-hall colonial with 38 double-hung, six-over-six windows with aluminum storms. The windows are drafty. The storms rattle when the wind blows, ...
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Solution to basement's dirty stucco wallsDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. We have a finished basement with stucco walls. We don't like the appearance or how dirty they get. Is there a somewhat simple way to replace them? If not, can you...
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Decision to go solar will eventually prove worthwhileNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. We are thinking of installing solar energy because it's cheaper than PSEG for electricity. Overall, do you think solar is cheaper? What do you think, and do you k...
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Drywall tape cracking can be serious problemNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. We are experiencing problems with our cathedral ceiling -- cracking and wrinkling along the seams, along the peak and at the sides where the ceiling meets the wal...
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Low pH, copper pipes turning water blueNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. The water that comes into our toilet is so blue. I have a well, and the water in my bathtub is also blue. It is so hard to clean. Can you tell me why we have such...
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Value of waterproofing solutions depends on customerNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. We live in the so-called "five sisters" neighborhood in the south end of Burlington, Vt. Nice area, but apparently prone to wet basements. I took your advice and ...
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Siding stain most likely fungus, not moldOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. Our daughter has a brand new home with vinyl-siding exterior. There are little dark dots all over the siding, which she thinks is mold. She had the same problem o...
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Flooding poses questions about flooring optionsOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. We recently had a couple of inches of water in our basement, due to the record flooding in the Midwest (the first time in the 18 years we have lived in our house)...
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Proper insulation is key to comfort in new lake houseOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. We are building a home on the lake, facing west. The first floor will be at 105-foot elevation and graded away from the home. Parts of the lot will be at 102-foot...