Henri de Marne
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Advice on rolled linoleum flooringMar 11, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Being an avid reader of your weekly column, I would like advice for remodeling work on my 11-year-old home in Vermont. When I had this home built in 2006, I decided t...
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Fixing the floor next to a bathtubMar 04, 2018 5:00 am - Q. We had a whirlpool tub and surround put in our main bathroom a few years ago. We now have an issue where the shower has leaked onto the floor from the front edge - ma...
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Do not discharge brine into septic systemFeb 25, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I'm seeking your advice on how to safely and effectively dispose of softener brine after regeneration. Initially brine was plumbed through the septic system. Because ...
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Keep plants from growing in basement window wellsFeb 18, 2018 5:00 am - Q. We remodeled a 60-year-old, ranch-style home four years ago. We enjoy the house immensely except for water issues in the basement. After installing a sump pump and re...
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New furnace causes icing and frost issuesFeb 11, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I am having frost and icing problems. My furnace is two years old and several HVAC guys and a contractor have been unable to figure out the problem. I am wondering if...
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Ember leaves burn mark on wood floorFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Last night, while loading the wood stove, an ember popped out, just missing the hearth rug and landing on our wood floor. The floor is unstained solid oak with a uret...
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Steam cleaning fine when fixing old floor groutJan 29, 2018 9:00 am - Q. I have a foyer in my house with randomly placed square and rectangular stones glued onto wood flooring. This was done in the '80s. None of the stones have loosened in...
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Roof vent pipe frosts over in the coldJan 21, 2018 5:00 am - Q. My 3-inch vent pipe for my house has been frosting up and plugging. I have never had this problem in the past. I know it had been subzero for a while. To me that is t...
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Vent fans to the outside to keep cold air out of bathroomJan 14, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Do you have a bathroom fan that you like? I've got a late 1950s ranch. Two full baths back up to one another - both 8-by-8. We have not remodeled yet, but plan to thi...
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Chimney causes drafts in warm homeJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I read you column every week, but have not come across this problem. We live in a condo that is about 22 years old. We have a lot of cold air coming into our living r...