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January 30, 2003

I have a number of chimneys in my house, and they are tall. When the temperature starts to warm up outside, say in the high 40's the chimneys develop a good downdraft.…

January 29, 2003

Customer wants heat in the tile floor of a bathroom I am working on.  Not primary heat source - there is a forced air duct in the space but it…

January 29, 2003

We are buying a condo in Upstate New York which was built in 1965.  The condo does not have air conditioning.  Residents use window air conditions.   Are there central air…

January 29, 2003

I have just installed 2 1500 watt toe kick heaters in my kitchen. Before I even got the chance to turn them on someone tells me these are somewhat dangerous.…

January 29, 2003

85 sf, new construction, 8/0 ceiling, two outside walls (in the corner of the second floor plan), three windows each about 33 x 56, and we want to use electricity. …

January 29, 2003

Last year I converted from baseboard heat to a gas-forced air furnace in order to get central air and humidification in my house. The only place to put it was…

January 28, 2003

Hi  I am trying to install a bathtub grab bar in a partially renovated bathroom.There is tile over Wonderboard (concrete) and the stud finder is not giving good readings. The…

January 28, 2003

I need to run some ductwork into basement space that I'm finishing.  The ceiling is still wide open.  Although I think the furnace is a bit too small, I want…

January 27, 2003

I have a flat roof shop with an upstairs I would like to finish off.  It is not practical to vent this roof in the normal manor. I have a…

January 26, 2003

Probalbly a dumb question, but does it take a special blower to blow cellulose "densely" (I'm not sure if the terminology is correct).  I'm interested in covering exposed rafters with…