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October 17, 2002

I'm a newbie in need of quick help re: duct materials.  We are in the process of replacing our boiler with a gas-fired furnace in our 1100 sq. ft. bungalow.…

October 17, 2002

OK, we have a relatively new gas furnace, for forced hot water, baseboard heat. There has also been extensive upgrades made to the electrical service. Can anyone tell me why,…

October 17, 2002

 All, I am curious about a recent inspection I had on my 1 ½ year old project – my retirement home in California.   The gas (propane) line pressure test…

October 16, 2002

Got a very frustrating problem with a Sterling unit heater that's been converted for LP. I hung this thing about three years ago and every year after setting idle for…

October 16, 2002

This group says don't be shy, so here goes. I'm building (having built for me actually) a top quality house. The walls are insulated concrete forms and the roof structure…

October 15, 2002

I've got electric baseboard heat in my condo, someone suggested that I can switch to electric hydronic baseboard and it will be cheaper and more efficient. Being a cabinetmaker/carpenter I…

October 14, 2002

a/c vent screwup.  forgot to add the blocking for the vent covers, nothing to screw to but drywall.  attic side of vents under sixteen inches of blowned, some cannot get…

October 14, 2002

Is there any type of spray urethane (other than the little cans of 'great stuff') that i can buy? i posted a message about bat proofing my house, and think…

October 14, 2002

I have a 100+ year old house and the 18" thick limestone foundation gets damp after rains. I tried running fans and having the windows open the first two summers…

October 14, 2002

I have a 100+ year old brick house in Wisconsin, and I mean layer of brick on the outside and a layer on the inside with the plaster right over…