We have lived in our home for 7 years and have had to replace four windows because the inside panes crack and spider (usually during…
We have a 1100-square-foot 1950’s ranch. The interior basement walls look good, but we have several hairline cracks visible on the one-foot exterior block that…
How long should a sump pump last? Mine runs quite frequently, and is about 13 years old. I have a backup, but I think I…
My Formica cabinet doors have some shiny spots that I cannot remove. Someone told me they put a varnish on their doors. Is there a…
What do “sones” refer to in exhaust fan sound ratings? If nearly silent is 0.9, how loud is a 4? Answer: That is a great…
I have a 1920s house with a dry, block basement. I’m thinking of insulating and finishing it, but hesitant about the ceiling. I have a…
My 2-year-old grandson became an artist with a furniture touch-up marker on a hollow, unfinished wood bathroom door. I really do not want this door…
We have a cast-iron bathtub from about 1948. I cannot keep it looking clean anymore. We heard about tub lining. Is that good? We installed…
I have mildew growing on the gutters and vinyl siding on the side of the house that doesn’t get much sun. I noticed on your…
I have a 1954 ranch with an attached garage. Water from melting snow (and rain the rest of the year) accumulates in the center of…