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  Can’t Find New Breaker

  Question We recently blew one of the circuit breakers in our 30-year-old home. We have called every electrical supply house in our area and even some outside our area to find a replacement breaker but we have...

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  Air Conditioner Blowing Circuit

  Question Why can’t I keep my air conditioner running? The existing 110V cooler has worked without fail in the same plug for about 10 years. Now, when my wife turns the lamp on while it’s running, the...

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  Wet Crawl Space Blues

  Question What do I do about moisture in my crawl space and the white water stains on the foundation walls? Ev Answer If there is puddling, pump the water out or dig a drainage trench that will...

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  Installing French Doors

  Question We would like some information regarding the best way to install double glass French doors. We have been told that sealing on the inside is the best way, and another person told us that sealing on...

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  Flashing French Doors

  Question About a recent article concerning sealing French doors. Either you didn’t understand the inquirer’s question, or you forgot it. You took everyone around the world to get to the answer – a super technical, all but...

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  Fixing A Broken Latch and how to Fix It

  Question The door latch side of my doorframe is broken. Would you tell me how to replace it? Answer James locked himself into the bathroom the day of Morris’ wedding. After the festivities had ended wife Carol...

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  Fiberglass Garage Doors

  Question I’m sick of having to repaint my plastic garage door over and over. I’ve heard of a fiberglass garage door that’s available, but haven’t been able to find it. Who sells this? Kevin, San Francisco CA...

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  Glue in New PTDF Dividers

  Question Our patio and cement walk-ways were put in with boards dividing the sections. Over the years the wood has rotted leaving about a 3-inch gap. We can figure out how to anchor new wood. We have...

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  Flashing a Deck

  Question I’ve noticed a number of vertical rust streaks on the new stucco garage wall that I had built last year. The stucco wall was painted with high quality primer and finish coats. The roof of the...

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  Deck Stain

  Question I am getting ready to stain my deck and would like a natural finish that will last as long as possible. What is the best product to use? Tony Answer We suggest that you use a...

  • Posted March 5, 2014
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