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 installing automatic door sweepsCan anybody tell me if automatic door sweeps can be cut to size? I see some that are 36" long but I need to install one on a 30" basement… Started by Kari SauderLatest Reply |
 Roof Air Vents Above Bend Oregon Garage AtticMy home, built in 1990, has two vents (plus a hot water tank exhaust pipe vent and various leaks to the outside) located in the roof over a… Started by John HarperLatest Reply |
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installing automatic door sweepsCan anybody tell me if automatic door sweeps can be cut to size? I see some that are 36" long but I need to install one on a 30" basement… Started by Kari Sauder |
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Roof Air Vents Above Bend Oregon Garage AtticMy home, built in 1990, has two vents (plus a hot water tank exhaust pipe vent and various leaks to the outside) located in the roof over a… Started by John Harper |
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 Indoor Air Quality, Mold and the Proper Home Owner ResponseDon't panic! Properly Responding to Mold in the Home Started by James H. Bushart |
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 Air Sealing WoesI have been able to reduce the leakage rate of a challenging house built in the 1920s. Still, the homeowners are adamant about wanting to… Started by Patrick Michaelyan |
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Treating crawl spaces (with ductwork) when the adjacent basement ceiling is insulated.I am currently speaking with a homeowner who would like to replace the existing FG batt insulation in the ceiling above his crawl space. Th… Started by Patrick Michaelyan |
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 Insulating a garage in hot dry climate?I do not believe it makes sense to insulate a garage in a hot climate like the desert southwest. This assumes the homeowner does NOT plan t… Started by Craig Bird |
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 Favorite way to seal electrical boxes/outlets?What is the preferred method of sealing electrical boxes? 1: Foam gaskets behind trim plate 2: Expanding foam 3: Caulking 4: Drywall Mud Started by Bob Blanchette |
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