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• Posted in thread: Fruit Flies are annoying! on 07-11-2012 at 03:00 AM
  I do a variation of what joecaption said. I take a bowl and put about a cup of vinegar in it.
  Then I put some plastic wrap tightly over it and punch several small holes in it. The flies are
  attracted ...

• Posted in thread: Complete foundation replacement 2 bids 2 different directions on 05-31-2012 at 01:42 AM
  Based on the quoted figures, paying $25,000 more for the luxury of not having to fir out
  interior walls is quite a premium. Wouldn't be worth it to me, but it's your $$$, not mine.
  Contractors love fo...

• Posted in thread: It's time for new gutters, and I need some help on 05-30-2012 at 01:48 AM
  I didn't really notice the siding getting wet from the rain just the dirt around the
  foundation. I've had a few big rainstorms already since getting the new gutters and it's
  keeping the dirt around th...

• Posted in thread: Complete foundation replacement 2 bids 2 different directions on 05-30-2012 at 01:41 AM
  I've got some foundation/basement issues that while not immediately threatening my house, will
  only get worse with time and eventually will need replaced or addressed. My basement floor is
  in terrible...

• Posted in thread: It's time for new gutters, and I need some help on 05-26-2012 at 12:54 PM
  I bought some new seamless gutters with gutter toppers. Had first rain since installing them
  and they're working beautifully. I got 3 bids. Interestingly, the contractor with the best
  reputation endin...

• Posted in thread: Dewatering my site with a french drain. Some questions. on 05-16-2012 at 09:45 PM
  Hi everyone. I have some questions about putting in a french drain.On the south side of my
  property the slope of the earth between my neighbor's house and mine is not very favorable for
  me. Not only a...

• Posted in thread: Installing attic fan (options) on 05-10-2012 at 01:04 AM
  I think that study that GBR posted supports the notion that powered attic fans aren't a very
  good investment if you're looking to cut AC costs or try to cool the house. What about moisture
  issues thou...

• Posted in thread: It's time for new gutters, and I need some help on 05-10-2012 at 12:55 AM
  I have shorter overhangs. Is it possible to have them extended out a little bit to capture more
  of the rain?

• Posted in thread: Will adding weed cloth and mulch around my foundation cause basement dampness? on 05-10-2012 at 12:31 AM
  I want to put down some paper and mulch to control the weeds and for cosmetic value. I already
  have a damp basement which i deal with by opening windows when it's dry out (fall, early
  spring) and dehu...

• Posted in thread: It's time for new gutters, and I need some help on 05-06-2012 at 12:44 PM
  I have an 800 square foot house. The roof has some cosmetic issues but it still serves its
  purpose and probably has another 5 years before it NEEDS replaced. I would ideally like to
  replace the roof a...