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DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 10-03-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By slownsteady
Thanks for responding. I just about gave up on...

Thanks for responding. I just about gave up on this thread. Yeah, so based on the fact that the first roof lasted this long, we decided that no extra venting was needed. We don't really want to...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 10-01-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,243
Posted By slownsteady
To the OP: Why do you want a concrete floor in...

To the OP: Why do you want a concrete floor in the first place? Have you considered a different flooring material that might cover the rough floor without making all that dust & noise?
DIY Home Repair Forum: HouseRepairTalk Website Help 09-21-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By slownsteady
Yeah, that's why I didn't look to see if I was...

Yeah, that's why I didn't look to see if I was signed in, because i usually am. Is that a Mac problem? I'm not always sitting at the same computer.
DIY Home Repair Forum: HouseRepairTalk Website Help 09-21-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By slownsteady
Quick reply box notice

There is not much that's more frustrating than composing an answer and taking the time to type it in - and not realizing that you're not signed in until you hit the 'post' button. Some kind of...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 09-21-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,538
Posted By slownsteady
T Since a loft is usually an open space...

T

Since a loft is usually an open space to the room below, no fire breaks involved.



The top of the tube should be as close to the ceiling of the loft as possible; The bottom of...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Garden and Lawncare 09-21-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,624
Posted By slownsteady
They look beautiful...but not very comfortable.

They look beautiful...but not very comfortable.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 09-20-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,917
Posted By slownsteady
Interesting site: what's the definition of...

Interesting site: what's the definition of "insolation", exactly?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 09-20-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By slownsteady
If the value of the shed's contents is important...

If the value of the shed's contents is important - is worth more than the roofing panels, then you should not fool around with a potentially leaky roof.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 09-20-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,538
Posted By slownsteady
I'm surprised your condo association will let you...

I'm surprised your condo association will let you do anything to the roof or walls beyond the paint.
If your unit is a standalone, maybe you could try something. But then again, what you do to the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 09-19-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,917
Posted By slownsteady
That's hard to believe. Did you get more than one...

That's hard to believe. Did you get more than one quote? Maybe this guy was selling hot air.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 09-19-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,336
Posted By slownsteady
never heard of 'wind panels'. What are they?

never heard of 'wind panels'. What are they?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 09-19-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 737
Posted By slownsteady
We had the same situation when we bought this...

We had the same situation when we bought this house. It was years before we could correct it (by rearranging the kitchen), but the fridge really did not suffer any damage. In fact it is still in use....
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 09-19-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By slownsteady
At some point, petroleum products will just...

At some point, petroleum products will just become too expensive. That's when renewable fuels will get their chance.

Did anyone hear about a company in Texas thats using dried up oil wells to...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 09-19-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,786
Posted By slownsteady
This discussion reminded me of an older one here:...

This discussion reminded me of an older one here:

http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f9/compact-florescent-bulbs-7214/

Since then I found out that CFLs don't like to be upside down or in a ceiling...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Garden and Lawncare 09-19-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,624
Posted By slownsteady
Bark is just too combustible, stone is a better...

Bark is just too combustible, stone is a better idea. Pea gravel won't make a good base for chairs & stuff because the legs will sink in, and your guest will have a hard time getting comfortable.
...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Garden and Lawncare 09-19-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,216
Posted By slownsteady
Landscaping projects are a lot of fun, but we...

Landscaping projects are a lot of fun, but we don't have enough info about your property to really get into it. And let's not even get into budget concerns...

But I see a nice border along your...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 09-18-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 527
Posted By slownsteady
Are the water tanks the blue ones in the second...

Are the water tanks the blue ones in the second photo or the large gray ones in the first photo?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 09-18-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By slownsteady
Vented Drip edge

This actually is a multi-part question but I'll try to keep it short.

I've got a gambrel roof that is due for a re-roofing. The last time it was done about 21 years ago, we used dimensional...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Water Softener and Heater 07-31-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,399
Posted By slownsteady
Depends on the specific filter - and the...

Depends on the specific filter - and the maintenance of it.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 12-08-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By slownsteady
Sounds like you have a legitimate grievance. But...

Sounds like you have a legitimate grievance. But you'll have to make a strong case, and a lot of noise to get anyone's attention. How does the contract guarantee workmanship?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Pest Control 12-08-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By slownsteady
Squirrels will bite if threatened, but I don't...

Squirrels will bite if threatened, but I don't think you will get near them, even if you try. Unfortunately, IMO you may have to lay traps or poison.
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 12-05-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,295
Posted By slownsteady
Hi folks, I don't have any answers, but i have a...

Hi folks, I don't have any answers, but i have a suggestion.

Paul, since it sounds like the problem started when the thermostat was changed,maybe it would be good to start there. It certainly...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Chit-Chat 12-05-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,188
Posted By slownsteady
Wow, what a peculiar thread! It started with...

Wow, what a peculiar thread! It started with SouthPark, meandered through a dissertation on zombie movies, and has now traveled into a diatribe on higher education! And it only took two years to...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Windows and Doors 12-05-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By slownsteady
I live in the northeast & have never heard of a...

I live in the northeast & have never heard of a PTS foundation. Can someone clue me in?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 11-29-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,736
Posted By slownsteady
Unless you are partial to the glass blocks,...

Unless you are partial to the glass blocks, consider replacing the whole window with a vinyl replacement window. You can get frosted glass for privacy.
It appears that you have a vent at the top of...
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