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I got it figured out thanks again Paul.

I got the taco 569-2 24v 40va transformer yesterday also.

Paul, the zone valves that I sweated in were 572's i think. they have 3 posts on the side? I have no existing wires, what wire goes where?

paul can you explain in laymen terms how to wire from the thermostat, to the zone valve, to the transformer, and to the furnace?

yes that is what i need but they want as much to ship as the item costs! I cant' find any locally, i've called about 7 places now.. they all recommend an alternative....

i am also having trouble finding a taco 24v transformer, they must not make them anymore, should i use a honeywell? if so what one?

I have installed 3 taco zone valves in my 3 heating loops in my house. I need to purchase a Taco 569 transformer and need information on how to wire it. Can anyone explain this in simple terms rather than the vague diagrams on the box or the internet? I have 3 thermostats also, what wires go...

Thanks for the advice, anyone else want to throw their 2 cents in?

I am remodeling my kitchen in less than 1 month. I am considering going with a stock kitchen from Bertch or a custom mennonite kitchen. They are working about to be about the same price? Both come with good reviews from what I can tell. I'm leaning toward the custom because they have been...

any other suggestions from other painters?

I have been putting off painting my wooden six panel unfinished doors and 2 exterior metal doors for years now since I replaced/ remodeled the house. I was considering buying a Wagner power painter but have been scared off by the reviews on the internet. What do you guys suggest I use?

I am considering finishing my large attic. The major issue I see is the heat and cooling in the room. IN the winter its very cold up there and in the summer very hot. I know there is 4 old windows in there and no insulation in the plaster walls. I don't have a cooling system in the house and...

Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I have a bucket of Sheetrock Green lid on hand I guess that would not be considered fast drying compound?> Steve when you say painters putty do you mean like wood putty or is this something different?

I have alot of nail hoes from a brad nailer in my crown molding and window and door casings that need to be puttied and then painted. Also the 45 deg corners on the crown and windows and doors. the trim is that styrofoam style light finish trim from Lowes. Any ideas best product to use on...

What do you suggest to remove a few layers of wallpaper. What would you use to repair loose or missing areas of plaster?

I have a bedroom I want to remodel. There is 2 layers of wallpaper with some residual glue below them. The walls are overall in good shape except for some small cracks, nothing major really but can be seen through the wallpaper. Should I repair/ patch the plaster or just re-drywall? Any...

yeah i think the one guy said 60 dollars more to do Ice and Water around the guttered edges.

olddog, in my area it is not a code to have Ice and water around guttered edges. I was just wondering if you would on a 7 pitch if you didnt' have to by codes? Thanks

I am replacing my roof in a few weeks. My roof pitch is about a 7/12. All of my quotes were to use Ice and water in the valley's but some suggested using ice and water around the guttered edges? is this necessary? thanks in advance!

handyguys, you are correct the most problematic areas are south facing.