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It has a 15 amp fuse built into it. I don't see why it would be unsafe.

I'd go to the library and take out a good book on tiling. You can also buy one fairly cheaply at the big box stores, or even research it on the internet. Google "ceramic tile floor install" Let me google that for you

So Ohmy, did you come here to offer any real help or did you just come to bully the homeowners? :D

Look at the dates - two years ago.

I'd plug the leaks in the walls of the crawlspace, put down plastic sheeting over the dirt to reduce water vapor and make it nicer to crawl on. Then I'd insulate the walls of the crawlspace. Should make a big difference in comfort and mustiness.

Good review. I'd also recommend getting at least 3 quotes before you buy. Make sure that you are comparing like furnaces (efficiency) with like warranties. I replaced mine a year ago and got quotes that varied by several thousand dollars. Another important step is to accurately determine how big...

I admit it has been about 30 years since engineering school. Can you please explain why this is an issue for this homeowner?

Goodman makes builder grade stuff, though I've heard that they are better than they used to be.

How about covering it with 1/2" hardware cloth?

There are only a small number of manufacturers of furnaces. Do a little research on the internet and see who makes what.

I wouldn't do anything more, except may put in a ceiling below the floor if that is your intention. What you did wasn't perfect, but it made the floor a lot stiffer.

If you have already replaced the air gap, I'd replace the tubes. Likely one is split, as you suspect.

I think you can do the same thing with flour - or just about any dust. Dust explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The answer is YES, a flicker is a protected species. Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Here are some techniques to discourage woodpeckers. Woodpecker Damage

You need both. An appraisal is largely based on what similar homes have sold for in the area. A home inspection is a detailed look at the integrity of the house by a person trained in that skill.

When the warm, moist air from your home tries to escape, it is stopped at the vapor barrier. If the barrier is on the heated side, it stops here as a vapor. If it continues through the insulation to the vapor barrier (installed backward) it condenses to water and soaks the insulation.

Regarding legality, I'd give a call to your local electrical building inspector - they can be very helpful. This switching is an unusual setup - normally switches are located outside a wet area.

I think you'd do best figure out where the air leaks are. I use a burning incense stick to locate leaks. You can increase leakage by turning on bath and kitchen fans, or putting a box fan in another window to exhaust air. Window replacement can almost never be justified for energy savings...

Where do the windows leak? I have double hung windows and found that by adding extra gaskets to the top and bottom sashes they are tight now. They may also be leaking around the outside of their frame. You can pull off the moldings and foam seal the frames, then replace the moldings.

Reread post #21 . Ironically, corporations have so much control now, they can send a lynch mob against anyone that opposes them by manipulating highly emotional topics like abortion, socialism, racism, social class competition, immigration, etc.