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    Vanity Sink Repair

    My bathroom vanity in an all in one which I think may be an epoxy casting. A small section of the sink surface has peeled off and I would appreciate learning if it can be fixed if it is epoxy and how to I do a repair. Thanks for your help.
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    Levelling basement Fllor

    If there a youtube video that shows that? Seeing makes it easier to understand. For DMX airflow tile is no problem because OSB is going over the underlay.
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    Levelling basement Fllor

    This might be much about nothing but 15 years ago I strapped my basement floor and lost probably 2 inches in the process. Now after a bathroom leak, I am at it again but no strapping for me. I want to know how to use a string or a straight edge to check the floor width to width along the entire...
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    Majestic Fireplace Insert Logs will not stay Lit

    DVR 33 RW Direct Vent fireplace insert Worked flawlessly since 2012 when I purchased the home Grandson placed blanket on hot glass and it melted onto the glass I Removed glass for cleaning ( no luck so far) but did not disturb logs After I reinstalled door the glass the pilot gave some...
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    Adding a Whole House Humidifier

    Thanks for getting back to me I like Honeywell but I saw one post where they were saying the wiring instructions were incorrect ( probably not this unit) and thanks for the tagline "Our constitution was ......." applies to us here in the true North as well. Are you saying I should have a pro...
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    Adding a Whole House Humidifier

    It is an Amana Distinctions forced air gas not sure if its condensing
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    Adding a Whole House Humidifier

    Looking for help on how to install a humidifier for my furnace to address dryness that is causing my hardwood floor to gap. I was able to minimise the problem when I had a 50-gallon fish tank. I want to install so that when the furnace comes on it activates or the blower is set to run when...
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    Dirty Dishes New Dishwasher

    I traded in the old dishwasher for a Kitchen Aid Serial # FW4305915 and the results were dramatic. I got a quiet cycle with a fraction of the insulation and clean dishes and glasses to boot. This was 4 months ago now the top rack is not delivering clean dishes , if there is chocolate or tea...
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    Pocket Door

    I will come over and check that out but here in Toronto that sucker is $199 and the door about $85
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    How to Move a Hot Water Heater

    Just to clarify the line drop drops down form the ceiling at a 90 degree angle off the main line, that length is say 5 feet then it meets the shutoff and a union. Next there is a short elbow over to the gas heater. My plan is to push the heater straight back about 28 inches which means the...
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    How to Move a Hot Water Heater

    My hot water heater (gas) is located so that I cannot get by it to get to the rest of the room. To date we have been using a cut out in an adjacent room ( my office) which is now going to become a laundry room ( much better plan). I am looking at 2 options , first I build a pocket door in the...
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    Pocket Door

    I need to create a neat entrance from my basement laundry room to the adjacent furnace room so that I can service my furnace periodically. There is a furnace door or opening but it is clocked off by the water heater. How do I frame and install a 24 inch pocket door ? Thanks
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    Laminate Floor and Stair Spindles

    I think I get the idea however I will try to check out a couple of model homes to get a visual picture. Thanks again
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    Solar Tubes

    Thanks very much I will plan this for next spring, the chill is soon coming to the True North.
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    Solar Tubes

    I saw a skylight in a new homes which resulted in an Internet search that introduced me to skytubes. In case I am not describing this product properly I am referring to an alternative involving a rigid or flexible reflective tube that is used to capture light and disperse it into a room. One...
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