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    insulating the attic in my cape cod question

    I have a cape cod and my attic space needs some insulation (there really isn't any) and I'm considering blowing some insulation up there but there's a caveat. I 'drew' a picture w/ microsoft paint to help depict my dilemma.. in the 'attic' there is rolled insulation (the red line) on the...
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    Thermostat Help Please!!!

    maybe he had the natural gas shut off ?? maybe HE turned off the natural gas ?? check the main natural gas line between the meter and the house to see if it's been shut off. are there any other gas appliances that still work ? stove, water heater etc. ?? if the other gas applianced don't work...
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    Automatic Drawer Problems

    it appears as though that vanity has a limited lifetime warranty. Bertch Limited Lifetime Warranty your local Bertch dealer should be able to help. i looked online for some type of a parts blow-up of the mechanism but was unable to locate one...
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    Building codes???

    from what i can tell, building codes aren't in place to just be a thorn in the side. they're in place for safety. structurally, sanitary, and electrically. and FWIW if you live in the 'county' (not in town) then you STILL have building, plumbing, and electrical codes to follow and permits to...
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    do i have an hvac problem??

    are there dampers on the individual lines coming off the furnace that feed the rooms ?? if so, you should be able to close some of the basement level dampers say, 50% and the main floor ones about 30% to get more airflow upstairs.. if there are no dampers inline, you could install some. then you...
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    Thermostat degree settings

    in a previous house, we had a heat pump installed and the thermostat they put in was a honeywell (i believe). the honeywell would cycle the furnace, AC, or heat pump enough to maintain a constant 70 degrees if that's where it was set. i'm in a house now that has a digital thermostat (hunter...
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