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It is an extra layer of glass to prevent the glass from shattering from exposure to moisture. Also, the bulb is more sealed to moisture in general. Mostly they are just a little more expensive than interior lights. In terms of lumen performance they are the same.

Exterior floods are designed to be exposed to the elements a bit.

To be more clear, yes smoke detectors have a life span and should be replaced in 10 years.

Since it washes right out when you flush the line, the health dept. has no problem with it all.

Taping the edge of the corner bead where it meets the wall is a good idea. Don't run the tape out on the apex of the corner however. Hold it back. Durabond or other setting compounds are ideal. Definitely tape the horizontal seam first.

Cement All by Rapid Set will work just fine. Get a test kit to make sure your Ph is balanced and clean it well with a pressure washer. Then mix a little cement all still to build up the low areas. Finally do a flood coat over the whole thing and rub it out.When it dries you will have a uniform...

I am having a hard time understanding the comments made here. I have put a piece of Denshield in a glass of water and it never got mushy or fell apart. I am not a fan of covering the seams or nails with silicone or thinset, so I use Kerdi Band, KerdiFix mostly to insure nothing gets behind...

No there is no test "kit". IT requires a sample sent to a lab and the test costs about $50. Check your phone book for a local place or google to find a mail order place. You certainly could have asbestos in many places in a home of that vintage. Get someone to come and look. You and your...

We can't see it and therefore can't really give any meaningful information, other that in LA a permit is needed along with inspections. There are specific rules regarding doors that connect garages with living spaces. You already got the best advice. Get three different contractors out to...