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    Replacement windows are new construction!

    So although we ordered replacement windows from Crestline, they apparently don't sell "replacement windows". Only "new construction". Great. I am not planning to replace my siding. I was not planning to replace the brickmould around the windows today. But here we are and I am not sure what...
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    3-way wiring issue

    Ok, so I am replacing all the outlets and switches in my house with white. In doing so, there are a couple of 3 way switch setups. Now, I am a pretty simple guy, so my thought is pull the existing switch, wire in the wires in the same spots on the new switch and voila - the switch works. If...
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    Putting an Oak Jamb in an open doorway

    So I might not be using the right terms to describe this, but my wife and I decided that we are going to paint our kitchen and living room two different colors. We have an open doorway in between the two at the moment. We want to add an oak jamb (surround?) to the doorway so that there is a...
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    Humidity Control in Basement

    Before everyone starts in, I cannot simply remove the source of the humidity - I have 4 fishtanks and 2 turtle tanks in my basement. The evaporation keeps my dehumidifier running constantly. I would like to install a dehumidistat and some kind of exhaust fan to vent the humidity outside...
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    Loss of water pressure

    I am in the process of adding a bathroom to my basement. The bathroom is near where a former homeowner had a sink. I converted the cold/hot water leads into PEX and am running that for the plumbing. The leads are T'd off of the water lines running to my kitchen sink. The hot water pressure...
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