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Category Archives: Maintenance & Repairs
I have been told that placing a fan on the roof above my attic will help with the creaking noices?
Janie asked: When looking for houses we saw this house and we bought this house about one month ago, we did not notice any creaking noices? Since we have been here there is creaking sounds all the time. We have … Continue reading
Should I fix my home or move?
Unipeg asked: Paying 4 a used doublewide & own the land separate. Things r falling apart, & many lights have blown or ‘flickered’. In 9 yrs I’ve put in 2 wells, septic, replaced 14 maj. appliances, roof, floor, ch&a, & … Continue reading
I am looking for information on helping seniors get a roof on their house and a ceiling put back up inside?
rbnmew asked: Iwould like to find an agency that helps seniors fix up their homes, I know someone in need of ceilings in kitchen,livingroom, plus they have no heating or cooling system in the home, the location is in South … Continue reading
My refrigerator and freezer stop cooling randomly?
William B asked: It does it almost every other day, it just stops cooling and i have to tap the thermostat on the roof of the inside of my refrigerator to get the compressor to kick back on. i have … Continue reading
Are there any portable airconditioners that are good for apartments? (No hose or draining required.)?
Buzzy B asked: We are hoping to find a portable air conditioner. We live on the 3rd floor and cannot put a hose into another room or drain the air conditioner constantly. Our window unit gave out. (It’s actually in … Continue reading
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I need a new roof. Can anyone recommend a type/brand of shingles to use?
Kari asked: I live in a hot and humid area and my home is brick with aluminum siding. Also, is there a color of shingle that is cooler? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!Roofing
what is this called and where can you get it?
Squirt asked: It is green and is sort of like plexiglass but it is the roof on one of our sheds and it also has little ridges in it.Green roof
Is it safe to operate an evaporative cooler (swamp cooler) 24/7?
xwideopenskyx asked: I have 2 new coolers on top of the roof. Can the motors overheat and cause a fire due to extensive use?eco-friendly roof
What tonnage does roof top package a/c units come in?
2 T asked: I need to install an a/c unit which would heat and cool approximately eight-nine hundred sq. ft.eco-friendly roof
Is your heating duct work in your attic?
CatLover asked: I live in Michigan. My home is on a slab foundation so all the heating/cooling ductwork is in the attic. Though I have added extra insulation and the proper attic venting (soffit vents and ridge vent) I continue … Continue reading
When installing new H/AC, what is a fresh-air pipe?
Anon e Mouse asked: This home needs a new Heating and Air Conditioning system. One of the companies gave me a quote which included installing a * fresh-air * pipe thru the roof. What is this and will it add … Continue reading
What tonnage does roof top package a/c units come in?
2 T asked: I need to install an a/c unit which would heat and cool approximately eight-nine hundred sq. ft.Green roof
Energy efficiency question for mobile home?
sweetilene2002 asked: I live in an older mobile home, year 1973, with old aluminum siding. Would it be more beneficial to invest money in new vinyl siding and better insulation, or perhaps add insulation to the existing rubber coated roof … Continue reading
How to close automatic sunroof in 2005 Trailblazer LT, intermittant problem?
lcordent asked: It seems to only work when weather is cool. No other electrical problems,and realize it needs to be serviced. But how do I close the roof in the mean time…we are expecting a rainy weekend. All sugestions most … Continue reading
Cedar shake roof needs sprucing up?
DAR76 asked: The wood back to mold and how can clean this myself and mildew have set. Roofing
is there a roofer out there that can answer a question for me ?
dolly asked: For several years and had been using bleach on it for several years and had been using bleach on it which has deterreated the point. My question is several years old showing the wear at the name of … Continue reading
how to eliminate exterior roof mold?
EDWARD A asked: My roof it may not make difference in the aswers received. My roof it appears to be spreading may not make difference in the aswers received. green roofing
Should I be concerned about mold? My bedroom ceiling has a few cracks and dirty water stains. ?
Mrs. Spock asked: An apartment townhouse the roof is no black or green color just dirty water color should be concerned about mold live in an apartment townhouse the roof is six inch area with speckled bits of dirty water … Continue reading