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Question: My parents house was built in 1940 and I had someone come out to look at some projects my parents wanted done. The man who came out to the house said the floor tiles and ceiling material might have asbestos in them. Is this something I need to be concerned...
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Question: I’m having a problem with my floors squeaking. What can I do to eliminate this problem? Answer: There are a few things you can do or have someone do for you that will handle this problem. I’ll give you the solutions in a two part series. Second Part: Getting...
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Question: I’m having a problem with my floors squeaking. What can I do to eliminate this problem? Answer: There are a few things you can do or have someone do for you that will handle this problem. I’ll give you the solutions in a two part series. Part One: Where...
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I was meeting with a prospective customer and they asked me what I think of replacing their Tank water heater with a new Tankless water heater. After finding out how many bathrooms and fixtures in the house and the problems they were experiencing with lack of hot...
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PLUMBING SYSTEMS: This is a brief description of the path water takes from the city to your tap and how you can control it. Note: In the event of a broken pipe, or leaking pipe especially after a disaster like an earthquake, it’s good to know how and where to turn...
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Things that can exist in your home that prevent this from happening: Radon, a colorless, odorless gas. Formaldehyde, a strong smelling, colorless gas embodied in many common building materials. Combustion gasses, gasses coming from operating kerosene heaters,...