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1 February 2014 | 34 replies
Sometimes the failure has nothing to do with any components within the heating system itself; I had a failure caused by an empty plastic grocery bag getting sucked into the opening on the air intake on a furnace on a windy day - no air for combustion causes unit to not fire up.
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29 January 2014 | 20 replies
There are some steps you can take as a renter to decrease energy consumption such as heavy drapes, plastic seal kits you can use on windows, weather stripping.
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21 July 2011 | 22 replies
., patios, decks and terraces that improve the value of the property equal to the dollar amount spent on the improvements or required to preserve the property from erosion).
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21 April 2008 | 15 replies
They get me off of the computer and the recliner and lead me to the final goal of being able to spend more time with my family (and my wife doesn't mind me doing all the work I am accomplishing as well :) ).Last month's goals were to paint a room and cover, install and wire into the electrical system smoke alarms, tar paper and shingle the patio.
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23 July 2008 | 2 replies
Use good masking tape, no plastic masking cuz the gun pulls it in, and buy a roll of 3 foot paper from depot.
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6 September 2008 | 21 replies
With all of the plastics out now, there is no reason why even Harry Home Owner shouldn't be able to take care of most of their plumbing issues. .
10 November 2008 | 4 replies
I've observed more than 1 crew lay pavers on an exterior concrete patio.
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28 January 2009 | 6 replies
What I do with my properties for sale, is to tape the flyer to back patio door so any potential buyers can get all the stats immediately and a contact phone number.
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14 November 2008 | 2 replies
Is there a difference if it's a large permanent style set or a small/temporary plastic Little Tykes set or inflatable pool?
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31 July 2012 | 20 replies
He tells me the man met him at the door with the clothes he was wearing at the time of opening the letter placed in a plastic bag.