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I have a 4 hip 8 room colonial. It has cedar shakes on the upper half and clap board on the lower half. It is also completly covered with aluminum siding. I wanted to have it insulated but I was told its a balloon construction and I should not insulate it. Another person advise me to have blown in insulation because the balloon construction was popular in the 30's but no more since A/C etc has come to be a comom thing today.

Is it possible to send you a photo of a potted cactus I have - to identify and then find out if it's necessary to repot and also prune.

I have sanded, primed and painted a side table. I am placing photos on the top and covering that with glass. Is there something I should do to protect the photos from fading and possible moisture? I am not gluing the photos down to table.

error code flo2, model he3 elite on Kenmore front load washer. What does this mean?

Our new blacktop is very course. We have lots in our backyard for my husband's remote chair. Should they have sealed it? Don't know what to think. It cost $9,059. We are both in our 80's.

What landscape zone is present in southern Arizona?

After I make a repair to the foundation, should I fill the hole next to the foundation with a special soil mix or just the fill I took out?

My John Deere lawn mower 425 model does not have a spark. What could it be?

I'm having trouble with ceiling lights and oulets upstairs. Most of my ceiling lights are not working and a few outlets. We've checked for damage in the attic and all is clear. it's not the circuit breaker. any suggestions.

The leafy tip of my corn plant has been bendt over,not broke.Can I cut it off and replant it?

How do I get rid of hard shell snails eating my bearded Irises?

My sofa has tooth paste on it.Cleaning code is w,how do I clean it.

My kitchenaid d/w model KUDC02IRBL1 has stopped working. The "Wash Complete" lite flashes continuously. I suspect the timer is defective. Any suggestions? Is there any way to distinguish between a timer problem and a control panel problem?

I have a stain from toothpaste on my sofa. What can I use to get this stain out? The cleaning code on the sofa is W.

A fan cooler relay is used in a electric furnace to change the blower speed to 1.) High 2) Medium 3) Low?

I was painting with a oil based paint and must have brushed my clothes up to it at some time. When I got in my car to go home, I got some paint on my leather seat. I've tried paint thinner but it's not working. Please help me before my husband sees it!!

How do you eliminate bumps in wall to wall carpeting that has been down for less than 4 years?

Every time it rains I have this really nasty smell coming from my master bathroom. I can't exactly find where the smell is coming from. I checked all drains..and they don't seem to smell. The toilet..don't smell. The vent on the ceiling leaks when it downpours out so I figured it got nasty moldy..when I took the cover off it didn't seem so bad..I don't know! The one thing I do know is that it smells horrible..headache horrible! Please help

Why do some of my Plumerias bloom and others do not? How do I care for them in the winter. I live in Houston. It rarely gets cold here.

We are in Southern Calif and have a 100 year old home with a clear Doug Fir Porch. We have stripped the paint and sanded the porch and want recomendations on the proper finish to apply. We would like a semi-gloss or satin clear surface. The porch is covered a nd should not get direct moisture. Thanks Donovan Norton Glendora CA

I was given this tractor, no manual. How do you check fluid level in the transmission/rear end? Also, what kind of fluid does it use? I have been unable to find any access to manuals for this unit online or otherwise-any ideas?

I plant a few cucumbers. After flowering, the baby cucumbers don't grow anymore and they turn yellow and then dry up. Why is this happening? I have been watering and the leaves and vines seem pretty healthy. Please advice, thank you!

Solution to big ants? Solution for spiders? please.

I have a MTD lawnmawer,the carburetor leaks gas out the chock and put new flot nidol in and still leaks gas, its a nikke carb and model#287707

how do you measure the square feet for roofing? My house is 1208 square feet.

What is the best time of the year for planting pansies?

I have several jobs around the house and need a handyman, plumber and painter. What is the best place I can find a contractor that has good reviews and feedback about the contractors in Atlanta.

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