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Can a hot water pipe that is insulated with foam tubes cause heat build up to catch ceiling joist on fire?

Posted on June 23rd, 2010 by admin  |  9 Comments »

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bucky asked:


My hot water pipes at places are laying right against the wood ceiling joists in my basement? I used the foam tube insulation and taped them. Can this cause a fire from too much heat?

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Changed out the thermostats in my hot water heater and now my hot water smells?

Posted on June 22nd, 2010 by admin  |  1 Comment »

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sisy j asked:


First I lost hot water, had someone look at it and they told me the thermostats needed to be replaced. So we replaced them, we had hot water again, but now when it gets hot it smells really bad. help? How can I get rid of the smell?
also the hot water doesn’t last as long as it once did.

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How can new floating floorboards can be made to look glossy?

Posted on June 13th, 2010 by admin  |  3 Comments »

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nikki renovator asked:


Hi, We’ve just got new floorboards put and and they do not shine like showroom floorboards. The boards are new so do not want to sand and seal. Is there any other way? Let me know please! Thanks!!

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How does one choose a hot tub?

Posted on April 13th, 2010 by admin  |  10 Comments »

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t jefferson asked:


I want to have a hot tub installed in our not-yet-built deck. I want the hot tub edge flush with the deck surface - ie sunken. I want enough space for 7 - 8 adults and I don’t want a noisy system. I can’t enjoy the outdoors when I hear motors whirring!
What should I know to choose a good hot tub and to have it installed flush with the deck surface? Thanks in advance for your tips/experiences.

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