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How to ask a question about house painting?

How to ask a question about house painting? Here you will get an answer, if possible, to your submitted question. Each painting question is a link to the answer. Simply click on the topic and you will find the answers you need. If you have a particular question and cannot find the answer, use the Ask a Question form and get an answer ASAP. Do you need to hire a painter to Paint Your House? Sometimes the only thing your house needs is a new coat of paint, in which case you have two options: do the painting yourself, or...

Tips

Do plumbers install bathroom sinks?

Do plumbers install bathroom sinks? Today, we're here to definitely answer that question: plumbers can and regularly do install sinks. In fact, we highly recommend that you have a plumber handle this kitchen plumbing project for you. Is it hard to install bathroom vanity? A new vanity is an easy bathroom makeover. For a complete update, replace the sink, countertop and faucet the same time as the vanity cabinet. How much does it cost to install vanity? Bathroom Vanity Installation Costs Installing a new bathroom vanity costs $300 to $3,800, about $1,500 on average. The individual units come in two...

Q&A

Why did I hear something hit my window?

Why did I hear something hit my window? All objects have properties that cause them to react to nature — especially temperatures. Glass has properties that expand and contract according to how hot or how cold it is. Winter gets extremely cold and glass tends to contract — i.e. draw itself in during Winter. This results in the hitting sound. Does open window absorb or reflect sound? “Open window” has no surfaces to reflect anything. This includes any form of electromagnetic energy too. An open duct implies there is a chamber or tube behind the opening that DOES have reflecting...

Lifehacks

Can you put hardwood floors in kitchen and bathroom?

Can you put hardwood floors in kitchen and bathroom? Shop These Products Now: Wood Planks – Modern BathtubAlthough Serra and Davis recommend hardwood floors in the kitchen, they do not suggest them for bathrooms. “Hardwood floors can be used in bathrooms, but with all the water that we use in this small area, it's probably best to pass on using them,” says Serra. Should your bathroom floor match your kitchen? You can choose the same color, but you might want different sizes for each of the spaces. Bringing it all together, the question – does the kitchen need to match...

Guidelines

How much does my insurance company pay to fix my roof?

How much does my insurance company pay to fix my roof? For example, if it is a 10% PA agreement and your insurance company pays $30,000 to replace your roof, the PA receives $3,000 of that recovery, and you have $27,000 to fix your roof. 3. If steps 1 and 2 don't work, start calling lawyers in your area. How old does a roof have to be before insurance will pay for it? If you have an older roof, say more than 20 years old, insurance companies generally consider those roofs to be past their life expectancy and may reimburse...

Guidelines

What can I use on bathroom walls instead of tiles?

What can I use on bathroom walls instead of tiles? What Can You Put On Bathroom Walls Instead Of Tiles?Wallpaper.Wood.Shower Panels.Brick.Laminated panels.PVC wall panels.Stainless Steel.Solid Stone Slabs. What is the best wall material for a bathroom? Gloss and semigloss finishes work best in bathrooms because they repel water and clean easily. Glossier paints exaggerate all the lumps and bumps on a wall, however, so they have to be applied to a flat, smooth surface. Should you tile your bathroom walls? Should a bathroom be fully tiled? No, it doesn't have to be. Traditionally, tiles are used in wet areas of...

Lifehacks

What cleaners are bad for marble?

What cleaners are bad for marble? Marble Cleaner Tips to Avoid DamageDo not use common cleaners like bleach, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and ammonia since these will etch marble (travertine and limestone too) leaving dull spots, rings, or spray marks. Avoid acidic & citrus cleaners. Can you clean marble with Mr clean? Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to remove soap scum and "restore" real marble. This can be used as long as you do not push too hard. Can you use Windex Multi-Surface cleaner on marble? Use a multi-surface cleaner such as Windex® Multi-Surface Disinfectant Cleaner to clean and shine countertops made...

Miscellaneous

How do you tell which electrical wire is which?

How do you tell which electrical wire is which? An electrical cable is classified by two numbers separated by a hyphen, such as 14-2. The first number denotes the conductor's gauge; the second denotes the number of conductors inside the cable. For instance, 14-2 has two 14-gauge conductors: a hot and a neutral. Is yellow wire positive or negative? Yellow is positive, blue is negative. What are different types of wires? Types of Wires - There are several essential types of wire that one must know for understanding their place of usage.Triplex wires.Main feeder wires.Panel feed wires.Non-metallic sheathed wires.Single strand...

Popular

What is the minimum distance for a drop ceiling?

What is the minimum distance for a drop ceiling? Although most modern drop ceilings call for at least a 3-inch space, it is possible to install them with as little as a half-inch of space. One row of track can be installed at a time, with the ceiling tiles fitted into that track before the next row is installed. How much does it cost to build a drop down ceiling? Drop ceilings cost $1,030 and $2,743, or $1,796 on average, depending on the room size and material quality. Labor is $2 to $5 per square foot, while ceiling tiles and...

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How much are old air compressors worth?

How much are old air compressors worth? If you purchased or have a reliable back up compressor then sell the old compressor on any social or online auctions like craigslist for local listings or ebay for online auctions. A good rule of thumb would be $100 per 1 hp for good condition or $125 per 1 hp for great condition. How long should an industrial air compressor last? Piston-type (reciprocating) compressors typically last about 10,000 hours before a rebuild is necessary. On the other hand, a rotary screw compressor will last between 60,000 – 80,000 hours. Rotary screw compressors are...