Home Improvement
Knowing how to solder copper pipe is an important skill for many home improvement projects. Having the proper tools makes the soldering job easy. I know you will love my weekly newsletter. The newsletter contains the best questions I get each ... [... more]
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Frost in Attic
Summary: Frost inside an attic is a sign that something is terribly wrong. Water vapor is condensing on the cold roof surfaces and then freezing. The source of the water must be found and stopped. Wood rot and mold are a reality if the frost ... [... more]
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Home Humidity Needs Balance
Limit the amount of humidity put into the air as the outside temperature drops. Adjust your humidifier with temperature changes. Summary: Humidity and temperature are correlated. Turn down your humidifier output as the outside temperature drops, ... [... more]
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Ice, Frost and Water in an Attic
Summary: Ice, frost and other condensation need to be removed from your attic. Mold, mildew or rot can occur. Exhaust them with turbine vents. DEAR TIM: My wife Ali and I bought an old house 18 months ago. Last winter I noticed condensation and ... [... more]
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Hygrometers - Controlling Indoor Humidity
Controlling indoor humidity will help condensation in the form of frosting on inside walls and dripping windows. Check your indoor humidity with a hygrometer. Learn how does a hygrometer work, then follow these tips on controlling indoor humidity ... [... more]
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AsktheBuilder Question Form
Do you need help? Now you can use this form to ask Tim a question free of charge. Please use this form if you want to ask a question, submit a suggestion or get in touch with me. All submissions are reviewed each morning, Monday-Friday. Note that ... [... more]
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Home Improvement
Knowing how to solder copper pipe is an important skill for many home improvement projects. Having the proper tools makes the soldering job easy. I know you will love my weekly newsletter. The newsletter contains the best questions I get each ... [... more]
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Condensation - Cause & Control
The best heating system uses radiant heat and air circulation. Summary: The best heating system uses radiant heat and air circulation. If your home begins frosting on inside walls, dripping water on windows or window frames your house may be too ... [... more]
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Window Condensation
Summary: Many homeowners experience window condensation in the winter. Condensation can form on windows, walls, ceilings, the underside of roofs, and more places. Condensation on windows comes from the water vapor inside your home. Homes that are ... [... more]
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Condensation - Cause & Control
DEAR TIM: This past summer I had a new heating system installed. I switched from radiant baseboard heating to a forced air system. My windows now have condensation forming on them. Is the new heating system producing excessive moisture inside my ... [... more]
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Checklists
AsktheBuilder.com - Home Building, Remodeling and Improvement Information Page For the best replacement window, use the best window replacements Checklist. My Window Replacement Checklist will help you buy the best ones. It is an Instant Download ... [... more]
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Condensation Problems
Condensation on brand new windows? You must be kidding me! It can and does happen. The frustration most people feel when condensation forms on new high performance windows is enormous. After all, they just spent lots of money to SOLVE ... [... more]
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