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What Is A ‘Murphy’ Bed?
Recently, while traveling, I stayed at a hotel where the clerk excitedly told me that my room had a “Murphy” bed in it. Though I was familiar with the concept of a Murphy bed, I do not believe I had ever actually slept in one ...
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How Do You Attach A Column To Concrete?
Attaching a wood or steel column to concrete is an important part of building decks, porches, carports, pergolas, and other outdoor structures. The connection must be strong enough to hold weight, resist movement, and protect the post from moisture damage over time. One of the ...
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Roof Box Vents
Roof box vents are small metal or plastic vents placed near the top of a sloped roof. They are sometimes called static vents, turtle vents, or louvers. Their main job is to let hot air and moisture escape from the attic. Most homes have insulation ...
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What Is A ‘Puff Back’?
A ‘puff back’ is a sudden burst of smoke, soot, fumes, or pressure from a heating system when fuel lights late. It can happen with oil, natural gas, or propane equipment. The event may sound like a pop, bang, thump, or whoosh. It means the ...
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Why Am I Seeing Yellow Jackets Inside Of My House?
You might feel confused or even a little alarmed when you notice yellow jackets flying around inside your home. These insects are a type of wasp (although many people refer to them as a type of “bee”), and they are known for being aggressive at ...
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Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous combustion is a real thing. How do I know? Because about 20 years ago, we had a technician working on staining a number of deck boards for a client in the shop, he did not store the rags he was using properly after he ...
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Do ‘Baffles’ Baffle You?
Are you baffled about ‘baffles’? If so, you’re definitely not alone. A lot of people hear the term and imagine it refers to some kind of mysterious device with a complicated purpose, but baffles are actually pretty simple, especially as we speak of them in ...
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What Is ‘Durock’ And What Is It Used For?
When installing tile, it is important to fasten it to a surface with a particular set of qualities that make the tile installation most likely to last for as long as possible without developing some type of an issue. The best “backer board” of this ...
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The Best Stain To Use On Hardwood Decks
After a long and harsh New England winter, many homeowners find that their hardwood decks need attention. Decks made from dense woods like mahogany or Ipe can handle tough weather, but months of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures still take a toll. Cosmetically, the wood ...
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