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Adding to Storage Area in Attic
I have added storage in my attic by laying sheets of OSB on the top of the joists. I need to add more and would like to know if it would be safe to add some joists across the opening where the stairway to the basement and then lay sheet wood over that. Also, would...

Attaching a Shade to a Shingled Roof
I want to attach a coolaroo shade to my roof. Is there a way to do this without causing a leak? I want to attach a metal bracket on the roof in an area that is easily accessible from the attic. Can this be done?

Broken Door Bell
Why does not my doorbell work anymore?

Chlorine Damage to Car
I was wondering what if any damage chlorine water from a swimming pool can do to the paint on my car. The pool is within feet of where I park my car and is getting wet by the chlorinated water?

Cleaning Pine Resin From Trampoline
I have a pine tree growing right over my trampoline (and I can't move trampoline anywhere else). We set it up last November, and it was OK until July. Since July resin has been dripping continuously on the trampoline, and it's very hard to clean. Besides, I am afraid...

Cold Storage Under Front Porch Smells
We have a cold storage that is under the front porch. It smells very bad in the summer time especially. Also, it does not stay cold. How do we get rid of the smell and keep cold all year round....

Dry Air in Bedroom Even With Humidifier
Our bedroom is in the basement. We have an electric 220 amp heater in there. We purchased a humidifier yet the air is still way too dry. Any suggestions?

Fiberglass Panels for Roof on Shed
I need a new roof on my shed. Instead of going with metal (which is already there), I would like to use this stuff I had seen before but have no clue what its called or where to get it. It was light weight and let the sun through. My uncle used it on a patio cover,...

General Contractor or Architect?
I'm thinking about doing some "major" renovations to my home. Should I hire a general contractor/renovator or hire an architect and do most of the work myself to help keep costs down?
The work would involve everything from landscaping, to repairing a cracked...

Getting Rid of Cigarette Smell
How can I get rid of the cigarette smell in a house? Do I have to replace all the dry walls and carpets? I heard that it is extremely hard to do. Can you please advise?