Archive for June, 2008
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
happydawg asked: Winter is coming and my big lab has a dog house, but I dont want him out there in the Illinois winter. I cannot put him in the house because he is so destructive. Its not a good idea.
I though about building a pre designed garden shed with ...
Posted in Decorating & Remodeling | 3 Comments »
Friday, June 27th, 2008
whatz_upchuck asked: Does anyone have any ideas for stopping (or minimizing) heat transfer through a sliding glass door?
I live in Phoenix, AZ. I own a condo with a sliding glass door to the backyard. During the day I can feel the heat coming through the glass. I have ...
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 5 Comments »
Sunday, June 15th, 2008
Jenny Schweyer asked: Door closers are an important feature in commercial/office buildings. Manual door closers are used to shut exterior doors automatically without the use of electricity. They are installed for two major reasons. First, door closers are a security feature because they ensure that doors close whether human force ...
Posted in Ask An Expert | No Comments »
Monday, June 9th, 2008
j asked: I want to paint my new entry door. It is white right now and I do not think it is primed. It is steel. I don't want high-shine on the finish but I want it to be durable too. Should I use exterior latex? If so, are ...
Posted in Decorating & Remodeling | 7 Comments »
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
Larry Volwiler asked: Have you become a servant for your pet, forever opening doors for them at their beck and call? When you're done working for the day, do you worry about the possibility of your carpets being ruined when you get home? When you're out with friends, do you ...
Posted in Pets | 1 Comment »
Friday, June 6th, 2008
nojam75 asked: I have a sliding pocket door to a bathroom. It seems to be striking something inside the wall as it opens. It is possible to adjust or remove the pocket door?
The door hangs from a rail and appears to be a little crooked. ...
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 2 Comments »