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How to fix condensation on ceilings?

...fixit! Thank you Condensation in the home is bad news for sure, but for the moment you have two subjects here. One is the condensation issues , the second is t...

Posted by Jessica Sadler Nov. 13, 2019 Walls and Roofs 1 Responses

My window drips when I run my air conditioning. What is the fix?

...fixthis issue? Sounds like these drips are on the exterior, so I’ll run with that assumption and mostly clear it up for anyone else reading, since condensation...

Posted by Sean Sullivan Aug. 27, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 5 Responses

How do you fix radon in a basement?

Hi - I just read, //www.esb-agile.com/guides/3218/removing-radon-gas-from-basements-and-crawlspaces/ I am looking to get down and ensure no more radon co...

Posted by Ej Weiss Aug. 11, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 3 Responses

How do you fix high humidity levels in a basement?

...fixthe problem down there and you mayfixit upstairs. If you do plan to do further work, we can certainly help you choose the best course of action and if so,...

Posted by JR Tadinac Aug. 21, 2019 Healthy indoor air quality 3 Responses

How do you fix moisture problems in basement?

I am redoing a basement wall that has a lot of moisture and has rotted the studs I see you mentioned to do drywall, studs with mineral wood then 2" of rigid in...

Posted by John rodrigues Nov. 27, 2020 Basements improvements 3 Responses

如何解决地下室的潮湿问题?

...fixyour basement, you really would need to remove everything and start fresh. We have many pages on how to build basements properly (which I will link below) a...

Posted by Margo MACFARLANE Oct. 28, 2019 Foundation and basement improvements 1 Responses

为什么我的天花板上有冷凝,我如何修理它?

...fixit Why roofs need to be ventilated and how to ventilate a roof properly Those two pages should help you sort a solution, but the short story is – you ne...

Posted by bruce chambers Nov. 5, 2021 Walls and Roofs 5 Responses

How do you fix ice dams and crawl space insulation in historic homes?

...fixthem . Adding gutters to a house shouldn’t cause ice dams, ice damming is caused by snow melting and re-freezing. So it is poorly installed or insufficien...

Posted by Faith K Feb. 26, 2021 Roof assemblies - renovation 2 Responses

When I use my stove hood I get smoke odours in my home, is that due to negative pressure and how do I fix it?

I have a single-family house built in 1961 and it has an oil heating furnace. When I renovated my kitchen I had a stove hood installed that vents directly to t...

Posted by Anonymous Dec. 11, 2017 Healthy indoor air quality 1 Responses

我应该把天窗换成太阳能灯管吗?

...fix漏水的地方,换一个光井,或者干脆盖上。切换到光井意味着需要重新设计开口以适应它,然后……

Posted by Elizabeth Brown Nov. 30, 2018 Windows and doors 1 Responses

我的地下室又臭又潮湿,我该怎么办?

...fixing the problem I want to insulate the basement so I’m hoping for some advice. Thank you. Reducing your home heating costs would definitely be helped solved ...

Posted by Jeff O. Feb. 8, 2017 Foundation and basement improvements 3 Responses

My door lock keeps freezing to the point I can’t open it, any idea why this would happen?

...fix. Taking a door knob off shouldn’t be much more effort than loosening two screws. If you haven’t installed one before, don’t be intimidated but keep a clos...

Posted by AJ Nov. 13, 2016 Walls and Roofs 4 Responses

How do you fix radon and water infiltration in a dry stone foundation?

Gosh, do I need help w this one. It's a 1820s house with a largely stone foundation and backed against a small mountain. The "root cellar" with mechanicals and...

Posted by john flannery July 14, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 5 Responses

我要如何用泥土地板来调节我的爬行空间?

I have a 3 foot and 4 foot drop level crawl with a part basement attached. 650 square feet. It has sand floor and below grade concrete walls. the access to the...

Posted by Ryan Reichelt Nov. 27, 2020 Crawl spaces 0 Responses

Will spray foam on basement walls prevent condensation?

...Fix& Prevent Mold in Homes The short story is that concrete is wet and dirt is wet, so if you put plastic against it, condensation will form. Installing poly...

Posted by Michael Scott April 12, 2021 Basements improvements 3 Responses

How do you solve high humidity issues in a home?

...fixing this issue? Heat exchange? Whole house dehumidifer? HELP!

Posted by Megan McIntosh Jan. 6, 2021 Ventilation 0 Responses

What materials should I use for a small plumbing job?

I need to make a small addition to my plumbing to incorporate a new bathroom, what materials should I use? The house has copper pipes but most of what I see ha...

Posted by H Davis Nov. 28, 2017 Hot water 1 Responses

Should I vent the space between a block wall and vapor barrier?

我大约一年前买了房子,最近拆除了现有的四面墙。3 of which where exterior and 1 was just dividing the finished ar...

Posted by Nick Santore Oct. 10, 2020 Basements improvements 1 Responses