Monday, November 27, 2017
THE DREADED L-WORD: LEAKS
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If your roof leaks, don't panic and assume you need a whole new roof. Look for common problems like this leaky plumbing vent jack. ...
Monday, November 20, 2017
YOU CAN'T BEAT COPPER
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Replica of the copper axe carried by Otzi the Iceman, who lived between 3400 and 3100 BCE. He was discovered in the Otztal Alps on the bo...
Monday, November 13, 2017
BEWARE THE DREADED "OVER-RESTORATION"
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A '55 Studebaker President just like mine— except this one runs. When I was a pimple-faced teenager, I bought a 1955 Studebaker wit...
Monday, November 6, 2017
THE $20,000 BATH: And Why You Should Be Glad To Get It That Cheap
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Here's the tub your'e not getting: Made by Arcaro-Martini of Italy, it's plated with 24 karat gold and will run you about $1...
Monday, October 30, 2017
THE CRAPPER TOILET AND OTHER POTTY TALK
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Crapper: The thing, and the man. Almost two centuries ago, Thomas Crapper showed off the effectiveness of his newfangled water closet by...
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Monday, October 23, 2017
WHEN TO DO IT YOURSELF (AND WHEN NOT TO)
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Yes, you really can save a pile of money by doing it yourself. Labor accounts for about two-thirds of building costs these days. Ergo, ...
Monday, October 16, 2017
HOW TO CALCULATE STAIRS, PERIOD.
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Your basic straight run stair. The flat parts are "treads", and the vertical parts are "risers". Years ago, when I...
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