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How To Advice
Old House Q & A
Historic Preservation Vs. Composite Decking
I purchased a 1901 Victorian home in the historic district of Edenton, North Carolina. The house has a two-story front porch with highly ornamental gingerbread trim. We replaced the rotten tongue-and-groove porch floor on the lower level with composite decking without realizing we needed a special permit. Now the Historic Commission wants the flooring removed. A contractor tells us that… More>>
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Venting Your Dryer Outside
I've had my dryer venting into my home for about 8 years. When selling my home, the buyer's inspector said it was unacceptable and now the buyer wants me to pay to install the vent to the outside. It's not even a gas dryer, it's electric. They even sell boxes with screens for this purpose. We're paying for the heat… More>>
