Handyman Questions

replacing fluorescent light

I would like to take down a fluorescent light and replace it with a normal light, hanging light. The problem is in the fluorescent fitting -- it is a junction box, not round oblong. Should I fit a ceiling rose or junction box? There are two cables wired in junction/box, one cable in to light l.n.earth. Read our expert's answer »
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Basement Exterior Walls

The interior wall of our basement are covered with stipple directly on the concrete block. We now want to renovate with a 2x4 stud wall with insulation. I am pondering the question what to do about the stipple as I feel there may be a chance of mold forming after it is covered with the 2X4 wall covered in, insulation, moisture barrier and gyproc. Being in a colder climate we may get some moisture formation on the inside of the block wall Read our expert's answer »
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Repairing gouges in wood steps from power washing

Ok, I know I screwed up royally, trying to remove paint from my outside stairs using a power washer. Held the stream too close and gouged the **** out of the stairs and landing. Sanded them but gouges are so deep. It looks terrible. Do I just need to sand until the gouges are gone? Is there any repair I can do? Not pressure treated wood. Splintering wood too. Should I just replace them? Thanks for your advice. Read our expert's answer »
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Insulating my crawlspace and flooring

I live in a mobile home and need to replace the insulation under my house -- I have a crawlspace. What is the best type of insulation to use? The crawlspace is a type of vinyl/plastic sheeting so should I also be insulating this? I live in Victoria BC and it gets very damp in the winter. Thank you for your help Read our expert's answer »
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Window condensation

How do I get rid of condensation between the two panes of glass in my window? The window faces east, it is a slider opening, it is also near the ground floor laundry. Is this a project for a competent handyman or best left to a pro with special tools and equipment? Read our expert's answer »
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