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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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Clanging pipes

I just had a new heating system installed, Buderus boiler w/Carlin burner. Before installation I had clanging pipes that I thought may have been air in the system. New system clangs even more than before. Any suggestions as to the cause? Read our expert's answer »
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Plumbing for a basement sink

We are planning to renovate our basement bathroom. The existing plumbing pipe for the sink comes up from the floor and it seems that a full vanity is required just to hide this black pipe. The contractor has advised that there is nothing that can be done to change that, and that a pedestal sink or a vanity that is open at the base are not options. There isn't really enough room for a vanity - one of the cupboard doors on the previous vanity wouldn't open fully because the toilet is too close. We presume that the plumbing could be changed, but is the contractor really saying that it would be very costly to do so? Read our expert's answer »
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ACCENT LIGHTING

I AM BUILDING A NEW HOME. I PLAN TO HANG AN 8 FOOT QUILT UP IN THE CATHEDRAL CEILING. WHERE DO I NEED TO PUT ACCENT LIGHTS TO ACCENT THE WALL THAT THE QUILT IS ON. I WANT TO MOUNT THEM IN THE CEILING, BUT I'M NOT SURE WHAT TYPE OF LIGHT I NEED TO USE AND WHERE TO PLACE THEM TO MAKE THE QUILT REALLY POP. Read our expert's answer »
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geothemal loop heating system

do they make geothermal loop system to replace boiler for my hot water system Read our expert's answer »
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