On home renovation shows on TV, why do they never go into detail on doing electrical work?

Q. I watched an episode of Hometime today where they were installing ceramic tile on the floor. They spent the entire half-hour program going into detail of each step of the way. I've seen that with other kinds of work too, but never with electrical. On any given program where the project involves any electrical work, they never spend more than 5 minutes describing it, and they only give an overview of what needs to be done -- not how to actually do it.

A. Liability. Giving someone a little bit of information about electricity can be fatal. Electrical work is not something that can be learned from watching a 30 minute TV show. In addition, most states require that electrical work done on property other than your own home be done by a qualified electrician. Sometimes, they will show them installing light fixtures, but all of the preliminary wiring has been done to the point that the finish is as close to idiot-proof as you can get. Hope this helps.

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Any tips on dust removal after a home renovation?

Q. We had some electrical work redone, and there were a lot of holes that were made in the dry wall ceilings and walls. The spackling is done, but I know the sanding is coming in a day or two. Any suggestions on dust control and removal. The areas that will be done are in the bedrooms, hallways and kitchen.
we don't have central air/heat. We have the oil heat type furnace. Heat is distributed through baseboard heaters.

A. Block off the areas to be sanded with plastic over the doorways, and be sure to block off the cold air returns. The dust will be sucked into the cold air returns, then to the furnace (which is no good).

Then use a good shop vac with a good filter.

There are also drywall sanders that attach to a vac and the dust is sucked into it while you are sanding. Ask your contractor if he uses one.

If not, just block off the areas and take out anything you dont want dusty.

If he is only sanding holes here and there, he can also use a sponge and "wet sand". This way there is no dust at all.

edit: I would definately ask about sponge sanding the spots. I do it often and it works fine if the guy knows what he is doing. You dampen a sponge and use that. Then you get 0 dust.

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How do people learn enough about the mechanicals of cars to do at home restorations of classic cars?

Q. i want to get into classic car restoration from the 60's but how do people learn how to preform all the mechanical stuff during the restoration

A. school or just by reading books and doing it really so many differrent parts to re doing a car have to know something about everything most of it you can learn by a book and doing it or scools that teach it auto body auto shop auto paint learn most of it by watching others do it and then doing it just like they did

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Can someone recommend me a home renovation contractor in Vancouver West?

Q. I am planning to renovate my bathroom and kitchen.

A. Hi Edit, Marino GC does very nice renovation work. The company has been around in Vancouver for a while doing high quality high-end remodelling. I actually know some of the guys working for the company and I do know that they are very good and talented trades people. Very big bonus that they are really honest about the their pricing and they deliver what the have promised.

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How to get started in a home renovation career.?

Q. I want to flip homes, but have no idea where to start. I am 20 years old and am recently in school for architecture. However my major is not what I ultimately want to do.

How do I transition into a career renovating homes?

A. You have to attain your first property in this instance (No mean feat today!) Then, renovate, and sell (Hopefully) That's your first step. Auctions can be good ways in, to getting a fixer, but there's absolutely no guarantee, as you are likely to be up against other property developers with much larger pots of readily available disposable income, and - the places listed and found at auctions, can frequently contain very expensive 'secrets' to have to remedy... Still, good luck to you.

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I want to make a home made foreskin restoration device, any one have any ideas using materials from home?

Q. I want to make a home made foreskin restoration device, any one have any ideas using materials from home?
I am under eighteen and can't buy a restoration device and only can use things I own. Does anyone know a easy to use device? Any sites that can help me out?

A. Don't waste your time and money on trying to create a faux skin.

Your parents did the very best for your long term hygiene and sexual satisfaction by getting you circumcised. Don't throw away these benefits.

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On home renovation shows on TV, why do they never go into detail on doing electrical work?

Q. I watched an episode of Hometime today where they were installing ceramic tile on the floor. They spent the entire half-hour program going into detail of each step of the way. I've seen that with other kinds of work too, but never with electrical. On any given program where the project involves any electrical work, they never spend more than 5 minutes describing it, and they only give an overview of what needs to be done -- not how to actually do it.

A. Liability. Giving someone a little bit of information about electricity can be fatal. Electrical work is not something that can be learned from watching a 30 minute TV show. In addition, most states require that electrical work done on property other than your own home be done by a qualified electrician. Sometimes, they will show them installing light fixtures, but all of the preliminary wiring has been done to the point that the finish is as close to idiot-proof as you can get. Hope this helps.

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Can we expect anymore home improvement tips from our limp-wristed muslim president?

Q. I know a place where he can stuff that insulation.

A. A simple answer would be to turn off the offending appliance. I for one am happy the government is acknowledging energy efficiency.

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What order should home improvement projects be done?

Q. I'm taking over a house and will need to clean the air ducts, paint the walls and ceilings and have the hardwood floors refinished. What is the best order for doing these projects? Thanks.

A. Do the paint work first then refinish the hardwood floors and then clean the air ducts. I have arranged them in such order that first do messy things then do cleaning work.

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Anyone have any tips on log home restoration?

Q. I recently bought an older log home. Its hand-hued and needs some log replacement and re-chinking. Any tips or links would be greatly appreciated.

A. http://loghomelinks.com/rest1.htm - links to many other sites
http://www.logrestore.com/ - describes restoration of components (e.g. chinking, corn blasting - aka power wash, log replacement)
http://www.cedar-log-homes.com/maintenance-restoration.htm - information on mtce. & restoration
http://www.atticcorner.com/cabinmain.html - how to books
http://www.log-world.com/forum/index.php?gclid=CNe967G62YwCFSYnYQodqnXVEQ - log home forum (check out the links under 'Resources')
http://www.loghomestore.com/clean.shtml?gclid=CN7Pg_G62YwCFQ5IYAodU0pxFQ - log home cleaning/repair supplies

also visit a local bookstore and flip through books on log home repair to gain further understanding.

on another site, there was an answer from a Log Home Restoration Specialist, which stated:
==================================
We are a log home restoration company and we have and do work throughout the US. We have worked in CA, OH, WI, MI, WV, VA, SC, NC, GA, FL, AL, MS, AR, TN, KY, IL, MO, MD, and probably more that I can't remember. This is a unique restoration area and is not entered by many contractors.

We have been in the log home business almost 22 years, completing more than 3,000 log home projects and more than 600 log home restorations. That is why we are called to many locations and why we stay booked up for 3 to 6 months backlog continuously.

Len Kroll
Brentwood Log Homes
Wood House Construction, Inc.
Wood House Restorations
800-864-6701
lenkroll@brentwoodloghomes.com
www.brentwoodloghomes.com

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Where can I find a list of home renovation codes and requirements?

Q. I might need to expand my living room into our den in the near future, and didn't know if there are requirements or construction codes that need to be approved first before anything can be done.
I will also need to replace the ceiling in my den and and re-insulate the walls.

This is home that we have bought.
I live in Texas.

A. You can find a list of home renovation codes and requirements from the following link. Thanks.

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Any Pros or Cons on home pipe restoration using the internal epoxy injection?

Q. I have 40 yr old copper pipes that has a pinhole leak under the slab. The plumbers can not find the leak. Repiping would be one consideration. Has anyone had the epoxy lining done?

A. call pickett plumbing in houston texas at 713-896-9700. They have done hundreds of them and they will answer any questions you might have and will do so truthfully. Good luck.

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Where do I include home improvement depreciation for rental property on form 4562?

Q. I bought rental property in 2010 and rehabbed it before renting it out. I know that the home improvements should be depreciated. I don't know where to include it on form 4562. Do I add it to the purchase price (minus the land value) and make one entry? Or do I enter home improvements and building depreciation on separate lines or separate forms?

A. Get yourself a copy of TurboTax Premier edition and it does all the dirty work for you. The best $70 I ever spent!

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What home improvement, home renovation and home restoration grants should I apply for if I live in upstate NY?

Q. Hello. I live in Broome County, NY. My family needs money to fix up our house with. What home improvement, home renovation and home restoration grants should I apply for since I live in Broome County, NY? Please let me know. Thank you.

A. The first step is to check with your local bank and realtors...there are also national grants available from the government. Take a look at this article 'How to Get a Home Improvement Grant' http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/459112/how_to_get_a_home_improvement_grant.html for some tips.

Good luck!

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Any Pros or Cons on home pipe restoration using the internal epoxy injection?

Q. I have 40 yr old copper pipes that has a pinhole leak under the slab. The plumbers can not find the leak. Repiping would be one consideration. Has anyone had the epoxy lining done?

A. call pickett plumbing in houston texas at 713-896-9700. They have done hundreds of them and they will answer any questions you might have and will do so truthfully. Good luck.

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Where can I find a list of home renovation codes and requirements?

Q. I might need to expand my living room into our den in the near future, and didn't know if there are requirements or construction codes that need to be approved first before anything can be done.
I will also need to replace the ceiling in my den and and re-insulate the walls.

This is home that we have bought.
I live in Texas.

A. You can find a list of home renovation codes and requirements from the following link. Thanks.

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How do people learn enough about the mechanicals of cars to do at home restorations of classic cars?

Q. i want to get into classic car restoration from the 60's but how do people learn how to preform all the mechanical stuff during the restoration

A. school or just by reading books and doing it really so many differrent parts to re doing a car have to know something about everything most of it you can learn by a book and doing it or scools that teach it auto body auto shop auto paint learn most of it by watching others do it and then doing it just like they did

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What order should home improvement projects be done?

Q. I'm taking over a house and will need to clean the air ducts, paint the walls and ceilings and have the hardwood floors refinished. What is the best order for doing these projects? Thanks.

A. Do the paint work first then refinish the hardwood floors and then clean the air ducts. I have arranged them in such order that first do messy things then do cleaning work.

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Where can I find a list of home renovation codes and requirements?

Q. I might need to expand my living room into our den in the near future, and didn't know if there are requirements or construction codes that need to be approved first before anything can be done.
I will also need to replace the ceiling in my den and and re-insulate the walls.

This is home that we have bought.
I live in Texas.

A. You can find a list of home renovation codes and requirements from the following link. Thanks.

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I want to make a home made foreskin restoration device, any one have any ideas using materials from home?

Q. I want to make a home made foreskin restoration device, any one have any ideas using materials from home?
I am under eighteen and can't buy a restoration device and only can use things I own. Does anyone know a easy to use device? Any sites that can help me out?

A. Don't waste your time and money on trying to create a faux skin.

Your parents did the very best for your long term hygiene and sexual satisfaction by getting you circumcised. Don't throw away these benefits.

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Where do I include home improvement depreciation for rental property on form 4562?

Q. I bought rental property in 2010 and rehabbed it before renting it out. I know that the home improvements should be depreciated. I don't know where to include it on form 4562. Do I add it to the purchase price (minus the land value) and make one entry? Or do I enter home improvements and building depreciation on separate lines or separate forms?

A. Get yourself a copy of TurboTax Premier edition and it does all the dirty work for you. The best $70 I ever spent!

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I want to make a home made foreskin restoration device, any one have any ideas using materials from home?

Q. I want to make a home made foreskin restoration device, any one have any ideas using materials from home?
I am under eighteen and can't buy a restoration device and only can use things I own. Does anyone know a easy to use device? Any sites that can help me out?

A. Don't waste your time and money on trying to create a faux skin.

Your parents did the very best for your long term hygiene and sexual satisfaction by getting you circumcised. Don't throw away these benefits.

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Can someone recommend me a home renovation contractor in Vancouver West?

Q. I am planning to renovate my bathroom and kitchen.

A. Hi Edit, Marino GC does very nice renovation work. The company has been around in Vancouver for a while doing high quality high-end remodelling. I actually know some of the guys working for the company and I do know that they are very good and talented trades people. Very big bonus that they are really honest about the their pricing and they deliver what the have promised.

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I want to make a home made foreskin restoration device, any one have any ideas using materials from home?

Q. I want to make a home made foreskin restoration device, any one have any ideas using materials from home?
I am under eighteen and can't buy a restoration device and only can use things I own. Does anyone know a easy to use device? Any sites that can help me out?

A. Don't waste your time and money on trying to create a faux skin.

Your parents did the very best for your long term hygiene and sexual satisfaction by getting you circumcised. Don't throw away these benefits.

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What home improvement, home renovation and home restoration grants should I apply for if I live in upstate NY?

Q. Hello. I live in Broome County, NY. My family needs money to fix up our house with. What home improvement, home renovation and home restoration grants should I apply for since I live in Broome County, NY? Please let me know. Thank you.

A. The first step is to check with your local bank and realtors...there are also national grants available from the government. Take a look at this article 'How to Get a Home Improvement Grant' http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/459112/how_to_get_a_home_improvement_grant.html for some tips.

Good luck!

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I want to apply for a home renovation, can you help me?

Q. Like a tv show or a magazine that can renovate your room the way you want it to be, something that I can apply for? If you know the application link can you add it to your answer please? HELP ME MY ROOM NEEDS A MAKE-OVER! I can't do it myself, I don't even have a driver's licence yet, I'm to young.

A. You might try going to HGTV.com. Sometimes they have contests and such. There are even ideas for room make overs on their site. If you have a good idea of what you want, you may be surprised at what you can do yourself!

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Anyone have any tips on log home restoration?

Q. I recently bought an older log home. Its hand-hued and needs some log replacement and re-chinking. Any tips or links would be greatly appreciated.

A. http://loghomelinks.com/rest1.htm - links to many other sites
http://www.logrestore.com/ - describes restoration of components (e.g. chinking, corn blasting - aka power wash, log replacement)
http://www.cedar-log-homes.com/maintenance-restoration.htm - information on mtce. & restoration
http://www.atticcorner.com/cabinmain.html - how to books
http://www.log-world.com/forum/index.php?gclid=CNe967G62YwCFSYnYQodqnXVEQ - log home forum (check out the links under 'Resources')
http://www.loghomestore.com/clean.shtml?gclid=CN7Pg_G62YwCFQ5IYAodU0pxFQ - log home cleaning/repair supplies

also visit a local bookstore and flip through books on log home repair to gain further understanding.

on another site, there was an answer from a Log Home Restoration Specialist, which stated:
==================================
We are a log home restoration company and we have and do work throughout the US. We have worked in CA, OH, WI, MI, WV, VA, SC, NC, GA, FL, AL, MS, AR, TN, KY, IL, MO, MD, and probably more that I can't remember. This is a unique restoration area and is not entered by many contractors.

We have been in the log home business almost 22 years, completing more than 3,000 log home projects and more than 600 log home restorations. That is why we are called to many locations and why we stay booked up for 3 to 6 months backlog continuously.

Len Kroll
Brentwood Log Homes
Wood House Construction, Inc.
Wood House Restorations
800-864-6701
lenkroll@brentwoodloghomes.com
www.brentwoodloghomes.com

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On home renovation shows on TV, why do they never go into detail on doing electrical work?

Q. I watched an episode of Hometime today where they were installing ceramic tile on the floor. They spent the entire half-hour program going into detail of each step of the way. I've seen that with other kinds of work too, but never with electrical. On any given program where the project involves any electrical work, they never spend more than 5 minutes describing it, and they only give an overview of what needs to be done -- not how to actually do it.

A. Liability. Giving someone a little bit of information about electricity can be fatal. Electrical work is not something that can be learned from watching a 30 minute TV show. In addition, most states require that electrical work done on property other than your own home be done by a qualified electrician. Sometimes, they will show them installing light fixtures, but all of the preliminary wiring has been done to the point that the finish is as close to idiot-proof as you can get. Hope this helps.

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what happens when a home improvement contractor fails to complete the work?

Q. Sales organization subcontracted to a flooring specialist and then sold the paper to a bank. The flooring specialist was incompetent and after two tries could not properly install a floor then abandoned the job. The bank sold the paper to a collection agent and reported my failure to pay to my credit.

A. If you purchased a floor wil installation, and it was not installed properly, you should have gone back to the store to ge a refund.

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