You're right to balk at antique caulk

Q: Does caulking expire in the tube? A: Word on the street is that after 18 months, it should be used quickly or tossed. Because I am such... (Sat, 10/27)

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Disconnected heat ducts may cause that gas smell

Q: I live in a townhouse with a gas furnace in the garage and a gas fireplace in the living room. My problem is that if I have the fireplace... (Sat, 10/20)

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How to get a furnace to heat the house and not the garage

Q: We have a very old furnace in our garage. It works well, but most of the heat goes into the garage instead of the house. The furnace gets hot... (Sat, 10/13)

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When drywall cracks up

Q: Our home, built in 2001, had what appeared to be "settling cracks" in the drywall — one on the main floor and the other in an upstairs... (Sat, 10/06)

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Even your chimney needs a rain cap

Q: My house was built in 1954. So was my neighbor's. My neighbor has always kept his fireplace damper closed to conserve heat; I have left... (Sat, 9/29)

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