by DIY Answer Guy | Aug 28, 2012 | DIY Questions
John asked Which type of insulation is used in walls? Faced or unfaced? DIY Answer Guy Hi John, Un-faced insulation is usually used in interior walls for sound reduction, in floor joist, over a crawl space and in-between the attic joist. Whereas faced insulation is... by DIY Answer Guy | Aug 16, 2012 | DIY Questions
Josh asked I just bought new clothes dryer so I’m replacing the dryer vent because the old one was PVC. I am going to use mostly ridged galvanized aluminum pipe. The pipe has a length of about 25 feet. The dryer is on the first floor. So I have to go through a... by DIY Answer Guy | Aug 12, 2012 | DIY Questions
Robyn asked I am trying the hang a decorative shelf. I am using plastic, EZ self-drilling, threaded dry wall anchors. I would then screw the screw into the anchor and hang the shelf on the screw. However I screwed the screw into the anchor and the head of the screw... by DIY Answer Guy | Aug 8, 2012 | DIY Questions
Roy asked My fireplace has water stains where it once leaked. I sold the house and would like to try to remove the stains, or can I stain the fireplace to cover the water stains. The water stains have caulking streaks in it. I have tried soapy water. I picked up some... by DIY Answer Guy | Jul 27, 2012 | DIY Questions
Clem asked I recently moved into a small apartment in Manhattan. There is a popcorn ceiling. I noticed a small water stain. Upon closer inspection, the ceiling I discovered is dry. However, the ceiling crumbled in my hand. I checked another part of the ceiling, same...