We attached the two lengths with 3long metal mending plates. We placed the seam between two stairs, about a 1/4 of the way down, so that the plates didn’t make the slide sit up on the stair edges – you want all of the slide bottom surface to sit flush on the stair edges to g...
Homeowners insurance covers damages or losses to your home, personal belongings, or even individuals injured on your property. Here’s a breakdown of the standard coverage offered to a homeowners insurance policyholder: Dwelling coverage applies to damage done to your home caused by fire smoke, thef...
She stored all of the rag bags in the attic. I can still remember opening the door at the foot of the creaky wooden attic stairs where we battled our way through the cobwebs with a rolled newspaper, wielded as swords to enter safely. The attic was as hot as a sauna as it always was...
There are, however, certain proactive measures you can take around the house to help prevent an increase in rodent activity: Remove possible entry points. How do mice get in your house? For starters, they can enter through a hole as small as a dime. Seal doors and windows, and make ...
… I don't really want to describe the details of what I saw. [Maureen Maher: That's OK] I have nightmares about it all the time. The police arrived, and Rick had to make a difficult call to his wife Diane. Diane Pacaccio:He called me at work and sai...
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"I had a heart attack," says the first man."You see,I knew my wife was cheating on me,so one day I showed up at home unexpectedly but found her alone watching television.I ran around the house looking for her lover but could find no one.As I ran up the stairs to the attic,I ...
Local building codes will dictate many components of the design of a finished basement, including ceiling height, egress and stairs. Building Code Compliance There are strict building codes that apply to a finished basement. The regulatory environment is pretty specific to locale, but these are a ...
Recessed ceiling canister lights pose special problems for a homeowner bent on making a home more energy-efficient. The older types are extremely leaky and are difficult to make airtight. Because of regulations concerning fire safety, the best you can do is to build an airtight box of flame-re...
Because I can’t relate to them as musicians. I relate to them as a son or a friend. You relate as a father or whatever it is. You’ve got to make sure that you bring that into the story. These guys are just givers. All of the interviews, everybody couldn’t wait to talk ...