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Frequently Asked Questions:
posted 7/21/2008 - by tom
Question: I'm putting in a new kitchen that will include an island & will be putting down a hardwood floor. I'm getting conflicting stories from the floor guy & the GC & want your wise & unbiased opinion. The floor guy wants to put the floor down before the cabinets & the GC says after. I understand both points of view & believe both have their merits. What do you think??
Regards, Tom
Answer: Tom trust me on this one. You always want to put the cabinets down first, then the floor. If you need to move or change something in the future it is a nightmare if the cabinets sit on the floor. If your dishwasher hose broke the entire floor would warp adn need to be replaced, how do you remove the flooring from under teh cabinets?
Jim
posted 7/20/2008 - by Dave
Question: Mr. Salmon, I listen to yourself and Mr. Bower on a regular basis. You have the best home repair show that I've found on the radio dial. I am having a problem finding training in appliance repair. Can you or Doug help me on this. My little girl and I appreciate any help you guys can offer.
Dave
Answer: Hi Dave, XYZApplianceRepair.com
Jim
posted 7/19/2008 - by Lyn Michaels
Question: I have a concrete step in the front of my home that fell apart last winter. Last summer I tried to repair it with cement but when shoveling last winter the whole corner fell off in a chunk. Since that time it has continued to deteriorated. I have gotten 3 estimates. One gentleman did not seem to know what to do. 1 gentleman wants to repair the broken area and then seal it and the other steps and the third wants to remove the entire area that is broken and replace it, then seal just that area. What should be done and can you suggest someone. I would like to do this myself but with the bad experience I had from doing the work last summer I think a professional is the way to go. My estimates have run between $925 and $950. Does that sound reasonable? Sincerely,
Lyn Michaels
Answer: Hi Lyn, It sounds like that step may need to be totally replaced. Think out of the box ! Wood, pre-cast concrete, poured in place concrete, or pavers built-up.
Jim
posted 7/17/2008 - by Michael
Question: Mr. Salmon, How much notification do you need to perform a home inspection?
Thanks, Michael
Answer: Hi Michael, Usually two or three days, sometimes a week.
Jim 585-589-5650
posted 7/16/2008 - by Matt McGrain
Question: I can't keep paint on my house! I have a ranch covered in cedar shake shingles. The paint is just falling off of them. Right down to the wood. I have tried both oil and latex based paints. I scraped, belt sanded and caulked all of the verticle cracks. Nothing has worked. I suspect this is a venting issue but, can't pinpoint it. I have a roof that is less than 10 years old, covered in architectural shingles. I am ridge vented with one box vent and ample soffet vents. I have gone through and replaced a few of the painted over soffet vents. The crawl space between the roof and living areas shows no signs of excessive moisture. I had a very small amount of black insulation near my bathroom exhaust fan piping. I replaced the underachieving exhaust fan with another that pushes more CFM. I have two dehumidifiers in the basement and my furnace was installed in 1995 by Isaac. What do you suspect is the cause of this? If I am going to put vinyl siding on the house. Should I even bother trying to diagnose this issue? Thank you, Matt
Answer: Hi Matt, You have a moisture penetration problem, a paint incompatability problem, and other stuff going on. Vinyl side your home with a professional, install an insulating vapor barrier like Dow Board and go play golf.
Jim
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