Hi Keith, I’ve read your past annarbor.com articles regarding aging in place and I agree, I’m not ready to move into an assisted living facility. I can live in my home independently but need a few home modifications. As I get older, I’m having a more difficult time getting around ...
Hi Keith,The brick pavers leading up to my front porch have become an eyesore. The cracks not only have weeds growing out of them, but it looks as though there is algae as well. The bricks are still level, so I don’t think they have to be replaced, but I ...
Hi Keith, I'm a do-it-yourselfer and would like to install a toilet in a small basement room and looking for an alternative way to install the plumbing drain without the labor and cost of busting out the concrete. There is a cold water pipe nearby but not a pipe to ...
Hi Keith,We had our kitchen remodeled two years ago. My wife is a great cook; however we failed to install a kitchen range hood. Currently the moisture rises to the top of the kitchen ceiling and is accumulating water marks. I would like to install a kitchen vent hood over ...
Hi Keith, I’m going to paint the exterior of my lapped wood siding home. Although I look forward to it, I only want to do it once in the next 10-15 years. I’ve seen others who painted and it had to be re-painted within the next couple years. What advise ...
Hi Keith, We have been saving for our dream deck. We are ready to get started so we can enjoy it this spring. Can you give us some advice on how to design it?—Robert G, Canton Before you start, as with most projects, contact your local building department to check ...
Hi Keith,My father lives alone in Pinckney, and I am concerned about his safety. We considered assisted living, and he does not want that as an option, nor do we want him to be there. My biggest challenge for staying at home is the bathroom. His doctor said it will ...
Hi. I read your article in AnnArbor.com newspaper and thought you might be able to steer me in the right direction. A few years ago, we started noticing ants getting into the house near a window of ours and also on an exterior wall. This past spring, it got much ...
Hi Keith, My hot water boiler is making noises as if a hammer is beating along the pipes in the basement. My house is warm. However, I’m concerned that my boiler is going to stop working.—Chad, S., Ann Arbor Hi Chad,Fortunately, this problem is a fairly common occurrence in homes ...
This question came from the comments for my recent Extend the life or your roof with proper ventilation article: I had a roof replaced last summer and had similar differing opinions on ventilation, My attic is not finished. The underside of the roof deck is not insulated and is visible ...
My parents are getting older, but even though they are pretty healthy, I worry about them slipping and hurting themselves in the shower. How can I make this a safer environment for them? —Brian S., South Lyon As your parents age, the chances of them getting an injury from a ...
Hi Keith, I have been getting estimates on having my roof redone. Everyone agrees that there are too many layers on my roof and that the original cedar shingle roofing needs to be removed and the sheathing replaced. However, one roofer told me that because my attic is finished off, ...
Hi Keith, My garbage disposal has a horrific smell that will not go away. Got any ideas to get rid of it? —Sara H Ypsilanti, MI Hi Sara, During the holidays we tend to give our appliances a healthy workout. All of our holiday meals flowing through the disposal can ...
Hi Keith, I’ve been a contractor for over 15 years and am just now getting into the digital age. I hired a friend to build a website. Now I've been using my PC computer to store all my customer information and financials. Lately it has been running a little slow. ...
The female workforce is continuing to grow. According to OSHA, there are new products and tools designed to fit the needs of this new and emerging demographic. Last week’s column was for tools for the "Do-it-Yourselfer" guy. I've received many requests since then for an article for the "do-it-yourselfer" ladies. ...
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