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Frequently Asked Questions:
posted 1/31/2012 - by John
Question: I'm considering having my 75+ yr old tub re-glazed rather than ripped out and installing a new tub. I'd like to know your opinion on re-glazing a tub. I've heard some folks rave about the job that was done by some local contractors. Thanks
Answer: Hi John, It think that is a very short term fix to an eventual removal project. The professionals do a very quick and easy job of removal. The re-porcelain tubs I have seen do not look very good.
Jim
posted 1/30/2012 - by Tom
Question: I have forced hot air heat and I am considering a new furnace.Would it be better to put in hot water base board heat? I feel the forced air creates dust and pollutents in the air.Would their be a big cost difference?
Answer: Hi Tom, Usually a huge difference in price between replacing your existing forced air furnace and installing a completly new boiler system. A boiler system from scratch could be $15,000+.
Jim
posted 1/4/2012 - by mary ellen leonardo
Question: Hi Jim, the relative humidity in the house is between 47 and 50%. I bought an Acurite Barometer. We have a new roof, new windows throughout and furnace/air system that is 4 years old. It is a ranch house and the problem is at one end of the house near bedrooms. Is it possible that the house is "air tight" and would a fan in the crwl space area help? i also had someone tell me about installing a fan in duct work to push more heat toward bedroom area. Any thoughts? Thanks, Mary Ellen
Answer: Hi Mary Ellen, I would attack the basement first, dehumidifier, gutters and grading, etc. to try and reduce the humidity. Ventilating may help in the summer, but is wasteful in the heating season. If your heating system is not balanced correctly it can be by a heating professional.
Jim
posted 12/20/2011 - by Don Kiser
Question: When we moved into our house a few years ago we found an octopus under the kitchen sink. Well I finally got around to fixing it. I thought you might get a laugh or one of those "what were they thinking?" out of this. Links at the end.
Besides getting rid of the mess, I also got to buy a new tool. Isn't that the reason we like to tackle these jobs? Anyway I found out (PBS "Ask this old house") about the Pasco "Ram Bit", it allows you to cut the PVC pipe and then drill out the fitting allowing you glue a new pipe in. You can find it at various online retailers. Without it this project wouldn't have been possible.
I've hosted the pictures on a online hosting site here, feel free to have someone email me and I'll attach the pictures, in case you don't feel comfortable clicking on links.
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9808/img0634xi.jpg http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/9920/img0641uw.jpg
Answer: Hey Don, Thats a riot! Can I use those pictures on my web site or personality page on WHAM? I might not tell the truth about where they came from! Thanks ! Jim
posted 12/17/2011 - by Donald
Question: Jim: Merry Christmas. I'm just writing to ask about information you talked about on this mornings program. I just caught a snippet of your energy information, such as comparing types of energy and energy usage. I can't find the info on your website about this. Could you please direct me to the info. Thanks, and take care.
Answer: Hi Donald,
This is the link, the fuel calculator is at the bottom as another link.
Jim
http://jimsalmon.com/homepage.cfm?goget=3850
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