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A New Year, A New Bathroom

A New Year, A New Bathroom

Let's face it, the most expensive room in the house to renovate is the bathroom. A simple upgrade can run about $15,000 and a full-scale renovation can set you back as much as $40,000.00. You really have no idea until you get into the project whether or not the damage or mold is there, and by then there is no turning back. So what do you do in a case like this?

Read all about the pitfalls of bathroom remodeling...

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Q. I have file drawers that won't stay closed. When I close them, they slowly open to about five inches and stay. Is there a way to tighten them or adjust them so they will stay closed?
A. You could try rearranging the files. Place the heavier file folders at the back of the rack and the lighter smaller folders at the front. If this is not possible, you can use a weight of some sort in the back of the drawer. You may also be able to close the tracks slightly further than present. This would make them tighter and less likely to open of their own accord. Use a pair of pliers and carefully adjust the runners that the rollers roll on. You can even place a piece of tape on the runners to make them less slippery.

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Hanging a Ceiling Fan

Use only a metal junction box to support a ceiling fan - never hang the fan from a plastic box. Depending on the brand, style and size of your ceiling fan - and your electrical code - you may use a 3" or 4" octagonal junction box. (Some local codes don't permit the use of 3" boxes.) The larger box will make it easier to store the excess wiring.


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