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Bee spray typicaqlly has a really far reach or an exterminator.
Sorry to hear about your alarm wires. There are a couple of differenct ways to go about resolving this issue. We typically involve the servicing alarm company to make sure whatever is done to resolve the issue is accordance with their servicing the alarm system at the home. They will be respoinsible and liable for the monitoring, so it is critical to involve them. If possible to pull some additional length at the point of contact is helpful, or splicing on additional length is an option too. If the wire issue gets too complicated, you may consider a wireless system.
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I believe Home Depot has some aerosol products that can nearly reach 40 ft, but not positive.
I would concur with the above answers. If you are able to fill with wood putty and paint that would prove to be the most cost effective option. If you would like to go further, determine the brand of the door and I'm sure you could find a replacement sash. I am like you, I love my dog like my children, continue to be patient and show your bowser the love he deserves.
There are a few options depending on the circumstances, if the dog has scratched the slab and depending on material, you'll need an entirely new slab. You have the option of painting over the scratch, but the odds of that peeling into the future are high. Our doors are steel and fibreglass, fibreglass would require an entirely new door slab to be installed if you wish to rid the problem for good. To surely rid the problem, the dog or puppy should be trained before repair unless you want to experience a fruitness endeavour.
When dealing with a wooden door, their are a few DIY solutions like sanding, filling sanding again and painting/staining over.
It looks like the pup teaches classes on how to be a beaver 101. Sanding, filling and matching the colour back would be the best option in this circumstance, or simply an entirely new replacement.
Windows and doors are the largest culprit in lost of energy efficiency. It may not be the cheapest option but will provide you with the largest impact.
Hey John,
A few questions first.
Is the chimney functional? Is the flu venting anything in the home (i.e. furnace)? Does the chimney go through the roof, or next to the roof on the eave or rake?
If the chimney is not functional and it does not vent anything in the home, you may want to address the problem at the roof by closing it off. This will make sure no bugs or water can enter into the home. If the chimney is through the roof, you will need to tear the structure down below the sheathing, install blocking around the chimney box, and install new sheathing over top the chimney. Exterminators are always the best experts to call for bug problems. If they keep coming back, it may be time to try a different company. Hope this helps!
Eric Consuegra
AROCON Roofing and Construction, LLC
Hire a reliable electrician who has many years of experience. Do not settle for the best price.
John,
When you see the wasps around, look at the exterior of the chimney and possibly from a ladder.
What you may see is that they are not coming down into the chimney through the top or chimney termination but in through small cracks in the brick where the mortor has come loose. I would spray the area for the wasps, wait a resonable amount of time and seal the crack and then purchase and install a http://www.woodlanddirect.com/Chimney/Top-Sealing-Chimney-Dampers/Chimalator-Top-Sealing-Chimney-Damper lock top type chimney cap.
Thanks
Philip Anderson
HDR Remodeling.
The picture shows the door is stained wood. The wood is repairable but the door will have to be painted or the repairs will be visible.
Do you know if the estimate from Home Depot was to replace the entire door assembly or just the (door(s)?). If they estimated the cost including removal and replacement of door jambs, threshold, and door trim, then an alternative that could cost less would be to replace the door slabs only and keep the existing jambs and trim.
That is Oriented Strand Board (OSB), typically used for sheathing. Looks like it has been used exposed to weather, which is not its intended use. There is no reasonable repair for that, other than replacement... with materials suitable for whatever the application might be. Call a professional contractor.
I agree with what Yuri said and would like to add that it is imporatant to have it removed properly so as not to cross contaminate. Mold spores are microscopic in size and easily dispersed if not handled correctly.