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Boiler Heating
Asked by P.B. from Davenport
on May 4, 2011
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We are looking at making an offer on an older house that has a boiler water-heating system and radiators. We do not know much about the maintenance and care for these ...
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- We have a boiler and radiators in our house. We love them. They never make noise, they give off moist heat so it doesn't get too dry, and there's always a warm place...
- Just a couple of notes not already mentioned: If the boiler is old make sure it has been updated with safety features (there should be some sort of regulator that shut...
- I think you will find that most plumbers/HVAC companies can maintain a boiler system. A good friend of mine has boiler heat BUT the biggest issue for them was the lac...
Radiant Heat and Boilers
Asked by M.K. from Boston
on April 24, 2009
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Our boiler is pretty ancient, and we need to decide whether to just replace the boiler or switch over to a completely different heating system. Right now we have radia...
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- I am an interior designer and I work for an architectural firm. I would recommend looking into modern radiant heating (I would not use the ancient one in your slab). R...
- I do not have radiant heat, but I do work for a modular home company that installs radiant heat and have never heard that it will “die”. The pex tubing that is use...
- Hi M., My name is H. and my husband, John Bruce, and I own Green Valley Plumbing, LLC in Norwich, CT. I don't know if you are in this area but John would be happy to...
Need Work Done on an Old Boiler.
Asked by T. from Minneapolis
on November 15, 2006
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Does anyone have a reccomendation? We have a rental property the heat isn't working properly. It is either too hot or too cold. We've checked the thermostats and th...
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- DO NOT go thru Minnegasco! Their guys don't know what they're doing, and you end up spending more than you need to. The guys that we've used is Dennis from Team Mech...
- I don't have anyone to recommend to you but thought I would tell you that EVERY apartment I have ever rented more than a few that had boilers I encountered this same p...
- I've always used Minnegasco (now Center Point Energy. We also used Erickson Plumbing and Heating when we re-did our basement and Minneapolis Plumbing and Heating to r...
Homemade Baby Food - Thaw and Heat?
Asked by A.B. from Washington DC
on February 1, 2011
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Hi- For frozen homemade baby food I plan on thawing the cubes in the fridge overnight - my question is: do i then heat it after it has been thawed? and if so, how shou...
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- If you use the microwave, just pour the portion you're using into a glass or ceramic bowl, and then test it on your wrist.
- Glad to hear you are making your own baby food! If your baby doesn't mind cold food there's no need to heat them. However, if you find you need to heat them, don't bot...
- Made my own baby food too! I never bothered thawing them. Just tossed a frozen cube in the microwave oven but you could always put the cube in a bowl over a pot of b...
I Think I Need a New Furnace! Who Should I Call?
Asked by T.J. from Chicago
on September 10, 2008
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Well, actually I need a boiler. It's a very old house with radiator heat. The boiler we have now is very old and I don't think it's going to make it through another ...
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- We have always used Enright's Heating and air. ###-###-#### They are great and everyone is super nice. We needed a new ac unit a few yrs ago and we were able to fina...
- radiators are pretty sturdy and last a very long time...is it knocking...our boiler is a few decades old, and has been in a few floods....we just bleed the radiators ...
- Hi, Call the City of Chicago 311 (I don't remember the exact dept. now)....they used to have a program that would provide new furnaces (at no cost)to residents.
Rules Regarding Heating in Condo Units
Asked by V. from Chicago
on November 1, 2007
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Ok, so I got a Condo conversion unit two years ago and no big issues for a year or so. After that, a lot of issues started appearing here and there with at least two u...
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- maybe the board may want to consider having a management company step in. our condo building also had issue with heating be turned as the weather temps got colder. w...
- V., I think it's actually illegal to not provide heat. I know that if the temp drops below a certain degree, you have to have heat. I may be wrong, but I don't think ...
- Set up a meeting to discuss and vote. I would also vote on a new president just to let this guy know he isn't King of your condo building.
Toddler (21/2) W/reoccuring Bloody Nose
Asked by K.A. from Scranton
on May 15, 2007
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My 2 1/2 year old daughter just started getting bloody noses now and then. They were just minor until last night. I woke up around 4am and saw a large blood spot (soft...
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- Don't worry. My son, also 2, always gets bloody noses here and there. It's completely normal for small children to get them. They're just more sensitive to dry heat/ai...
- It could be caused by alot of different things. I guess your doctor is waiting to see if it is the heat causing it. If it is your heat, a humidifier would stop it. ...
- Hi K., I have a nephew who has very bad bloody noses. His parents were told to put vaselene on the inside of his nose too, to keep it from getting too dry. My nephew...
Do you...fondue?
Asked by F.H. from Phoenix
on January 30, 2012
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I have always wanted to. Last weekend at a thrift shop I found a book on Fondue for .10. Apparently there are different pots depending on what you put in them. I've...
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- YES we fondue. Love it. We did that when I was a kid too. I got a fondue pot from Amazon. Electric. This is the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/Oster-Fondue...
- We eat fondue all the time. I don't have a fondue pot so we just use our rice cooker. We heat up the cheese in a saucepan and just pour it into the ricecooker to keep ...
- More dipping items: pretzels, sticks and twists my kids love to dip grilled pineapple granola bites
Christmas Cookies/candy/bread?
Asked by S.B. from Wichita
on November 30, 2010
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I work in a small office and they exchange gifts every year. I thought it might be nice to make some christmas candy or cookies or little loaves of bread to make for a...
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- These are delish and really cute. Use chopped pecans for your nuts: PECAN TOSSIES 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 stick butter 1 c. flour FILLING: 1 eg...
- my favorites are verybestbaking.com and tasteofhome.com
- These pecan sandies are divine.. The secret is to totally chill the dough. also I add a pinch more salt.. I love the sweet and salty.. http://www.marthastewart.com/...
White Queso Dip
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on July 14, 2011
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I'm such an airhead!! Why haven't I thought to ask you helpful ladies this before?! [facepalm!]
I am ADDICTED to the white queso (cheese) dip mexican restaurants se...
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- I've had the white queso (comes liquidly in a tub) from Sam's Club and it is pretty good! Not as good as our local Mexican restaurant, but pretty darn close! Have yo...
- Try this: Queso Blanco 1 cup finely shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, Asadero or Chihuahua) 4 oz cream cheese (half of an 8 oz brick) 4 oz diced green chiles 1/...
- Try the Velveeta White Queso. It rocks! I am like you & addicted to the white cheese. Its delightful!
