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  1. where to run oil line in basement (floor, furnace, tank) - House ...

    Feb 9, 2014 · Underground lines are illegal, so the options are (1) to run the line up from the tank, along the ceiling, and to the furnace-disadvantage is that it may be hard on the oil pump; (2) …

  2. What is the deal with this "basement-dweller" meme?

    Sep 27, 2009 · A basement with a separate entrance, and possibly even cooking facilities, allows an offspring, whether adult or minor, the ability to live a somewhat independent life without …

  3. Is the furnace in Home Alone based on a real furnace model?

    Dec 30, 2022 · In Home Alone, a minor plot point involves Kevin overcoming his phobia of a fearsome-looking furnace in the basement of McCallister family home: The furnace resembles …

  4. Builders: Is It Cheaper To Build a Wall From Blocks, Or Pour …

    Mar 16, 2012 · If you build a wall from blocks, you need to transport the blocks, mortar, and employ a skilled worker (a mason) to set the blocks. In contrast, for a pored wall, you set up …

  5. Why aren't squatters considered to be trespassing?

    Apr 16, 2022 · A recent article detailed a house sold near Washington D.C. that came with a squatter in the basement. Indeed, the seller was clear that there was a squatter in the …

  6. Finished basements are becoming more popular, especially in …

    Feb 26, 2021 · Andrey Kamenov, Ph.D. Probability and Statistics According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, the number of new houses with basements is declining …

  7. What is the penalty for having an illegal basement? (apartment, …

    Apr 5, 2010 · If someone dies in the basement due to carbon monoxide poisoning (likely in a cellar unit) or fire, or any other reason related to the house, you will be charged with …

  8. How far down under my house can I legally dig? - Straight Dope

    Nov 8, 2008 · Assuming that a) I own my house b) I don’t hit any water, sewage, or power lines and c) digging under my house won’t affect the structural integrity of my house or its …

  9. 12 Volt Marine Battery - Why is it getting very hot?

    Jun 14, 2004 · I have a Basement Watchdog battery powered sump-pump backup system. I have recently been adding distilled water every month or so. I used to go 6 months or so before the …

  10. How Do We Get A Stray Cat Out From Under Our Basement Stairs?

    Jun 2, 2014 · We have a stray cat in our basement at the moment, and City bylaw people who deal with stray animals won’t have anything to do with it. The cat has gone to ground in a small …