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chemical difference between cement and mortar

Hello, My son needs to do a science experiment on the affects of 'ice melt' on sidewalks. I have an extra bag o...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bsddorin
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by bsddorin

closing a very deep and large pool

Hi, I am thiking of buying a house that has a 15 ft deep pool and would like to close it. I am in Northern California a...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kalpanaali
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by kalpanaali

Framing Hammers

Hello Group I would like some advice concerning framing hammers. What are some of your preferences regarding brands, ty...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by claypot
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by claypot

Types of Foundations

Greetings, I was wondering if someone could explain to me the advantages and disadvantages of poured foundations vs. bl...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by claypot
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by claypot

Help Please: Concrete Block House Design

I am hoping for some basic advice for constructing a small two room house here. Engineering help here is only for huge...
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Nicaragua.John
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by Nicaragua.John

Plumbing question: Y connector on vertical drain

I had a plumbing inspection done, one of the comments stated: Y connector not to be used on a vertical drain line. Can a...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dmattie
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by dmattie

Need some help and advice

Need some help and advice My sister in the SF Bay Area CA is buying a home with a pool. She doesn't have a clue abo...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by lindagoldstein100
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by lindagoldstein100

Garage Insulation

I have an integral garage with an up and over, metal cantilever door. I would like to insulate the door against heat los...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by theenforca
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by theenforca

Drilling Small Holes in Granite

After reading about granite being a tough stone to drill, I need some advice. I've dug a 36" deep hole and dropped...
24 comments posted 19yrs
posted by manjo1111
24 comments posted 19yrs posted by manjo1111

Washing Machine Vibration Problem

In a new custom-built home, the 3,000 sq ft ground floor is supported by an 8-course block foundation and TJI's ove...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by trueup
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by trueup

Anyone used a Jac-Pac co2 cylinder?

Saw these in the local h/w store yesterday. Seems pretty good idea if you don't need pressure for hours on end. Jus...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by me
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

Finishing trim on a new shower?

Just finished installing a shower in an existing bathroom that previously had only toilet & sink. 1-piece shower shell...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SparkyGuy
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by SparkyGuy

Palm nailer requirement

Can someone tell if a 1/2 horse motor.100 psi,single cylinder. 7.5 gal tank is sufficient to operater a palm nailer (Sen...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by geo.nova
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by geo.nova

Planking for CapeCod Ceiling?

Hello, HomeDepots' Pacific Knotty Cedar; 6 pieces to the package; 5/16" thick x 3.5" wide x 8' long; installed...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by paminifarm3
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by paminifarm3