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LPG supply line diameters

Hello, My house is under construction and the plumber just installed the LPG gas lines. I am suspicious that he might n...
30 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bob
30 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

Why a Heating and Air Vent in this location?

For those of you that build or design homes I have a question. Why do you, or would you, locate a Heating and Air vent...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kw4z
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by kw4z

Do you know out of state moving expenses?

I want to move from Ogden, Utah to Hemet, California. I want to do the packing, they just have to drive. Any idea what t...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by seekingnewhome
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by seekingnewhome

FLorida Codes?

I am a mason of over two decades that has recently purchased a home in Port Richey, FL. Soon after moving into the home...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kennyhendrick
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by kennyhendrick

How shallow can foundation be?

Hi I started to build a dormer recently, its 235 sq m. I observed the foundations being poured and about 36-40 metres o...
34 comments posted 19yrs
posted by chadzakary
34 comments posted 19yrs posted by chadzakary

WTB: Tilies/Carpet/Drywall

I am loking to get some tiles for my back plash, and kitchen. Also need 1 inch drywall to cover a wall and also carpet,...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by HoldMyCorona
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by HoldMyCorona

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