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How to install a new drain in shower stall?

I'm ready to install the new 1-piece shower stall into the framed-in location in an existing bathroom. The ABS pipi...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SparkyGuy
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by SparkyGuy

roof construction

Hi all, I have to span a square of about 50 by 50 feet with a roof. The roof should have a cupola in the middle. I am w...
30 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spyqqqdia
30 comments posted 19yrs posted by spyqqqdia

Corner bead rust

The corner bead around one of the windows in my bathroom is showing rust through the wallpaper. I guess it was put in w...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gplantam
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by gplantam

drywall seams bulging

Bought a 45 year old split level 1.5 years ago. It was not lived in for a year before we purchased it. We painted all r...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by acomako
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by acomako

breeze way part 3

After looking the situation over and considering what you guys have said I came up with another thought/question. The c...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by (nospam)
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by (nospam)

Raising Attic Floor for more Insulation?

The house we are moving into has a Nice, Large attic with a plywood/pressboard floor over 2x6's and 2x8's depen...
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bob
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

New house a total loss

There was a "fire" at the job site last night. Total loss. The only thing left standing is the garage walls and trusses...
40 comments posted 19yrs
posted by llnux4all
40 comments posted 19yrs posted by llnux4all

Free CAD software

Several resources [1] for those interested in free 2D and 3D CAD software.
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by csgallagher
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by csgallagher

Sliding glass door/brick install question

I have a brick veneer home with a 68x48" window in my kitchen. I am wanting to replace the window with a sliding patio...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rmccinc
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by rmccinc

Under Deck

a.. UnderDeck is a new and innovative ceiling system that installs to underside of second level decks a.. http://www.di...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Deputy_Dumbya_Dawg
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Deputy_Dumbya_Dawg

Boise "I" Beams

Boise USA made 420mm wooden composite "I" beams were use in a new school in Milton Keynes, England in 2003 - Giles Broo...
214 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NOSPAM
214 comments posted 19yrs posted by NOSPAM

building's structure

hi there , nowadays it is common to find most house has a home theater set which always come with a sub woofer. my ques...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Koh.Amos
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Koh.Amos

Piling homes Colorado?

Curious to as if anyone here has constructed a house on piling in Colorado or if anyone could tell me what would be req...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by scotcox
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by scotcox

need advice ...ROI on Home upgrades / features

need advice ...ROI on Home upgrades / features My sister lives in the SF bay Area, CA. She wants to upgrade her home wi...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kimshapiro100
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by kimshapiro100