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http://www.disasterrebuildingsolutions.com/ This "kid" has a brilliant idea. But would his idea pass the building codes?
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Removing ceiling joists

We have a dormer and it is built into the gable roof. We are adding a skylight and would like to remove the ceiling joi...
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posted by Sheltzer_at_tds_dot_net
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Kitchen Cabinets Brampton

Moreover, lighting also plays an important part in creating a comfortable atmosphere. Ambient lighting is used to set t...
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posted by carter.alvin68
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fooitngs in a bag?

http://www.fab-form.com/products/fastbag/fastbag.html KISS! Keep it simple stupid! And these guys did. Forget about bui...
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What can you do from 9 to 5?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVgb3KXrxWg&feature=related How about building a barn!
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Drop in Concrete Scaffolding?

Does any vendor make drop in scaffolding that would come pre-assembled in very small sizes, say one foot by one foot? I...
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posted by persistentone
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Choice of Impact Driver ?

I am trying to choose an impact drill (driver) that can install 10 inch Spax lag screws in pressure treated timbers. Al...
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posted by jnipperxxx
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building code question on plumbing

Just curious to know if plumbing for the house MUST always be routed under the foundation and up through the floors tha...
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planning ahead for the dome home

Hopefully, within the month, I will be on my way of building a geodesic dome home. The one I think I'm going to go with...
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Building Permits

Hi, Silly question perhaps... but would like input and opinions. - I had renovations done last summer to my bathrooms....
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posted by comeonoverto
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lumber by the truckload

Can anyone give me a ballpark figure on a truckload of lumber? Considering 2x6 10 foot boards, probably southern pine or...
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wood versus cement weight capabilities

Curiosity mainly. Consider a 6"x6"x10' post made of douglas fir and the same dimensions in cement. Will the cement vers...
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terminology wanted

In the past 20 years or so the shift from standard floor support to wood based "beam" support is probably now the norm....
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looking for type of ICF website

A few years ago I ran across this website that has a rather unique ICF block. Instead of just dumping cement in between...
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