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Adding foundation wall to an existing slab

Hi! I have an old garage that we're converting to a shed. We took out the ramped concrete and the front wall (which was...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by keja_at_earthlink_dot_net
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by keja_at_earthlink_dot_net

Roofer Question

So we did a big renovation on our house and one of the things that we did was the roof. When we bid the roof I wanted s...
11 comments posted 15yrs
posted by lloydstein
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by lloydstein

Wall Paper Removal

Hello, I have a job possibility that requires the wall paper to be removed throughout the "large" fancy home, and prepp...
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jloomis
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by jloomis

Cultured stone

------------------------------------- jodie I did a cultured stone job about 2 years ago, and I sealed the stone. The s...
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posted by jordantile_at_yahoo_dot_com
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by jordantile_at_yahoo_dot_com

Roof Nosing installation

I always have a question on roof nosing. The metal edge used in roofing. Now I know on the downward slope of the roof t...
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posted by jloomis
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by jloomis

Pool nightmare

The house was already constructed, but... http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/06/20/real-estate-disclosure-what-you-don...
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posted by willshak
46 comments posted 15yrs posted by willshak

Building Demolition Company

It is also noted that all buildings must be demolished after two or three decades due to the change of the revolutionar...
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posted by sam.aden56
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by sam.aden56

cool stuff!

http://www.disasterrebuildingsolutions.com/ This "kid" has a brilliant idea. But would his idea pass the building codes?
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posted by member
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by member

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
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by Sheltzer_at_tds_dot_net

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
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by carter.alvin68

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...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by member
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by member

What can you do from 9 to 5?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVgb3KXrxWg&feature=related How about building a barn!
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by member
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by member

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...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by persistentone
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by persistentone

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
18 comments posted 15yrs posted by jnipperxxx

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...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by member
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by member