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Insulation installed upside down

hi, I am buying a home (raised ranch) , and te insulation under the family room on the main floor (hardwood floor) is i...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by goommen
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by goommen

IPEX

Hello, I am having a house built and opted for IPEX plumbing. Any advice? I am also using a tankless, propane fired, wa...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bob
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by bob

Automatic Gate Closer

I've got an automatic gate which works just like an automatic garage door. I click a remote to open the gate and wh...
30 comments posted 20yrs
posted by crhras
30 comments posted 20yrs posted by crhras

Deadbeat Homeowner

---------------------------------------------------------------------- A friend of mine contracted with a homeowner to...
42 comments posted 20yrs
posted by crhras
42 comments posted 20yrs posted by crhras

Tankless water heater venting

I am considering installing a ventless water heater and I have an ideal location to mount and service the devices but I...
14 comments posted 20yrs
posted by cbut100
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by cbut100

wiring to an out building (shop)

I am thinking of setting up a shop in an outbuilding, and want to put a panel in the outbuilding. Currently there is a...
36 comments posted 20yrs
posted by cajunk
36 comments posted 20yrs posted by cajunk

need help with retaining wall project!!

Hello, This weekend warrior needs to build a 40 foot by 3 feet high retaining wall. After that, I'm going to build...
16 comments posted 20yrs
posted by alex.cordero
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by alex.cordero

Dock lift wiring

I am rewiring my dock. I ran new wire through existing conduit to run the lights and a GFI outlet. There is a separate...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by MichZaelY.GeZorgeY
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by MichZaelY.GeZorgeY

alkyd paint and rain

Hello. I need to apply alkyd (oil-based) paint to an exterior railing, but I do not expect a stretch of dry weather in...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by nospam
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

Anchor Bolts - Commode To Concrete Floor

My lower level got wet twice over the past half dozen years. Once when the vacant lot next to me was cleared for a hous...
8 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jaygreg90
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by jaygreg90

Drainage question

I see in many cases it's recommended to put in gravel for drainage. For one example, you are installing a retaining...
10 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jeffc226
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by jeffc226

Buying House Plans Online

Ok, so I am totally new to this. We just purchased our property and plan to begin construction in 08. Our plan next yea...
14 comments posted 20yrs
posted by dianesiegel
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by dianesiegel

Asphalt millings

I have a gravel driveway with approximate dimensions of 40 feet x 60 feet. I have friend who has several dump trunks fu...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by rwebb
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by rwebb

Wok fumes

I recently posted this problem, I have had little success with the local administrative codes, I have also been told th...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by mcinbrass
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by mcinbrass

building materials

Just out of curiosity, what fraction of a home's cost do building materials typically represent? Thank you.
10 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bob
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by bob