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No more sweating--plumbing question

I am building a new home and in the past did all of the final plumbing connections. I used to sweat the connections on...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by <doccook
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by <doccook

Evaluating bids for concrete driveway

Have obtained 2 bids for an approx 3400 sq ft driveway Both bids specify 4" of 4000# concrete, finished and sealed, wit...
24 comments posted 20yrs
posted by allan230
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by allan230

Help needed

Can anyone here help?? I need a link or information that will guide me in installing sheetrock on the ceiling of a room...
33 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bealls-2001
33 comments posted 20yrs posted by bealls-2001

Perc testing?

I&#39;m trying to determine &#39;exactly&#39; what PERC testing (guess it stands for perculation) is and how it effects...
24 comments posted 20yrs
posted by pc-dc-doc
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by pc-dc-doc

detached garage insulation- vapor barrier needed?

I have a wood framed detached garage that I would like to insulate. I only plan on heating it a few times a year when I...
24 comments posted 20yrs
posted by beerguzzler50
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by beerguzzler50

Garage door repair with enclosed torsion spring

I have a Wayne-Dalton garage door that had a door cable jump the roller up on top. It wrapped up in one of the door rol...
9 comments posted 20yrs
posted by f1copeland
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by f1copeland

how to finish basement floor with a drain

Please help. We are planning on finishing our basement but there is a drain with a 3-4&#39; pipe running from the heate...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by andjudtry
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by andjudtry

Hidden Deck Fasteners

I am building a cedar deck which will be about a foot and a half off the ground (hard to work underneath). I have been...
9 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ryan_at_opc
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by ryan_at_opc

HVAC units in attic?

I have another question about my new house. My inspector found that my HVAC units in the attic are installed upright. T...
9 comments posted 20yrs
posted by mark
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by mark

mix for leveling garage base?!?!

Hi all, I wonder if anyone can help, or direct me to the right direction. I am in the final stages of building a base f...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by shaiboy_ukNOSPAM
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by shaiboy_ukNOSPAM

Supporting Lifted Concrete Block

There&#39;s a 4&#39; x 3&#39; x 1.5&#39; poured concrete block at the bottom of the back steps that&#39;s shifted down...
15 comments posted 20yrs
posted by manjo1111
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by manjo1111

Cost of New Construction

I am looking at building a new home and am considering doing the contracting myself. Is there a good website or can som...
39 comments posted 20yrs
posted by aolson
39 comments posted 20yrs posted by aolson

Water to my garage ?

I have a new garage that is separate from my house. I&#39;d like to have a water supply out there for washing the car,...
9 comments posted 20yrs
posted by sdoggnuts
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by sdoggnuts