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Electrical Wiring Q

Not even sure if it's OK to do and, of course, local codes prevail. OK, so you need to run a 15A 14/2 line to a loa...
15 comments posted 20yrs
posted by postmaster
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by postmaster

Creating a gable roof out of a mansard roof

Hi Everyone, I've just purchased a new home with a mansard roof which is pretty ugly. I'm looking for an econom...
18 comments posted 20yrs
posted by scave
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by scave

Neighbor's Sftub wiring - not cool

My neighbor has just added a "Softub" hot tub on his patio. It requires it's own 20 amp circuit as the pump/heater...
21 comments posted 20yrs
posted by dwhite1031
21 comments posted 20yrs posted by dwhite1031

question on wells VS very long water line

Hello all, We are about to start building our house which sits about 1000' from the road. We have city water availa...
54 comments posted 20yrs
posted by yyzedd
54 comments posted 20yrs posted by yyzedd

Popping Windows

Hi All, I have double-glazed white vinyl windows in the eastern wall of my bedroom that emit popping noises when the su...
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posted by kingcharles
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by kingcharles

Gypcrete elevation around sleepers

Hi All, I recently had gypcrete poured over my plywood subfloor with sleepers. The gypcrete was left an average of 1/8"...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jsteebyOMITTHIS
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by jsteebyOMITTHIS

Screened Porch questions

1. What screen material do you folks recommend? I understand it comes in aluminum, plastic, etc.. Durability, ease of i...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by rfa2000WAX
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by rfa2000WAX

Two parallel trenches for foundation

I need to lay out two parallel trenches to pour a level foundation for a metal building. The land is slightly uneven. W...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ranmcc
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by ranmcc

Which is the best home warranty company ?

Which is the best home warranty company ? for a home in the SF Bay Area ? 15 years old Do they only cover appliances or...
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posted by kimshapiro100
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by kimshapiro100

Deck design: attaching beams to existing posts

I have an existing third floor deck (10'x40'). It is supported by a 6"x12" beam resting on 18' tall 8"x8" p...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Karamo
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by Karamo

Building a concrete wall question

I want to build a concrete wall that is 56.5 ft long and 4 ft high from the top of the wall to the bottom of the trench...
45 comments posted 20yrs
posted by alphaone
45 comments posted 20yrs posted by alphaone

2x6 Interior Doors

Do you have to special order an interior door for 2x6 framing or do Home Depot type prehung doors have enough adjustabl...
18 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ssdd2007b
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by ssdd2007b

kitchen cabinets or flooring first?

I'm in the process of remodeling the lower level of the house with the focus on remodeling the kitchen. I plan to i...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by DIYMark
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by DIYMark

Let Me Sit Down To Get My Air

Hello, Trying to pack to go to my new house: Sorry to inturde, however ihavebeen all over the Internet with this questi...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by paminifarm3
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by paminifarm3

Attaching gate post to side of porch

Hello, I am about to reside my front porch (cedar shingles over drainage matrix over plywood sheathing). The driveway g...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by whitney
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by whitney