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Building Steps on dirt slope/ questions

I plan to build some steps into a sloped hill, using timbers. I had some built about ten years ago, and used PT lumber...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by jnipperxxx

Energy Saving Tips

1. Reduce heater's room temperature For each extra degree (Celsius) of temperature, your heater will consume 7 to 11% m...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sustainable.future115
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by sustainable.future115

Slab post-tensioning costs?

Does anyone know what's the going cost for building a post-tensioned slab? Thanks in advance, Rui Maciel
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rui.maciel
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by rui.maciel

Emergency Generator

Sorry for the cross post. Have a question about it's operation. I am a Jack of all trades, but a master of none. Good f...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bilzbs
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by bilzbs

Verizon Charging for Local (Landline)Calls

Hello, Verizon wants to charge me (by the minute) for local, landline calls. Does anyone else have that problem?
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by hairyharry
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by hairyharry

Gas Stove Clearance

We are considering replacing our slide-in range with a dual-fuel gas burner and electric convection oven. Problem is th...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by donandnina_at_rogers_dot_com
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by donandnina_at_rogers_dot_com

Lawn tractor bridge design

I need to span a small creek in my back yard and am building a 16' bridge with 2" x 12" x 16' pressure treated lumber;...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by psaenger_at_muhlenberg_dot_edu
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by psaenger_at_muhlenberg_dot_edu

EPA Lead Hazard Construction Consideration

I just recently received my Lead Renovator certificate. The EPA has initiated its ruling as of April 22nd, 2010 as to p...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jloomis
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by jloomis

Edging for shingle roofs? Hurricanes

------------------------------------- Someone told me that on the weather channel they saw that there was some type of...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by marsha.trahan_at_yahoo_dot_com
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by marsha.trahan_at_yahoo_dot_com

orbital sanders

Do 8" electrical orbital sanders exist? I've been unable to find any on-line?
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gno52
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by gno52

Installing Simpson HDU5 hold downs

Here in the Pacific Northwest we have lots of new earth quake code for residential construction. My house plans calls f...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jolin
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by jolin

Lead Regulation EPA

Being a General Contractor in Calif. I realize I need to be certified for lead in renovations to any homes built prior...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jloomis
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by jloomis

Mother Earth IS Hemorrhaging

help Surely there is someone here who knows what to do, since itis nothing but a plumbing problem.
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by hairyharry
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by hairyharry

Gable Attic fan

Could someone recommend a good Attic Gable fan? I need to replace my second fan as the fan blade will not turn freely....
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by johnareichert
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by johnareichert