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getting estimates from contractors

Why don't contractors give estimates faster?! I was remodeling my bathroom in my basement and I didn't get a call back...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Che1s4short_at_gmail_dot_com
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by Che1s4short_at_gmail_dot_com

Testing Home Humidifier

I have a Aprilaire Model 600 home humidifier which is not working. There is no water flowing to the unit when the furna...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by johnareichert
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by johnareichert

Smoke Detector System

Smoke detectors are an important line of defense to protect you and your family from any kind of fire break-out. In cas...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nilimasherawat
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by nilimasherawat

Below grade concrete engineering help

Hi everyone. I am trying to work through plans of a 12x16 ft greenhouse. It will have a concrete foundation pored, but...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by markkananen
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by markkananen

shower faucet stop

------------------------------------- My Kohler 2 handled shower faucet does not leak, but the "stop" is broken for the...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by glindajo_at_wi_dot_rr_dot_com
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by glindajo_at_wi_dot_rr_dot_com

Tiling Over Existing Composit Wall Shower

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2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pt2point_at_yahoo_dot_com
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by pt2point_at_yahoo_dot_com

Any standards for very strong door frames?

I'm wondering if there are any starndards for high strength door frames for homes. I ask because about 6 years ago my h...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by chris150
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by chris150

Concrete Garage Slab Help!

Hi all, Just need some advice on vapour sheets as well as laying the sub-grade. Anyway it has been raining a lot here i...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sakatumi21_at_gmail_dot_com
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by sakatumi21_at_gmail_dot_com

Door Switches/ where buy ?

I have a hard wired, simple, Radio Shack alarm system. It uses small spring-button switches that go into the frame of a...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by jnipperxxx

Hardie Board over foam board

I have 1 1/2" foam insulation installed on my house. We would like to install Hardie Board over that, but the Hardie we...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by btombs_at_kgsgroup_dot_com
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by btombs_at_kgsgroup_dot_com

Best resource for a building contractor

I was just wondering if anybody had a suggestion for the best resource - book, DVD, other - that teaches how to actuall...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by peter.h.m.brooks
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by peter.h.m.brooks

Need your suggestions

Hi Need your suggestions A few of our travertine floor tiles have stains. What is the best way to get these stains off ?...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by irfanwilliams
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by irfanwilliams

Cost benefits of "going green"

"The Actual Costs of Owning a Home are the MONTHLY COSTS, NOT the Purchase Price Actual Costs = Monthly Costs + Hidden...
19 comments posted 17yrs
posted by padlrnc
19 comments posted 17yrs posted by padlrnc

Mud shower pan

Does anyone have any experiance with this product? http://www.markeindustries.com/pre-pitch.html
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bill
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by bill

Basement Subfloor using recycled foam product

I am looking for user experience with a sub floor material made from recycled foam. I found it available from the follo...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by robinsonbarry
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by robinsonbarry