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Fresh air system HRV & ERV

Hi there, This is Victina who dealing with the HRV & ERV. Many houses choose the ventilation system now. Have you use on...
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posted by victinak
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1000 sq ft out building with basement

Looking to build around a 1000 sq ft building just open layout but would want electricity to it. Also 9-11ft basement....
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posted by Kenny87
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Form material for interior topping slab

Placing a ~3.5" topping slab to elevate a garage floor up to the house's sl ab grade on a remodel. We cut 6" wide strip...
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posted by kcmcgreevy
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Dropped a screwdriver down the toilet drain

I drop a screwdriver down a toilet drain. The drain is cast iron and straight down about 8 ft and then does a 90. The d...
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posted by Neal
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outdoor tankless water heater

Are outdoor tankless water heaters allowed on a zero lot line wall? I know windows are not allowed, but a neighbor just...
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posted by Angelica Tagle
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load bearing wall with single top plate

Can an existing partition wall with a single top plate be used as a load bearing wall if strengthened? I was considerin...
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posted by Chfaber
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by Chfaber

3/4" clean stone

How much does 1 yard of 3/4" clean stone weigh?
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posted by Ray
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Suggestions? House Exterior Covering

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipON8QqsbtH6GSmjCrCFj3WMKS0H-8G7NU0rONqK or https://www.dropbox.com/s/ne5q6wfa23y4l...
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posted by nehmo54
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Detritis (crap) falling into living room

I have had this fire in place for 14 years, recently the coals on fire have been subjected to detritus (stuff) coming d...
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posted by Douglass
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Insulation recommendation for detached garage

I have a detached garage that is framed with wood as well as concrete board siding. I was wanting to insulate the area...
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posted by Clay
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3/4" plywood weight capacity

Building a platform bed for a Queen size bed. Using 3/4" CDX for the platform in 2 pieces. 40" wide x 60" long Supporte...
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posted by Brenda
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by Brenda

Alaska Coal Stove Recalls

Can someone tell me how I can find out if there has been any recalls filed on any of the Alaska Coal Stoves. Inside of...
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posted by hairyharry
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