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Fine Homebuilding magazines available

Fine Homebuilding magazines available FREE if you pick them up in Fairfax Virginia or $25 + shipping costs if I ship th...
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posted by BillM
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Steel Tubing Bend Capacity

I am looking at sinking 25 foot pipe vertically 5 feet below the surface and securing with concrete. The pipe is 2 1/16...
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posted by bretthbirkeland
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Heating tape/cable on water pipes

I just had to replace my 33 year old heat tape on my water pipe that runs through an unheated portion of my building. N...
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posted by rbraun333
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Wall stud planing/sanding

I am working on replacing a uni-body fiberglass shower stall that was installed in when my house was built, with a 3 pi...
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posted by Kbacon44
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Lead flashing questions ?

Hi I have a single storey extension being built . The roof has been built and the angles and measurements as per plans...
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posted by Meesies
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What to replace side of garage with

I am having to replace the siding to the side of my detached garage. I was wondering if instead of using siding if I co...
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posted by Kate
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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
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by Neal

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
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by Angelica Tagle

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