Building Construction

Screen door again

Settled on a custom order vinyl screen door with large pet entry from Office Depot. All hardware is extra. Just word of...

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posted by NONE

1 comments posted 17yrs posted by NONE

Great Deals on Construction Equipment

I found this site that has great deals on Construction Equipment....Thought I would share it here in case anyone is inte...

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posted by sashadro

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Looking for recommendation!

I have bought a new house in Washington (Seattle), which has two lots of 30 x 40 ft and 40 x 60 ft sizes. The second on...

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posted by jek[dot]don[at]gmail[dot]com

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Brick Stain : Dyebrick

I recently used this product successfully for staining my brick walls a more deep red color. I am now looking for a sim...

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posted by chriseverson_at_hotmail_dot_co

3 comments posted 17yrs posted by chriseverson_at_hotmail_dot_co

Gas pipe through load bearing wall

Trying to figure out if it's possible to install a gas fireplace in my livingroom in the back of the house. Inside...

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posted by cjluzius_at_hotmail_dot_com

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New wiring into old K&T outlet and switch boxes

Good morning. Is it feasible (and does code allow) me to run romex into an existing metal outlet or switch box designed...

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posted by anon40629

12 comments posted 17yrs posted by anon40629

Adding support to patio cover beams

Hi all. I want to close up the bottom of my patio cover with sheet rock, but I am not sure if the extra weight will cau...

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posted by e-msea2_at_excite_dot_com

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"No Sitting" Metal Strips

I have seen a strip of decorative metal placed around planters in commerical areas to discourage people from sitting th...

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posted by homeboy4no2spam

7 comments posted 17yrs posted by homeboy4no2spam

Screen door

Looking for a rigid aluminum frame screen door, for entry, with a large pet entry integral to that door. Found vinyl ve...

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posted by NONE

0 comments posted 17yrs posted by NONE

Under tile electric heating cable/mat

I'm looking at installing under tile heating in a bathroom I'm building. The floor is concrete. What are some fa...

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posted by m.whiting

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32' x 34' addition

------------------------------------- Hello everyone. To help with climate concerns I am from Ont. Can. My wife and I a...

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posted by swhamill_at_msn_dot_com

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Digital thermostat

Basic homeowner question here so be gentle... I'm replacing the old murcury thermostat with a programmable digital...

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posted by none

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by none

Insulation and venting

I'm to the point that I have to insulate on top and close the gables. I'm getting conflicting sides on where to...

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posted by bill

21 comments posted 17yrs posted by bill

PROBLEM SWEATING COPPER. WHAT AM I DOIN WRONG?

I am a general contractor but it has been years since I sweated copper. I cut the pipe with a pipe cutter tool. I clean...

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posted by tcconde

14 comments posted 17yrs posted by tcconde

Question on attic bathroom

Andy asks: I have built a room in the attic space and would like to add a sink and a urinal to it..... Is it acceptable...

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posted by andysharpe

8 comments posted 17yrs posted by andysharpe