Building Construction

construction noise/fumes

i never understood why people here in the Bronx NY are so opposed to construction noise until now. for the last 8 years...

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posted by plener2

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by plener2

Rotate electrical panel?

Hello, I'm remodelling the kitchen in my condo and would like to rotate the electrical panel (currently in the kitc...

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posted by thisdamnname

10 comments posted 18yrs posted by thisdamnname

extractor reducer 150mm to 83mm

Has anyone come across this. I need to vent out my wetroom extrator fan that is cieling mounted through the roof. I hav...

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posted by yza82REMOVE

16 comments posted 18yrs posted by yza82REMOVE

Need help to remove pvc pipe embedded in concrete wall.....

I have two holes in lower foundation wall that I need to plug. The holes were originally going to be for utilities but...

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posted by geo.nova

10 comments posted 18yrs posted by geo.nova

Thermostat

Can I hook up a cheap room thermostat that you get at Lowes to a heat lamp. Want to use it in a dog house. I was told th...

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posted by ranmcc

34 comments posted 18yrs posted by ranmcc

Dishwashers: Bosch vs Miele

Any opinions on Bosch vs Miele in the dishwasher department? These appear to be the two best options to fit in my 1930 k...

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posted by anon40629

14 comments posted 18yrs posted by anon40629

Armeg (INOVATING DRILLING PRODUCTS)

The answer to drilling ceramic, Porcelain, marble, glass etc The solution to non-slip and easy start-up: Diamond ground...

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posted by admin

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by admin

House on pilings

I am looking at buying a house that is built on pilings at the beach. It is a block from the ocean, built in 1994. Is t...

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posted by ndpace

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by ndpace

Joist selection

Hi, I've got to sister five 17' long ceiling joists, due to removing a bearing wall. I've done the engineer...

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posted by whitney

88 comments posted 18yrs posted by whitney

Polyurethane Caulking Advice

Hello All I'm looking for a flexible, fast curing Polyurethane caulking that is similar to "Tremco's" - "Dymoni...

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posted by your_wanted

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by your_wanted

Code Allowance for Holes in Joists Bob K

Bob, Could you expand on this comment, please? "personally I think some code allowances for holes in joist are a little...

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posted by tbasc

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by tbasc

Window Size ?

It is time to replace the windows along the front of my house. One room I use as an office and the other as a spare bed...

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posted by RimaNeas

14 comments posted 18yrs posted by RimaNeas

pitch on slab

I have a garage plan that calls for a monolithic slab with a 2" pitch toward the garage door. It looks like the walls a...

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posted by semenick

20 comments posted 18yrs posted by semenick

Architectural program for AutoCAD LT

New release: Real Architect 2008 Architectural drafting program for AutoCAD LT. Retail: $89.00. Upgrade: $49.00. Real A...

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posted by ajp

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by ajp

landscaping privacy

Was wondering what others have done to put up privacy barriers between neighboring homes. I'm on a corner lot in a...

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posted by Stewie

34 comments posted 18yrs posted by Stewie