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A Craigslist exclusively FOR CONTRACTORS

Has anyone seen www.diggerslist.com? Great idea and free...I've seen other websites try to charge for this same ser...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wbingham
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by wbingham

basement interior wall footer size?

I live in Michigan, and have an old "Michigan basement" e.g. stacked stone basement walls. One interior wall is startin...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ker_01
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by ker_01

Proper insulation for the Chicagoland area?

We recently purchased an brand new home in August and this is our first year in the house. The house is much larger the...
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posted by ATJaguarX
50 comments posted 18yrs posted by ATJaguarX

GFI special use question

I have an artesian well which has a pump which runs on 240 volts. There is a breaker at the main box and another at the...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by MicZhaYel.GeoZrgeY
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by MicZhaYel.GeoZrgeY

Infrared Thermometers

I'm looking to purchase an infrared thermometer. The spec I'm not sure as to what I need is the 6:1 to 60:1 (D:...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by andyenergy
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by andyenergy

Phoenix Water Heater

Looking for info, opinions experience on using a 90 Plus water heater to heat DHW and space heating using a water coil i...
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posted by andyenergy
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by andyenergy

Water Heater Energy Factor

Dose anyone have guidelines for water heater EF based on age and steady state efficiency. How does EF compare to AFUE? A...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by andyenergy
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by andyenergy

Driving screws?

What's the consensus out there on the best tool to drive screws? About the only way I can prevent cam-out with longe...
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posted by goodgrief
32 comments posted 18yrs posted by goodgrief

Home Remodeling Blog (My Five mistakes to avoid)

These are my five mistakes to avoid. Five Mistakes to Avoid 5. Clean the grout off the tile while it is still wet. This...
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posted by BeneathTheStairs
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by BeneathTheStairs

Water Heater Vent Pipe

I just tested a water heater with an aluminum vent pipe connecting the draft hood to the B-vent. If I understand correc...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by andyenergy
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by andyenergy

plywood subfloor question

i was looking up at the subfloor from the basement. it's 23/32" (3/4" plywood) stamped on it and labeled "underlaym...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by SlateRC
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by SlateRC

updating old red brick fireplace

I tried to 'skim coat' a floor-to-ceiling mid-century fireplace - red brick over concrete block construction. H...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mhallatt
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by mhallatt

Anyone heard of Volcanoil boiler?

I am in the market for a boiler and have come across a new boiler and gun. It is a 300000 btuVolcanoil boiler. Has anyon...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by yamahammer
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by yamahammer

Hi To All(Virus)Beware

My virus control picked it up. Love to get these people. jloomis
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posted by jloomis
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by jloomis