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Shower with Glass exterior wall

I have the opportunity to build an inside shower in a private location right up against trees 2 stories in the air. I w...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mustlearntandem
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by mustlearntandem

Horse power

What kind of games are they playing with HP now days? My old air compressor had developed a rust hole in the tank and I...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pilcheg
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by pilcheg

Caulk or grout against fibreglass tub?

Should I grout between ceramic floor tile and a fibreglass tub...or caulk? I prefer the look of grout but not sure if it...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by geo.nova
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by geo.nova

Chiminey Lining

I have been researching chimney lining to determine whether this huge expense is really necessary. (Most houses this is...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by u36788
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by u36788

Concrete slab advice

I am having a monolithic slab poured (25' x 30') with 16" (w) x 18" (d) footings. 18" is below the frost line i...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spebby_92
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by spebby_92

shed foundations

Hi All I am building foundations out of bricks for a 10'x10' garden shed over an existing patio. I want the she...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by clamberton
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by clamberton

concrete bond beam over brick wall

Hello, We are about to pour a concrete bond beam over a brick wall. It is old brick. Other than blowing it off real wel...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tonyg618
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by tonyg618

Work Pants

------------------------------------- What kind of work pants are any good? Has anyone tried those Blaklader pants? ##-...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by angelabachman_at_gmail_dot_com
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by angelabachman_at_gmail_dot_com

The REAL housing crisis: TOO MANY PEOPLE

Recently, there's been news about corrupt loans and bailouts, and it's important. But, from a sustainability st...
70 comments posted 19yrs
posted by enough_already
70 comments posted 19yrs posted by enough_already

Refer your Contractor or Trade Person

I constantly hear about dishonest or corrupt tradespeople and contractors. Unfortunately, this is not the case in all s...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by allpro7
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by allpro7

fastening ceiling joists to top plate

Are ceiling joists typically fastened to the top plate by toe nailing or is there hardware analogous to a joist hanger...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sruscus_at_mckennalong_dot_com
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by sruscus_at_mckennalong_dot_com

Garage Door Jambs

I have visited a number of houses in various stages of construction to get ideas for a garage I'm building. I have...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spebby_92
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by spebby_92

best saw for cutting bird's mouth cuts

Hi All, What is the best saw on a remote job sight (but with generator if power cut is most practical) for cutting raft...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sruscus_at_mckennalong_dot_com
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by sruscus_at_mckennalong_dot_com

Owens Corning Basenent Finishing System

Has anyone here installed it ? Did a Google search, all it did is confirm my experience. High pressure sales tactics (t...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SuperGenius
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by SuperGenius

Structural Engineer NEEDED in Dallas

Hi Everyone, I am a consultant at a leading management consulting firm that serves the engineering industry. I am assis...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Jazzyblu2006
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by Jazzyblu2006