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installing masonite prehung doors

I have 4 doors to install in my basement project. 2 doorways are 2x4 framed with 1/2" sheetrock on both sides and 2 are...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by beerguzzler50
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by beerguzzler50

GFI Power Strips ?

Do they make a GFI power strip, so that each plug is protected? Yes, I know that you can buy a GFI outlet for any spot,...
32 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
32 comments posted 19yrs posted by jnipperxxx

Subfloor insulation

Am dissatisfied, after living in my new home for 2 years. Home is on concrete 12X12 piers/crawlspace, no slab. Live in...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spamyourself
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by spamyourself

vapor barriers?

I walked through a new home a couple days ago & noticed it had batt insulation with plastic sheeting over it. i thought...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by longshot
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by longshot

Insulation & vapor barrier

I got a good deal on a type of sheet insulation. The sheets are 4'x9'x2"thick', not rigid like Styrofoam bo...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by djdieterle
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by djdieterle

Teak beams

i am considering using a teak beam for a roof beam of a new house. does anyone know what the psi is for teak? Is it com...
38 comments posted 19yrs
posted by u35536
38 comments posted 19yrs posted by u35536

How do we feel about modular room additions?

I've been checking them out on the web. Is this too good to be true? they come with drywall and electrical etc... w...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tony
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by tony

tow used loaders

hi evrey one I need your help to find tow used loadres (CAT966) in good condition and price I am from Saudi Arabia cont...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by doopy.forjob
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by doopy.forjob

Concrete slab for basement floor

In a home I'm building I am planning to use "Superior Walls" which say they set directly on compacted stone rather...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kw4z
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by kw4z

deck design software

I am currently designing a deck to replace the deck on my house. I would like to find a software program that will allo...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by daxt
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by daxt

Exhaust Vent on 1st Floor Bathroom

I have a 2 story home and want to add a bathroon (exhaust) vent to the bathroom on the 1st floor. I need to get some ad...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by puravida24
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by puravida24

Concrete slab question

I am building a garage that will be attached to the house. The slab size is 24' X 31'. The slab will have a 14"...
46 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spebby_92
46 comments posted 19yrs posted by spebby_92