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heat pump

Can anyone tell me if you can install a heat pump without hooking it up to a central heating system(gas or electric)? I...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bodega8687
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by bodega8687

Finishing garage with truss roof system

Hello! I recently purchased a house in Upstate, NY with a 2x4 roof truss system in a detached garage. The interior dime...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jimfeck
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by jimfeck

vent stack and condensate

I have my 2nd floor HVAC in my attic. The condensate drains by PVC to the basement. Recently, the line to drain the con...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by h90943
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by h90943

mini-split heat pumps

I am considering installing mini-split heat pumps in my new home after it is completed. Does anyone have any experience...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bodega8687
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by bodega8687

what is 911 on home foundations

Hello doing a room addition what sort of foundation can I be expecting the code to exact from me? addition is 14 x 16 @...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by brryprrsh
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by brryprrsh

DOOR CASING TRIM INSTALLATION QUESTION

I'm putting up new 2 1/2 inch wide door casing on a 36"x80 interior door The door frame is not always even with the...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by someonewatchingyou
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by someonewatchingyou

residential alarm wiring

Looking for infomation on wiring magnetic switches on window and door jams. I have one wire with a red and a green runn...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by azkiefers
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by azkiefers

Water Sealing HardiShake Shingles

HardiShake is great water absorber. Has anyone used a water sealer on these shingles to minimize the water absorbtion? I...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by castles
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by castles

Cost of asphalt driveway

Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect to pay for an asphalt driveway? We have an existing gravel driveway that i...
26 comments posted 19yrs
posted by HappyHumanist
26 comments posted 19yrs posted by HappyHumanist

Porter-Cable Tiger Cub

Recently I've had to do a lot of outstretched-arm cutting with a sawzall and I remembered seeing the Tiger Cub saw...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by edswoods.1
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by edswoods.1

Milwaukee = Ryobi?

The design may be different, but they are manufactured by the same Chinese factory. Reluctantly, I'm taking Milwauk...
122 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SparkyGuy
122 comments posted 19yrs posted by SparkyGuy

What kind of flue is this?

Hi Everyone, I'm renovating a 1975 vintage house and have a 30' vertical flue from a gas fireplace that I need...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mitch_skool
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by mitch_skool

Download Puerto Rico Permit Regulation

In http://shop.mipermiso.com you are able to find each and every technical document and regulation guide for planning,...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jecalderon
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by jecalderon

Modular Precast Block Residential Construction

Some of you might want to see what we are doing down here in the hurricane zone. Several new DAC-ART dry stack concrete...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by lundywilder
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by lundywilder