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why back fill sand into a crawl space

The house was built in 1969. In 1994 (20 ) years ago a two story addition was added to the house. the crawl space is 32...

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posted by Shane

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how deep are the utilitie lines so i can install 4 anchoring rods to my shed for security.

I want to use 4 at 3' anchor rods with auger at the end.

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posted by joe

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the total cost of all material needed 32'x40' 1280 sq ft home

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posted by Anonymous

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Tall fence- but shallow hole (rock ledge)

I'm putting in a 7 ft deer fence around my garden. But I've got solid rock ledge 18 inches underground in a couple of po...

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posted by bruce

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I have an established shed. How do I install a water barrier at the base to stop dry rotting etc?

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Can cypress be used as post without being treated? The soil is sandy

Hi, I'm building a frame for a pergola over the deck. The deck is on blocks at ground level. I bought full 4 in x4 in x...

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posted by Denny

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Neighbor is trying to destroy the wooden fence with large 90 degree angle postss

Malicious neighbor is trying to destroy the 175 foot long wood fence I put in between us, on my property in 1999. Am se...

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posted by Wontbebulldozed

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why would a basement collape if its in a x flood zone

wqant to buy a home but understand the basement was rebuilt surrounding areas flood but this house is considered a x zon...

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posted by ahanna

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How do I get rid of the steps (2) into the main house

Looking at a house that has stairs up to main level, then 2 steps down in the foyer to the living room. Is it feasible t...

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posted by PB

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New home obs subfloor exposed to 4 periods of prolonged pooling of rain water.

Have a toll brothers home that has been exposed to at least 4 periods of rain and snow. Obs subfloor has been exposed t...

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posted by Anonymous

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I am building an extention to my home, I was going to pour a 4in pad (4x16), do I need a footing under this pad ?

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is welded 2 twenty five I beams ok for a 50 span ranch home

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what would a rough price be for replacing a 24 x 24 garage floor

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ive got a safe and the weight of everything in it is about 700pounds plus can th

it is on the outside wall and and joist are 16 on center and a 14 foot span

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posted by Anonymous

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wood framed house, loud pop and cracks in roof summer and winter. House built in CO in 1980

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posted by Anonymous

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