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i want to build a roof covering over my unattached patio

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Anonymous

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what would be the estimated cost of constructiong a 60x80 post frame with tin siding and dirt floor

what would the labor and material cost be for building a 60x80 post frame, tin skin, dirt floor, 20' sliding doors on ea...

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Ken Stevens

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how can i find out if my apartment is up to code in ohio?

i live on the third floor and there are no fire escapes, no screens in the windows, (i have small children ages 4, and...

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Anonymous

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Building a 1.8m x 2.9m mezzanine level in garage for storage. Can't support in the middle of the structure. How to do so it's safe?

The level will be used for storing garden tools, lawnmower,some paper records (1 medium archive box) garden hose & reel...

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Geoff

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I am building basement and one story with icf blocks on sandy soil. Is a 36

I am building a basement and one story house with icf block on sandy soil. Is a 36" by 12" footing a good idea or overki...

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Anonymous

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can i convert a pantry into a bathroom

I have a large walk in pantry. Its got a little junk in it. I have plenty of kitchen storage and a laundry area with pl...

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pam

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how to fill in a wet cellar

Old Old home with hidden wet cellar..want to fill in but not sure with what....dirt or sand or both???

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Jan

1 14yrs Jan

I cant find a bracket long enough to support my closet rod what else can be used?

I just put up a closet rod it is about 7ft long and there is a small peice of the wall that comes out futher than the o...

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Christina:)

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What's a fair price for a contractor to charge to remove an eight foot load bearing wall in houston

The wall is between the kitchen and den on the first floor of a one and a half story home. And actually the "upstairs h...

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Rojo

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removing nails from timber cladding

My builder has clad the first floor of my house in red cedar. It looked great for a bit then it rained and now every na...

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Narwhal

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Can I use rubber roofing for a shower pan liner?

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Mike

1 14yrs Mike

Should I replace the main load bearing beam?

In the basement of an 1880 home, the main load bearing beam is torqued clockwise from one end to the other so that the...

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Mac

1 14yrs Mac

What size beam is needed for an outdoor gable patio cover with a 16 foot span? I plan to use 6x6 posts and do an open concept ceiling.

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Richard R

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what is the min size of a ADA aproved restroom door in a restaurant in New York State

what is the min size of a ADA approved restroom door in a restaurant in New York State

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Anonymous

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Plywood help: flooring in a trailer

I am looking for a good plywood to be used as flooring in a 5X8 trailer. Weight top is 1800 lbs. What should I use? 2X6...

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Lew

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