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Garage Ceiling Sheetrock Wavy/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/

In our almost 30-year old Florida home, we have a garage that is about 20-ft X 24-ft. We had the roof completely replac...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by 57classic
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by 57classic

Setback hermostat with Radiant Heat

I'm wondering if it would be best to use a set-back thermostat with radiant heat. Currently all the rooms have bamb...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by zands15
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by zands15

question on T-stat w/remote sensor wiring

I have a White Rodgers T-stat in a multi-family home that I'm trying to hook up a remote temp sensor. I have a basi...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mikepier
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by mikepier

Framing shed walls, 2 nails per stud?

hi everyone, i'm in the process of framing the walls for my 10x15 shed. I have 2 questions. i'm using a framing...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jbranchesi
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by jbranchesi

restrictor for humidifier water feed?

I just turned on my humidifier for the winter... noticed this last year as well, a lot of the water goes right through...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by njnagel
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by njnagel

LP Tanks

DOT cylinders up through 420 lb can be placed adjacent to a structure but a 125 gal or less ASME tank has to be 10 ft f...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Boden
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by Boden

Indirect water heater question

Hello, I have a Crown oil boiler and Crown megastor 40 gallon indirect water heater. The system has 3 zone valves but a...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by smj5
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by smj5

Cost of plans & drawings

What do you think would be a reasonable cost of having an architect draw plans for remodeling a 54 sq. ft. bathroom to...
31 comments posted 17yrs
posted by info
31 comments posted 17yrs posted by info

Gas line size for new high BTU BBQ???

I just bought a Vermont Castings VCS5007 http://www.myownbbq.com/content/products/productdetails.cfm?id=353 that uses 6...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by satmaverick
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by satmaverick

moisture barrier for laminate floor

I am in the process of planning to lay my first laminate floor. I would like advice on lating a moisture barrier on top...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by t.parrish
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by t.parrish

System 2000 Attn: Mark Ransley

Mark, After you mentioned the System 2000, I started to check them out. I think it is the most efficient boiler availab...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by esp
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by esp

insulate doorknob

Has anyone ever insulated a doorknob to keep the cold air out? I was thinking about removing it, filling the hole with...
41 comments posted 17yrs
posted by carlbernardi
41 comments posted 17yrs posted by carlbernardi

GFI's?

That does it. I'm taking out the GFI's and replacing them with regular plugs. I'm tired of shutting off a f...
22 comments posted 17yrs
posted by boobooililililil
22 comments posted 17yrs posted by boobooililililil

baseboard heater trips breaker - Bad stat?

The baseboard heat in one of the bedrooms trips the breaker as soon as I turn the thermostat on. We didn't know thi...
35 comments posted 17yrs
posted by timothy42b
35 comments posted 17yrs posted by timothy42b