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Do I use 2x4s or 2x6's for the 2nd floor of my garage? The garage is 25ft x 25 ft and the 2nd floor will carry a medium load. I'm just not sure what code is....
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August 22, 2012
My deck is approximately 12 ft high. I have a raised bungalow and the deck is attached to the house. Can u tell me if using concert blocks is safe for a high deck? The blocks are secured on a large ...
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August 22, 2012
Hi there, I found this "cute" link that shows a stair case using boating cleats and rope as balusters. http://arielanajman.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/stair-railing/ ...
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August 21, 2012
My house has under floor heat system it has water lines running on the joist 1" below the floor. They are presently just covered with pink bath insulation R12. With no air gap. I was woundering if I sho...
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August 15, 2012
Hi, My current front door is a 34" door and including frame the width from inside is 39.5" but from outside brick to brick is 36.5". 1st is possible to avoid cutting the brick and still ...
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August 14, 2012
I would like to extend my covered porch over an area that has a 200 amp underground service line, and a water line to the house. The hydro meter is located on the transformer pole to the side of the lane wa...
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August 9, 2012
I have a house that is 60 years old with the orginial electrical. It has been blowing fused when the upstairs uses a hairdryer and downstairs toaster is used. I am concerned for safety as well. Is this a fir...
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July 26, 2015
Hello, What are the best bulletproof choices for the basement flooring in terms of moisture protection and mold prevention, but also liveability? Our basement was flooded and needs to be redone ...
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April 17, 2015
I have many ideas for my house renovation, I do not know where to start and I do not know if it is affordable what I want to do?? First the basement is half finished. I want to add a bathroom and...
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August 21, 2012
We're moving our laundry to the main floor, and I'm wondering what trade to hire to vent the dryer outside? It will have to either go up through the attic or down through the crawlspace. T...
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August 30, 2012
I recently bought a home built in 1962. There were ceiling fans in almost every room in the house. I decided the one in the kitchen had to go. I took it down after finding the breaker it was connected too, ...
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August 2, 2012
Hi everyone! I have a very limited budget to transform my entryway, that's why I'm thinking of doing it by myself. I want to utilize that space as much as possible...Currently there are a ...
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July 30, 2012
On the first day, demolition day, my daughter closed her door and we went out, as anyone would. The workers opened her bedroom door to place their tools in her doorway. They were demo-ing the room ...
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September 23, 2012
My house was built in the 50" at the time of latt and plaster. The main floor bathroom (4 piece) is not insulated. I asked if the workers are going to insulate and they told me it would not make an...
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August 21, 2012
I have been lucky enough to get enough unused original plaster cove moulding to help in my vintage home restoration, but have been unable to find any information on installing it! Any advice?...
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July 24, 2012
I am looking for a metal carport with A frame, what is the best manufacturer?...
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July 24, 2012
I am planning to replace the wood windows to my 1950 brick bungalow, with new PVC windows, and add stucco with polystyrene for increased heart insulation. Some window manufacturers recommend not inst...
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July 24, 2012
Hello all, Quick question... I am planning to replace my carpeted floors to a hardwood/laminated flooring... I will do it my self as an IT guy wanted to do it. Which one easy to install between Ha...
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August 8, 2015
I am looking for a local supplier for a 12" x 24" ceiling vent cover, the louvers protrude approx. 1.5" - 2" below the dropped ceiling tiles. I have found online suppliers in the US but woul...
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July 23, 2012
Our project consists of reroofing our small town hotel. We were looking at purchasing some pump jack scaffolds but did not know which were good and which to stay away from. Any suggestions? What we hav...
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August 17, 2012