Discussion Forum
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To move a H20 tank, go Tankless?
I'm doing a rebuild of my basement suite, and my water tank has become a problem. 50 gal gas, 2 1/2 yrs old, sitting beside the chimney in the center…
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Insulating a balcony floor
Prospective client has a 7th story townhome (3 levels) made of concrete. Before they bought, the old HO removed the patio doors and made it into an extension of the…
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“New” truck gas milage
Bought a showroom clean condition '88 GMC K2500 pickup with the 350 engine, fully loaded ready to tow. My first refill and it 'pears I'm getting less than 10 mpg…
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Commercial electric hot water heater
An organization I'm involved with is doing a major remodel of a space, and part of the plans is for new kitchens (two and for good reasons but not important…
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Saving lead & Oakum cleanout stub
My bathroom sink drain is clogged. Draino won't do it, and nor will the other "uncloggers". Even the plunger just gives me exercise. I need to remove the steel clean…
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Web site for peer review
Finally got off my but and hired a designer for my business. I'd like a critique of the site, from all you gals & pals out there. www.aaronrconstruction.com Go at…
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Change over to 3/4″ from 1/2″?
We stripped out the existing walls, and discovered the water inlet pipe to the house is 3/4" to the shut-off, then "T"'s off to 1/2" to the outside faucet and…
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Aayone played w/Milwaukee’s new slider?
Looked it at HD the other day. I have 2 saws, but I wondered... Went back to say "hi" to the guys, and they showed me a really awkward fence…
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Blog writing software?
I know lots of you are writing blogs. Could some of you please help me? What is your preferred blogging software? Do you host your blog in the same place…
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European vs North American building
Talking to my client the other day, and he mentioned one of his trips to Switzerland (international financing) and his friend there comparing house building techniques. The fellow from Switzerland…