Discussion Forum
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need advice for o/d shower/hose valve
I'm looking to install a simple garden hose bib to an exterior wall, BUT the catch is, I want it to mix hot & cold from in the basement, and…
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replacement door, in vinyl siding home
Hope this isn't too stupid a ques... Planning on replacing an exterior door on a probably 80+ y/o frame home that was vinyl sided s few years ago (I know,…
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B-vent chase questions…
Long, but I'll try to summarize- Have an old, abonded brick chimney chase no longer used (a small, late 1800's brick chimney USED to vent HWH and furnace... no longer…
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Glass Block Bsmt windows
Installing (pre-assembled panels) glass block windows in 2 brick building basement openings. One has old metal 'hopper' type frames, the other original (1950's?) wood frame & sashes. I've installed in…
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Installers of Tubelite ‘storefront’ door
Don't know where else to post... but these are the usual alum. storefront door & window systems on most business fronts. I'm looking to replace an old, damaged 4-flat building's…
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39″ Wide entry door
Not talking anything special, fancy or unique here. Trying to replace the exterior entry door of a small 4-flat building in the Chgo 'burbs. It's original, 1950's construction, heavy as all get…
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IL lic fitters, CSST code for gas?
Any licensed plumber/fitters in the near Chgo 'burbs know if CSST is code allowed for gas lines in residential homes? Don't want to start calling in plumbers for estimates and…
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attach PT lumber to stone foundation wal
Have a 100+ y/o (field??) stone foundation wall then wood frame home, the stone walls rise about 3-ft above grade. Basement (cellar!) beneath. Walls are in good shape. Prob is…
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Manlift rentals (reasonable) in Illinois
Am doing a not-so-tough job that is impossible without the correct access... 114 y/o frame sm Victorian. Replacing existing (rotting) crown at facsia/roof line. Plan is to remove, fill-in space…