Discussion Forum
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Water pipes behind Crown molding
I bought a rehab project recently - built in the 60's, ranch style on a slab. The water pipes are in the attic wrapped in insulation with a heat tape…
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Tub drain for Slab on grade Foundation
I recently purchased a handyman special for rehabbing. The foundation is slab on grade. While I was deconstructing the bath room, I discovered the 1-1/4" tub drain is just sitting…
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Installing exterior sump pit
I worked on an exterior sump pump recently for a client and got to thinking this may be just what I need for a rental that I own. The sump…
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Soundproofing a septic blower
I have a client that has a septic system with a regenerative blower right outside the sunroom mounted at ground level below two double hung windows. This is the kind that…
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Death by other’s Stupidty – lesson Learn
All - please learn from this as I did. Changed out a dishwasher for a client. Older home, but upscale, 4 bedrooms on an acre. Distribution panel was not marked…
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Truck, car, $4.00/gal fuel
I am a one man operation doing remodeling and home improvement services. At the present time I have a Ram 1500 with a V-6. I use to have a Dodge…
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Painting basement ceiling black
I have a client that wants their basement ceiling painted flat black in order to make it look taller I assume. It is unfinished with exposed joist, conduit, HVAC, etc.…
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Ceiling fan light problem
I installed a Turn of the Century ceiling fan with light and remote in a condo bedroom. It did not have one before so I had to use a hanging…
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Supplemental wood furnace
I have a wood furnace that I would like to hook into my existing hvac system which is gas. The wood furnace has blowers on it so when it reaches…
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Real Estate Tax Sales
I just came from our county real estate tax sale. There will be 6300 properties offered over 3 days and they are using the RAMS system which is a computer…