Discussion Forum
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Helping Hand
I saw this story on NBC News about a social networking site called DaveZillions.com that matches people who need assistance with a handyman repair or moving a refrigerator out of…
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What is that sheathing?
A new bank branch recently went up. During construction, the exterior wall sheathing was colored bright orange and the roof sheathing was green. There was no fabric wrapping around the…
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Structural characteristics of plastic
Gents and Ladies: I am refinishing a bathroom to which I have added a heated-air blower and subfloor electrical heating. The bath is vented. But I am noticing a condensation…
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Painted Decking
Hi, I'm putting down T&G mahogany decking on my new front porch and am planning to paint. Question is, Should I prime? And if I do, should I prime both…
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Dispute with a builder …
He just told me they don't make ACQ pressure-treated lumber anymore. Would love to call a lumber store to verify but it's Sunday. Anyone know?
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Lumbering on
My builder is suggesting a new, friendlier pressure-treated lumber, Wolmanized L3 Outdoors Wood, which apparently has to be dyed to achieve that lovely green tint of copper. My question: should…
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Fire this builder?
To be precise, I can’t fire him because I’ve never signed a contract. But I’ve told him he has the job, and now I want out. He is a partner…
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Not cheaping out, but …
At the risk of getting yelled at, I will simply put this out there and you can answer or ignore. I’m having a front porch rebuilt. It will measure 13’…
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Porch
Homeowner here. I’m designing a porch to replace the one that’s rotting away on my 157-year-old house. I’m hiring pros to do the actual building. I want it to duplicate…
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Roofing Help Needed!
Homeowner here. I am having a new roof put on my home and am about to put it out for bid. The old layers of shingles need to be pulled…