Discussion Forum
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Install new Shower Valve from Front?
Hi all, I have to install a new rough-in valve for a shower, as the homeowner wants to change to a different brand of faucet while updating their bathroom. It…
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Power Vent Retrofit – Existing Water Htr
Hi all, I've come to respect your collective advice and experiences, so I come to you with a question. I'm in the middle of a remodeling project in our house,…
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Protector Plates on Studs for Wiring?
When are these metal plates required to protect wiring from drywall screws? Only if the stud has been notched for the wiring? Only if the wiring is within 1-1/4" of…
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Electrical Subpanel, Mounting?
Hi All, I searched the archives and didn't come up with what I'm looking for... I plan to mount an electric subpanel in my attached garage to feed the garage circuits as…
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sole plate shims req’d?
Hey all- I'm building a simple 1 stall garage, I'm not a pro, but I know the fundamentals well enough to build a storage shed. I have a question... We…
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anchor bolts or tapcons?
Hey all- I'm building a garage, nothing fancy. I had planned on having my cement contractor put anchor bolts in (to bolt sole plate to), but he told me today…
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SW PrepRite High Build Primer Q’s
Hi gang, I am getting set to paint some new drywall, and have a bit of a conflicting report about a product and I was hoping to get some feedback…
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ReBath? Opinons solicited
Hey all- My folks are looking to update their bathroom, and are seriously looking at 'Re-bath' to put a tub liner and walls in. The estimate seems expensive, but maybe…
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OK To Remove Return Vent?
Hey all- This may be asked all the time, so forgive me if its a repeat question, but here goes: I am having hardwood floors refinished in my 1930's 1-1/2…