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Air Admittance Valve or vent stack for bar sink sump???
Finally getting serious about finishing my basement. Decided to add a wet bar but did not plan ahead during original construction and have no below slab drain line. I plan…
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Best induction cooktop?
Anyone installed a high end induction cooktop lately? Looking for new appliances for the in-laws' house in conjunction with a kitchen expansion planned for this summer. Also, good brand of…
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Best hub connection for sewage ejector?
I have a Myers SR1830 sewage ejector basin kit that I am installing in my basement. Getting ready to wet-set the basin and need advice on what is the most…
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“Porter Paints” any good? Better? Best?
Looking for interior paint for the new house. Local store carries Porter Paints brand. Has anyone used this paint and how does it stack up to other brands? Not really…
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Advice on raised tile floor for stove
I will be installing a freestanding wood burning stove in our new home in the next few weeks. The plans is to tile an area approx 4'x4' with 30cm marble…
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Opinions on Zephyr vent hoods –
Trying to decide on a vent hood for the new house, the Zephyr wall-mount hoods look like a good value compared to some of the other brands we have looked…
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My First House Build
Thought I would share some pics of my current project. Some specs: 1600sf Polysteel ICF basement, 1800sf Lindal Cedar Homes ranch style and 1000sf attached garage. No codes, no building…
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Ceiling vent channels – homemade or buy
Looking to insulate the TJI ceiling joist in my new construction home. I seem to remember seeing a method for homemade vent channels using 3/4" or 1/2" foam board -…
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Best hanger for copper gutter system?
I am planning to install a copper half-round gutter system on the eaves above my deck and would like some advice for the best attachment method or best brands to…
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Subpanel load sizing – kitchen + utility
I am looking to run a feeder wire and sub-panel to the kitchen/utility/mudroom area of my own home. I have totaled the nameplate wattages of all the hardwired appliances plus…