Discussion Forum
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Removing a dryer vent
My wife and I are renovating our basement. As part of the project, we had our washer and dryer moved. Everything went fine with the move, except that we have…
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Installing Typar
I am a home-owner (translation: amateur). I am installing Typar house wrap over OSB sheathing. For this situation, the Typar installation instructions state: "When installing Typar over sheathing, use large-head…
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H-Clip Installation
I am a home owner. I am putting a roof on for the first time. I am about to install the sheathing on the rafters, and I am putting H-clips…
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H-clip types
First off, let me say that this is my first time framing a roof. The roof is a 12/12 pitch and I am doing a simple rafter and joist framing.…
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Douglas Fir vs. Spruce vs. Framing
I am building a workshop that is 20' x 30'. I was planning on using 2x12x20' Douglass Fir at 12" on center for the joists for the second floor. The…
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Pressure Washer Hose Fix
I got a hole in my pressure washer's hose. I was washing my deck and I turned around and there was Old Faithful shooting from the hose. It looks like…
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Corrugated Roofing
I am a DIYer. I am contemplating using a corrugated roofing product on my new workshop. The specific one I am thinking of using is Ondura. I was wondering if…
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Filter Fabric
Hello All - I am installing a french drain. I am going to line it with filter fabric, but I can't find it at the local Home Despot. Does it…
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Will a Recip Saw cut Rebar?
Just a short question - Will a recip saw cut rebar? I have some rebar sticking up through concrete and I want to flush cut it to the concrete. Thanks…
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Gravel Type for Foundation Perimeter
I need to order gravel for a foundation's permiter. I will be using it with filter fabric and 6" perf pipe. I was trying to decide between pea gravel and…