Discussion Forum
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1/2″ hammer drill test article?
Hello- I need to break up a small cinder block wall to get at some plumbing. I also need a new 1/2" drill. I seem to recall a recent FH…
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House built on old stumps!
Hello everyone- I was mere moments away from putting an offer in on a cape that was built on a slab in 2005 when my neighbor told me some concerning…
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replace oil tank, prime furnace…?
I am buying a house with a oil fired hot air furnace that has an old tank outside that needs to be replaced. I'm a competent builder, and it seems…
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Air filter on nail guns?
I just bought a new nail gun and it reccomends an in-line air filter within 15' of the gun to "significantly prolong the life of the tool." Does anyone use these? …
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insulating a slab
I'm currently designing my new home that I'll be building here in Maine. It, along with the attached garage, will be on a slab with radiant heat in both. I…
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Do I need a jumper wire to ground?
My friend's new 220V dryer has the 4-prong plug, but her recepticle is the 3-prong type. I respect all eletricity, especially 220V. I offered to change the cord, as long as I'm…
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Estimating software/book reccomendations
I'm designing my house, a simple 24'x32' cape that I'll start building in the spring. For a construction loan, the bank requires a full set of plans and a construction cost estimate. …
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House on slab needs gutters…?
I'm building a 24'x32' Cape in the spring here in Maine. I'm building it on a slab so I never have to deal with a wet basement (especially after reading…
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studs pre-cut to 92 5/8″…why?
Does anyone know why pre-cut studs are 92 5/8"? You add two top plates and a sill and you get 97 1/8" I can see an extra 1/2" or maybe…
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How fix hole in copper pipe?
I'm moving out of an apartment and I installed a water filter under my sink that I'm taking with me. I used a saddle valve that pierced a tiny hole…