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Attaching hardiebacker to brick fireplace
I'm renovating an indoors fireplace. Near the firebox I need to bring out the existing brick surface about 1.5". This surface will then be tiled. So, is using the 0.42"…
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Deck design advice
See attached photos. I want to build a raised deck that is about 1/2 in lower than door threshold. I realize I could mount ledger boards and frame in the…
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Finishing brick fireplace
I want to give this 1956 fireplace an update. Plan is to drywall the top portion down to a wood mantle, then maybe tile near the firebox. So, how should…
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Need help with patio design
See attached photo. Need to add concrete patio slab. 2 exterior doors open to this area. Area on left is where AC condensor will sit on the slab. Also have…
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Copper wire size for subpanel
For a 2 bedroom, 1 bath addition, a contractor wants to add a 100A subpanel to my garage that we can then branch to feed the two bedrooms and 1…
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use of 1/8 bend ABS in toilet drain
In attached photo that shows toliet drain, I need to move the drain 2 inches towards the back foundation footing (Not the footing to the left). So, rather than cut…
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Marvin Integrity All Ultrex door problem
Have an exterior 6-0x34 inch door installed for remodel project just over 1 year ago. All glass, dual pane. The damn thing wont stay adjusted, I bring the door vertical…
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Elco 4″ recessed can problem
Several IC recessed Elco cans have failed. The plate inside the can gets discolored, see attached photo. A new bulb wont work. Is there a known problem with the can…
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help with corner trim-stucco interface
Looking at attached photo there is a gap between existing stucco and the hardie corner trim (to the left of the doorbell). I want to fill that gap. The corner…
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temporary ground rod cable removal
I'm doing some remodel work and need to relocate the ground cable and rod coming out of an existing 200A main panel. The ground cable now is inside steel conduit,…