Discussion Forum
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Hard to find baseboard end caps
I'm helping my customer try to find end caps for the radiator covers. I couldn't find a brand name anywhere on the covers, so I'm lost. House was built…
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Switching a GFCI Outlet
Can you switch a GFCI outlet? I've seen this on rare occasion and wondered if it was acceptable. I'm guessing not.
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Removing Factory Ink Marks
So now they're stamping all the pressure treated lumber for what purpose I don't know. How do you get these off???? They use red and black. They won't sand…
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How is this done?
How is this post connected to this stone step? I'm completely baffled. It's a wooden post and looks as if it were added after the stone was set in place. I…
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Drip Leg for Gas Heater
Is this a proper installation? If you notice, they didn't install a "drip leg" for this water heater. There are drip legs on two other furnaces and another water heater…
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GFCI Question
A new GFCI outlet is installed outside of house with typical flip cover, works for a short time (about a month), then suddenly stops / dies. What killed it? Lightning?…
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Poly Tarps
Has anyone ever tried to join large poly tarps together for the purpose of creating one big "monster" tarp? One big tarp would be ideal for a situation where you…
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Metal Framing
Just recently worked with metal framing for the first time. Installed some closets in a basement and enclosed some ductwork. Working with metal couldn't be any easier, you just need…
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Ever Work For A Celebrity?
I know this is a silly question and has little to do with home building, but just thought it might generate some fun answers. As for me, I've only worked…
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Are you busy now?
Contractors, have you been able to find work? Have you had to lower your prices? I was at Depot yesterday and it was very busy, gave me hope. As for…