Discussion Forum
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Creating trim profiles in Sketchup
I've seen some pretty nice stuff done in Sketchup by some folks here, so I was wondering if I could get some assistance... I'm a relative newbie to Sketchup and was…
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Non-load bearing wall code question
Attached is a picture of a basement family room wall, 3/4 T&G pine run vertically on one side of the wall, other side is open (see picture). To give better…
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Proper flue/masonry chimney connection?
Hi all! What is the proper means to connect a metal flue pipe (coming off a hot water heater) to a masonry chimney? The flue is standard single wall pipe…
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ATOH Child Safety OOOPS!
Just saw a new episode of Ask This Old House... it was a special where the guys are working with kids to build various projects. Apparently Tommy forgot to tell…
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MI Builders License Changes
Anyone who's a MI builder (or wants to become one)... notice the changes to the licensure law? If not, take a look here: http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-35299_35414_35455---,00.html Look for "Highlights of New Legislation"…
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Goof Plates for Outdoor Spigots?
A pet peeve of mine that hopefully there's a product that addresses... Why is it that outdoor spigots always have the attachment holes so close to the pipe (and thus…
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Romex cable clamp question
I was wondering the other day about this... the Romex cable clamps shown in the attachment... does it matter which side the clamp portion goes on? I've always used these…
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Drain pipe type for under paver use
Question... I'll be installing a concrete paver patio and need to run a drain line for downspouts underneath the pavers. Since I'll be embedding this in the gravel base for…
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PA Lien Law Info
Anyone out their familiar with how lien laws work in Pennsylvania (Allegheny County)? I'm familiar with Michigan lien laws, where you must be a licensed contractor in order to file…
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Drywall Sander Recommendations
Figured I'd ask for input from those that already have them or use them... Out of the three drywall sanders out there that I know of, Porter-Cable 7800, Loveless 50001…