Discussion Forum
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Audio/ Video cable through wall
I need to attach flat screen to the reciever, that are about 16 ft. apart. I thought about buying "monster cable" and slipping into a box @ both ends. Yes the sheetrock…
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Installing hardwoods over existing floor
Thinking about installing hardwoods over the existing HWs in my 1920's home. Dont want to tear out. The plank subfloor is in awful shape. Figured I would put that new…
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hip trusses- first time w/ dropped truss
To anyone who has delt with hip trusses that are dropped. According to the truss guy I get to lay the 2xs on the flat. Only for two side? the house…
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Board and batten on a 4 square. IS it OK
To all with design knowledge. I have a four square house Im starting. 1920ish sears kit looking house. Basic hip roof 36'x36' w/ covered porch on two sides. I am planning on…
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Pour walls vs. Block
I have a basic basement foundation coming up. The house is Specd and it will only have 2 corners. If you could pour the walls for the same cost as 12"…
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Hardi Lap siding without cornerboards.
Has anyone put up Hardi without cornerboards? I have seen the end product and i like the way it looks. Seem like it might be pretty fragile at the corners.…
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Paint on newly finished Hardwoods
Painter painted the floors after the sealer was applied. He(the painter) is now chasing Deer so is unavailable.The floor finisher tried to get it up before he put the second…
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Allowances Vs. Change orders
Finishing up a custom and I am now faced with a financial decision. The job is cost -plus fixed fee with a cap.( Newbie time with the cost plus)The allowances I…
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Over Budget. Breaking the News to The HO
It all starts with pricing off the same house I built about a year ago. Yes, not a wise move, I know. My EarthX was three times as much (fussed…
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how to set up on a 4/12 roof?
Anyone know of something I can rent or buy that will level out on a roof and act as scaffolding. I will need to get up about 16'. I was thinking…