Discussion Forum
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How I spent the last year
I've been so busy this year I haven't had time to post any pictures of my project. This is the first house I've built. I'm the homeowner and I contracted…
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wayne dalton I drive openers
Anyone use these openers? I have wayne dalto doors on my current home and I like the torqemaster spring system. The openers look interesting. I have read some reviews and…
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tile suppliers in NH
I'm looking for a tile supplier in NH. Anyone have a preferred source. Prefer to shop in the seacoast area or up rt 16 as far as North Conway. I…
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bill was 2.5 times estimate due to typo
I'm curious as to how you all would handle this situation. I recently had some work done. All work was done very professionally and things were fine until the bill…
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Security systems
Can anyone recommend a good DIY security system. Hardwired is preferable. Not a big house but it is far away. I want to be able to have it call me,…
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Cedar shingles/trim ??? 1st time
When installing window trim that cedar shingles will butt into, what would you all recommend to get the thickness up to 1 1/4 inch or greater. 5/4 trim won't be thick…
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insulating between rooms
I'm currently building in NH and am close to the drywall stage. I am wondering if it is worth insulating between the rooms (partition walls and ceiling/floor joists) Some info…
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Skim coat plaster vs drywall tape/mud
Which would you prefer and why. Here in GA I don't think I have ever seen anyone use skim coat plaster. Up in the northeast, where I am currently building a…
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EPS foam under slab w/high water table
Building a home in a flood plain area with a high water table and I am trying to decide whether to install radiant tubing in the slab. The area will…
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HVAC choices in NH lakes region
I am in the beginning stages of building a home in the lakes region of NH. We should be breaking ground sometime in late September. I still have to decide…