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water damaged wall repair ??
Been forever since I posted here but I have an issue I need to run by the forum experts. I found that I have a had a downspout issue that…
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foundation water problem
I have a fairly unique problem with one wall the foundation of my house, or at least the waterproofing contractors that have looked at it seem to think it is…
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Garage door to sliding barn door ???
I am considering replacing the door to my basement garage door (boat door as some refer to it) with a sliding barn type door. I am interested in constructions details,…
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Adding a boost fan to microwave vent
I'm looking for advice or recommendation for adding a boost fan to the vent duct for my microwave/vent hood. I have access to the duct in the attic and plenty…
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shutter locks… anyone need some??
I came across sixteen old shutter locks while cleaning out the shop. These were from my grandparents house in Swampscott, MA and somehow they ended up in my shop in…
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waterproof wallcovering
I have an odd situation . My home in NH is built in a flood plain. It was designed to have as much as 3 feet of water in the…
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In house consultation charges
I had a situation come up this week that took me by surprise. I have water problems at the home I am building, high iron and manganese content and am…
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Ground source heat pump woes
A long story has brought me to this point but I will try to make it brief. If maore details are needed I'll add them. In 1997 I had a…
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Trim Transition painted to stain grade
I'm trimming out a room that will be all walnut with 66" wainscote paneling, builtins etc. The adjacent bathroom is all trimmed in white and there is a pocket door…
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Andy, Wide pine flooring ???
I'm planning on putting down 12" wide white pine t&g flooring. can this just be edge nailed through the tongue with a pneumatic flooring nailer or would it be better to face…