Discussion Forum
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Odd Roof
Does anyone know what happened here?
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Hot Water Heaters in Series
My plumber said he's been installing a lot of setups with (2) 40 gal. heaters in series. His rationale is: 40 gals are so cheap, he runs one on vacation…
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Roofing Speed
I've been reroofing my house and been wondering what typical production rates are for something similar to mine. This is my first attempt at roofing (and last, I've decided) and…
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Balloon Frame Headers
I'm not much of a framer, and discovering this balloon framing in the process of a kitchen remodel that has me scratching my head. It's a 1937 story and a…
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Van Door Hasps
Anyone have experience with these: http://masterlock.com/cgi-bin/prod_search.pl?product_number=770&Go.x=12&Go.y=6 I'm looking at putting them on the van doors but I'm not sure if they'll mount up OK. I'm wondering if anyone's tried these…
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Attorney Recommendation in Mpls?
Does anyone in the Mpls area have a construction/business/contract attorney they're particularly happy with? Looking for someone to help with basic contract and possible incorporation as well as general business…
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Beware of Unemployed Engineers!!
My former-engineer uncle is building a shop behind his house to pursue a new career path, said he needed a hand finishing off the exterior. Fine, I say I'll swing…
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Partnerships
I'm entertaining the idea of partnering with a customer of mine to grow my business. He has no experience in construction persay, but far more experience than I in the business end of things. …
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Would you Rent Me Your Tools?
I'm replacing all the galvanized water supply lines in my parents' house with PEX tomorrow. The problem is that I don't have the PEX tools. A plumber aquaintence has agreed to rent me his…
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Basement Concrete Skim-Coat
I have a customer who would like for me to "spruce up" her basement as a play area for her kids. We're working within a tight budget and with a…