Discussion Forum
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new exterior for manufactured home
I'm looking for advice on how to replace the exterior of a 1962 manufactured home in Maryland. It is currently 2x4 walls with fiberglass insulation, metal diagonal strapping, and aluminum…
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new footer drain
We just replaced a block wall foundation that was failing due to small 8" block, questionable drainage and the freeze thaw cycle. The mason installed a new footer drain which…
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Is a subfloor on top of 1″ of XPS foam unecessary?
I'm remodeling a basement that is dry. I propose to glue down 1" of XPS foam, then install a wood laminate floating floor on top. Adding in a plywood subfloor…
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direct vent water heater
I just installed a direct vent water heater. It is not a sealed combustion water heater, and the blower on top of the unit sucks in indoor air to vent…
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working around service drops
I am working my around my house replacing the trim and siding. My service drop is bolted into the side of my house into the trim I need to replace.…
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Wooden Slide materials?
I'm soon to embark a wooden playset for the kids. The plastic slides cost a small fortune, so I am toying with the idea of making a wooden slide. I…
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the opposite of water hammer
For a few years now, when I turn my kitchen faucuet on while the dishwasher is running, it would make all kinds of loud noise and no water would come…
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framing nail length
As DIYer, I am about to add a closet into an existing room. Can I get away with a siding nailer that will shoot 2 1/2" nails to frame with.
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closet design
What the absolute minimum depth for a coat closet?
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duct work questions
I need to move around some duct work in my house to make way for a closet and to rebalance the system. The side of the house far from the…