Discussion Forum
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The new Federal 2010 Renovation, Repair and Painting Law (RRP Law)
Do folks know about this law that's going into effect April 22, 2010? If not you might want to get dialed into it starting now because in many ways it's…
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Salvaging 105 year old CMU block
I'm doing an addition on a 105 year old mansion that is on a historic registry and the HO wants to maintain the architectural integrity of the house with the…
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Elevated Deck replacement
I've got a project in the pipeline that I've got a problem with. It's an elevated 12'x34' deck on a narrow sloping yard. Deck height against the house is about…
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laminate flooring
I have a rental that I've got to install new flooring because the last tenants trashed the vinyl in the kitchen. Considering a laminate type of flooring like Pergo and…
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flimsy concrete forms
About 3-4 months ago somebody posted a topic about a new type of foundation footing forming system that was essentially built out of 1x2 stakes driven into the ground and…
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New estimating program
I just recieved an email ad from Professional Remodeler about this new estimating program. Anybody have any skinny on it? https://secure.myonlinetoolbox.com/Content/AffiliateSponsorship.aspx?r=ProfRemodeler I already have a pretty good program but am…
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Ladder racks for a van
I need to get a rack for my van. Standard issue Ford Econoline van. What do you have for a rack on your rig and what do you think about…
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Scaffolding safety
I posted this a few weeks ago but I can't find that old thread /post and I wanted to update some things and ask opinions. The gist is the owner…
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Scaffolding safety
I'm restoring an old 4 story church for a developer who bought it for a song and on a whim too I might add. He is making it into a private…
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Cat door & heat register conflict ideas
I've got a kitchen remodel project where the basement door has a cat door installed on it. When the door is opened and perhaps inadvertantly left open it faces an active heat…