Discussion Forum
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Question on ceiling joist length and strength
We have a garrison colonial home. The master bedroom is 17'3' long X about 11' wide. The 2X6 ceiling joists run the 17' length. These long 2X6 joists are caught…
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Advice on windows
Anyone have any experience with Anderson 200 series windows? Our budget is tight, but my wife doesn't like the squeeze-jamb/tilt in mechanism on the 400s (and many other makers). Any…
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Possibly buying a house: aren’t these serious structural issues?
I could use some thoughts on this: I am a homeowner, but I do tinker. Enough to recognize possible red flags. We are looking for a new house, and my…
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Questions on heatpumps vs. electric baseboard and an a/c question (for small room)
I work from home, and have an office that's about 20' X 8'. It's a converted front porch, that does have some fiberglass insulation, but with a lot of window…
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Question about header when using metal studs
I have not ever worked with metal studs. I've also worked in lumber and wood. A school I'm helping recently had a crew come in from out of state to…
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Question on cutting Armstrong Vinyl Composition Tile
My child's school has removed a wall from between two classrooms, and now the floor needs to be patched. In both classrooms are Amstrong vinyl composite tiles, and getting some…
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Odd electrical issue w/ switched outlet
We have a set of switched outlets around the living room. That is, one switch (actually two three way switches) turn power on/off to a number of outlets (I think…
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Some rust/rot on bath rub
I have a two family that I am renovating upstairs. I'm on a tight budget, so I'm trying to avoid too many costs. I had to pull off the tile…
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rol-air hotdog
Anyone have any opinions on rol-air hotdog portable compressors? Any good? Are they durable? etc. I'm used to porter-cable, makita, hitachi. Never seen/worked with Rol-air. Need to get a new…
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Repairing a pancake compressor
My PC pancake compressor suddenly stopped compressing. I brought it to the local tool place, and they said its too expensive to repair. Trash it. So, I got a new…