Discussion Forum
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Sunroom….Acrylic Vs. Glass Glazing
Considering building a sunroom...glazed roof and walls attached to a wood frame. I am trying to learn about the glass panel vs. acrylic panel decision. I have found a…
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Minimum Size Required??
I live in a college town...and I am thinking...for an investment...about building a number of smaller "cute" residences to rent out to students, primarly grad students, post-docs, etc. Is…
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3-Wire Subpanel….I goofed
I goofed...through an evolution of plans and intentions, I ran 3 wire service from my disconnect (on a pole) indoors into my new house (which started as a workshop...) Because the…
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Deck Ledger on Block Frost Wall
I have to attach a deck ledger to my block frost wall...the wall sits on footers, blocks (not poured), and the wall is then backfilled. A slab sits on top…
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Exposed Aggregate Concrete
Been considering an exposed aggregate patio. Basically place and screed, apply the surface retarder, wait the magic amount of time (6-12 hours), then brush/power wash off the top layer to…
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Concrete Patio Sealer
The patio will be poured next week...and I ponder now what is the best sealer to place on the patio. There's been some discussion here in the searches about indoor…
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Fitting PVC into existing stack
Need to cut into a 4" PVC stack. What do folks typical do when cutting into existing PVC runs (SCH40) that are not flexible, i.e. no free play, to get…
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Scalloped Edge Tiles
FINALLY laying tile in the bathroom...and I really like the scalloped edge 13" tiles I have on a 45 degree layout. My tile experience includes the 10x12 utility room I…
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How to cap PVC pipe “inside” slab?
I have a 4" PVC pipe that extended up through my concrete slab. I wanted to cut the pipe and cap it, then pour a little concrete over the capped…
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Whole House Water Filter…not softner
Searched threw past threads and it seems that most discussion on water filtering is softner related. About to do the permanent installation of the water in the new house...and considering…