Discussion Forum
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Rot From No Vapor Barrier?
All We went to replace a window at this condo, condensation had rotted out the sash. I expected to possibly replace the 2x4 sill and maybe some OSB. But this…
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South Dakota Pheasant Hunting
All Last week we went to SD to go pheasant hunting with a friend. Our host is Dennis. Back in 2003 we were talking at his FIL's funeral, and he…
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New Camera Advice Requested
All My old point and shoot camera died. I use it for job site photos, on the 1st visit or to document hidden damages. Pic are very handy when dealing…
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Repairing Loose Newel Post ???
All I got called to a house today (built in 2001). The newel post is loose. The one on the right. View Image The only thing holding it in place…
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Where is post on soldering galvanized
All I did some searching and I can't find it. Someone did a picture thread on soldering glavanized steel within the last couple of months. I could find the one…
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Walking Tour of the Plymouth County Fair
All It's fair time in Plymouth county Iowa. Cost is $25 a car load. Buy a sticker and it' good for all 5 days of the fair. Here we are…
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A Walking Tour of the Grotto
All I went home for the 4th to West Bend Iowa (pop 800), for my class reunion and to see Mom. WB is about 100 east of me. It is…
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No clothes Dryer, But a Dishwasher??
All This has bugged me since the last houses issue came about 6 weeks ago. In the article Power House http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/PDF/Protected/021203082.pdf The article states " In keeping with the net-zero…
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Need advice on flaking stone work
All Lady called me last fall about the red stone work on her front porch. I got too busy and she went south for the winter so it got put…
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Alkaline or Heavy Duty Batteries ???
All I was checking our car emergency pack and when I tried the flashlight it was dead. I switched the D batteries (Duracell) and and then it came on. I then…