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Need Railing installer near DC
I've decided I don't have time to do this myself. Simple install, nothing too complicated. Railing and balusters on a six riser set of stairs (ends at a newel post…
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Minimum bathroom clearances
I'm putting a pwder room (toilet and sink only) in a long narrow space. 40" wide so I know I have the necessary clearance for the toilet. My question is…
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15 year old refrigerator
As the title says, unit isabout15 years old. All of a sudden overthe past week it's just not keeping stuff cold enough. First noticed that frozen food was a little…
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Composite Decking on 24″ centers
The PT structure of my deck is in good shape but I'm wanting to replace the PT decking material. Is any composite decking rated for 24" on center construction? If…
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Electric vehicle charging
I'm starting the process or replacing the driveway in my 40 old home with a detached garage. Which has me thinking that this is the time to run some additional…
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Yard drainage
I've been in my suburban home for 16 years, its 40 years old.. New neighborhood just moved in behind and on our first meeting she berated me because my property…
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How Big a Dumpster do I need?
A storm took down a retaining wall. Construction was concrete masonry blocks, cores were not filled. No Rebar or reinforcing mesh. Hard to believe that it stood for 40 years…
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Exterior Waterproofing
What I thought was one source of water in a corner of my basement turned out to be two. Fixed one by putting in a much bigger window well, regrading…
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Bathroom Exhaust Fan
One of the surprises I found in this house was the exhaust fan in the seldom used basement bath. Full bath with shower. When they built it they did indeed…
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Insulation question
About to embark on a renovation of my family room to get rid of the horrendous paneling, so it will be gutted. My question is how to insulate these walls.…