Discussion Forum
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Best way to deal with roofers after hail storm
We recently had some hail damage and are going to be replacing our roof. Ideally I'd like to screen 3-5 roofers, get quotes, check references, pick one and let them…
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Gas pipe rust
Was doing some landscaping yesterday and while working near the natural gas line entrance into my home, I found that the shutoff had been buried underneath an inch or so…
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Beam pocket repair
1950s single story ranch in North Texas, pier and beam foundation. The concrete underneath one of the beam pockets has cracked and crumbled away and I'm wondering if anyone can…
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Replacing sill plate
I need to replace some rotted sill plate on my 1950's single story home. There is a piece about 8' long that is underneath a rim joist that runs parallel…
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Overhead feeder to detached garage
I am looking to feed my detached garage from the main panel on the side of my house. I do not want to dig a trench so I would like…
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Dallas: Contractor reccomendation wanted
I'm looking for a recommendation for a contractor who I can have come take a look at my porch. It seems to be slightly sinking back towards my house so…
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Floor finish “peeled” up
Hi, I just got done doing about 4 weeks of nights and weekends work on my office (re-wire electrical, patch holes, crown, paint). I put down plastic to protect the…
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Asbestos in joint compound
I am in the process of re-wiring my house and will be cutting holes in the wall for old work boxes. The house was built in 1955 and I think…
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Electrical splicer reducer
Hi all, Is it permissible to use a splicer reducer to increase the size of a wire coming off of a breaker? I have 100 amp service to my house.…
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What’s the best way to seal this?
I have a rat (and possibly squirrel) problem in my attic. At the bottom of a valley in the back of my house there is a gap where the flashing…