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Unusual Odor with MDF Doors
I recently finished out a playroom for my kids in the basement. Cheap Paneling and MDF bifold doors to go from finished side to unfinished side. Doors were painted with…
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Plumbing Help Needed with Crooked Toilet Flange
I recently reset a toilet that was rocking and in the process cracked the stool. Oops. Anyway- the problem I'm having is that the flange is not level. It is…
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Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems
Thinking of building a home in the area where I live currently. Jurisdiction has recently passed a requirement that all homes be sprinklered. I don't know ANYTHING about residential sprinkler…
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Can we discuss MOLD?
Considering purchase of a second home. House has mold- not sure of type or extent. 1) What do I need to look for? Are there different types? 2) Other than…
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Help me design new Greenhouse
I think I might post this over at Over the Fence too! I am embarking on building a potting shed / greenhouse. Overall dimensions are 10x12. I have some leftover…
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Help with Paint on Fiberglass Front door
I recently installed and painted a new Jeld Web smooth fiberglass door unit. I painted the door before hanging and the job was perfect before the door was hung. Now…
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Sinking slabs and Cracking Tiles
The Background: Concrete block walls bearing on Concrete footer. Slab then poured with expansion gap so that top of slab is flush with the top of cap blocks. (See attached…
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Estimating Cost to Build House
Can some of you guys help me figure out some ways to guesstimate the cost to build a new home? I know it's a very loaded question and it's impossible…
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Truss Question for Boss
Typical 1987 Split level. 2x4 walls. Trussed roof. Question is how to determine for sure if the trusses are bearing on the outside walls making the center wall that the…
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Mike Smith- Do you have any Deck Pics?
I been reading through some previous threads regarding composite decking and you mentioned you liked to install Trex and secure it with screws through the face. I have been considering…