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complex humidity question
I 'm looking for an easy way to figure out wether the outside air, or the air in my home has more humidity in it. Can anyone refer me to…
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stair building question
I am building a staircase. It will have standard oak treads. The upper floor will have laminate flooring (faux knotty pine). What are some good ways to transition to laminate…
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window guards
does anyone have suggestions for window guards for children? The windows in question are casement and low to the floor. We have two small children and need something but the…
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how many coats of primer on new drywall?
I am spraying primer on an entire house that I am building for myself (since '05!) My sheetrock guy suggested that I spray and backroll at least two coats on all…
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paint prep for concrete basement walls?
I want to paint my concrete basement walls. What should I use to prep them? I'm assuming that I need something that will remove all traces of the form release oils. Also…
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dry time on wet spray cellulose?
Last wednesday I had the exterior walls of a house I am building sprayed with wet spray cellulose. The framing is 2X6. It is sheathed in 1/2" plywood and outside of…
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air sealing detail for basement slab
I have a basement slab that is poured on top of extruded polystrene foam. There is also 1" of foam around the perimeter of the foam to isolate the slab…
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kitchen soffit construction
What is the best way to construct a kitchen soffit? I have to run a 6" duct line through it. Another 6 inch duct will intersect it at a 90…
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wiring for future cabinets
I am building a new house on a tight budget. I plan to add built in cabinets in the dining room and elsewhere as my budget and time allows. What…
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Holes in plates, how big?
I am rough plumbing a house I'm building for myself. I know what the codes say regarding hole size in studs but can't find any information on holes in top…