Discussion Forum
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pex mainline conversion
So my plumber ran all the pex for my new house and then when he returned to tie the 1" line into the meter he didnt have the fitting he…
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Whole house fans
Curious about whole house fans and how effective they really are. Open up the downstairs windows and turn on the upstairs fan. Seems logical but my question is how much…
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house envelope analysis
I have been reading what I can about wrapping a house with exterior foam. As I embark on this task on my own new home I would love some feedback…
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saving money building your own house.
I have begun work on my own house which I also designed. The budget is tight of course so I am searching for every way to save money (without sacrificing…
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Care of oily rags
So my helper loaded out oily rags into a bucket to bring down to the shop to air out. After sitting in the back of the truck for less than…
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wide plank flooring
Wondering if anyone has experience laying wide plank flooring. The stuff I have been asked to lay is prefinished T&G Ipe' in widths up to 20". The local manufacturer specs…
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job photos on website
I am just getting my first website up and running and am in the midst of sorting through years of photos. My question is...do I have an obligation to ask…
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Microsoft office live website
So i just received an email from microsoft office live offering free hosting, website design software, etc. ..seems like a decent way to get my company on the web....and cant…
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Drum sanders are scary!
So i've gone through the archives and the consensus seems to be that refinishing a floor with an 8" rental drum sander is very difficult.so heres the deal... The HO…
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wood boring bees
I am about to replace a redwood deck with cedar. The HO is concerned about bees that were boring into the underside of the redwood. (i noticed during demo that…