Discussion Forum
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Furnace orientation and air flow question?
When installing a furnace that has a rectangular plenum (22 x 14) does it matter which direction it faces in relation to the direction of air flow into the main…
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Opinions on tankless heater brands
I have done all the reseach on the pros and cons of tankless heaters so that is not what I'm looking for. What I would like to know is what…
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American Whirlpool Bathtub?
Has anyone purchased or installed an "American Whirlpool" brand bathtub? If so please comment, any information would be appreciated. Can't find much in reviews on the web. Thanks!
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Kitchen Island Plans
In the last issue of Houses #211, on page 59 (upper right) and page 60/61 (center) they show an island with counter all the way around a raised center section…
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Heating/cooling register types
I’m in the process of remodeling my house and have the opportunity to install/change the style of my forced air heating/cooling registers. <!----><!----> <!----> Floors will be hardwood and baseboards will…
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Kidde low-profile alarms???
Has anyone installed the new Kidde low-profile smoke and CO2 alarms? What did you think about the product?
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What comes first steps or flooring
I need to build my first set of stairs, or should I say steps since there are just two. What I have is a 8' wide wall opening and a 18" or…
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What’s under my porch?
View Image This is the front porch of a 1957 ranch in northern Ohio. We are planning to bring this porch area into the envelope of the house. I do know…
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Fastener requirments for T&G Garapa?
I am going to be installing T&G 5/4 x 4 garapa on my covered porch. From the posts I have read I have two choices for fasteners, stainless screws or nails. …
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Pent roof to window proportion?
In the post *#* RFH Ranch *#* there was a short question/answer about the construction of the pent roof. This got me thinking about the addition of a pent roof over…