Discussion Forum
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Basement remodel – Steel vs. wood studs
I'm about to start a basement remodel - should I use steel or wood studs. What are the pluses and minuses of either system. I've never worked with steel, and…
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Running 12-3 wire for 2 20A circuits
Renovating an old house and electrician didn't want to run 2 sets of 12-2 wire from the panel to the kitchen. He instead ran a 12-3 wire to a junction…
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Polyurethane over new engr. wood floor?
We just installed new pre-finished Bruce 15yr. engineered wood in a finished basement. Given that the veneer is thin, we're considering putting down additional layers of poly in the hopes…
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Fire-separation for a single furnace
Help!! I'd like to convert a single family dwelling (raised ranch with a walk-out basement) into a 2-family. Zoning is OK, but I must separate the units with a fire…
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Thoughts on Ground-source heating
Just bought a house in upstate NY, which needs a new furnace (natural gas forced air). While mowing the lawn I found an old well close to the house which…
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Glass block trim details?
Hi, first time post, so please bear with me. I'm trying to install a glass block window into an outside wall in the bathroom. The window will be in the…