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Moving a subpanel 5 feet?
I need to move a subpanel a couple feet as the space where its currently residing will be closed in in the near future. Unfortunately there is no way of…
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Over my head masonry work?
Hi all, I've previously done some light masonry work, small retainer wall, repairs, etc. This time though I'd like to make our front door a bit more interesting by making…
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Quick brilliant idea highly appreciated!
Hi all, I'm in a jamb (no pun) trying to install a door. The door was ordered a while ago for what I would believe a knob and bolt, but…
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Tight plumbing
I'm having a bit of difficulties getting a shower drain to fit between joists. Dilemma: I have to go perpendicular through one 2x8 joist (7" physical) to get to the…
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Can a little notch hurt?
Need to make at 16"oc several (5-6) 1/4" deep and 1" wide notches on top of a 2x8 joist (to get some steel bracing flush). The problem is that I…
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Lack of support
Hi all, Would appreciate your advice on the following. The picture below is taken from the door looking into what will be a small bath on upper floor. This was…
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Composite Trim?
I need to replace the trim on my entry door in a sunny spot, in a neighborhood notorious for termites. I'm thinking about using one of those never-rotting, 100% straight…
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Piece of cake for a framer/tiler (I’m ne
Hi, I have a situation I'd appreciate some advice on. The plan is to build a small toilet/shower on the top floor of our townhouse in what used to be…
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All I need is 2″ of countertop (more)
Hi all, I'm doing a new kitchen with a very deep countertop, about 37", so all seams will be very visible. The linear kitchen has a section that is 120"…
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Do termites eat expansion joints?
Hi all, I'm making a new brick walkway for the front of my brick house which will have a concrete foundation. The walkway will run against a house for a…