Discussion Forum
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work gloves
Hi all, Need a pair of work gloves that will allow me to do fine work.I am back on blood thinners and I am prone to cutting/nicking myself. I don't…
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ceiling joists
Hi all, just looking at the plans for a Habitat house. The prints show the joists(2x8) running across the width of the house. They seem to be unsupported. Do ceiling…
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excessive moisture inside a house
I volunteer for HH. We are remodeling a house built about 20 years ago in Rhode Island. A single floor with basement and attic. The walls are filled with…
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air change in a basement workshop
Would an ERV/HRV work in a basement that has a somewhat moldy smell and also includes a small woodworking shop?Looking for ways to change the air in this basement. The…
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LVLs and I joists
Started to work on a Habitat for Humanity house. It will be a duplex, basement with two floors above; the roof will be an six pitch with gabels. While trying…
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Foundation paint /sealer
My house is close to fifty years old. I have lived in it for the last 45 years. The interior basement walls were painted with ??? before I moved in.…
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tool recommendation
Comparing the Bosch 12" sliding dual bevel GCM12"SD to the Dewalt DWS 780. Would like a Festool but to much money. Any thoughts on the Bosch or Dewalt? Thanks
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heat loss
I have skylights in my home that are 27 years old. (Roto brand?) The glass in some of the lights are foggy or getting foggy. Some of the gasket material…
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FOOTINGS
Is there a formula that determines how many footings a shed needs? A 12' x 14' shed would require one pier in each corner. How about the middle: 1,…
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Replacing a n old skylight
The existing skylights on my house are 25 years old and are no longer made. The laminated glass is cloudy. I assume it is no longer providing protection against heat…