Discussion Forum
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job descriptions, sub contractor policies, etc.
I posted this in the General Discussion area and didn't get a response. Hopefully somebody here can help get me started on this:
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job descriptions, sub contractor policies, etc.
My boss has asked me to come up with a document of policies for subcontractors that he can give to them when they start on a job with us. Until…
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crown moulding ideas
I'm going to be installing some crown moulding in the living room of our small house with a cottagy feel. The casing is Carolina ( 3 1/4") and I've got…
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standard rough-in for clawfoot tubs
I'm building a basement with a guest room and bathroom, and am planning to refurbish an old clawfoot tub for the 70" space that the architect has alloted for a…
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electrical issue
I have an older (around here 1960s is older) house with a 100-amp service. Whenever the washing machine is on, all of the incandescent lights in the house start to…
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advice sought on removing dirt
I'm building a walk out basement and need to remove some typical Bay Area heavy clay soil to the depth of about four feet. I'm an experienced carpenter, but haven't…
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looking for DIY deck coating
I am building a modest (10'x15') covered deck, which is over a basement office space. I am looking for an elastomeric waterproofing system (or something similar) that I can install…
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tankless water/solar recommendation
I am doing an addition to my house (after a lifetime of doing other people's additions) and need a recommendation for a tankless water heater. The house will be 1700…
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bending redwood
I have to bend some redwood deck fascia and it's giving me some trouble. The fascia size is 2 x 10, and I need to bend it to a 5'…
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Tool Belt Ergonomics
Being in my mid-40s, I'm starting to get the aches and pains that I never used to get. Lower back problems are high on the list, so I'm trying to…