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Acrylic Tub patch?
The kids managed to drop a heavy shower door off its hinges and knock a hole in a acrylic bath module. The tear is about 1/2"w x 1" long. It…
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Rant & Rave
I have two items I'd like feedback on. #1. New residential construction methods. #2. Specialization of labor. I toured a row of 10 homes recently, built like big macs. They…
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GSP SC work wanted
Two man crew capable of whole house renovation. Roofing to repipes. Licensed, bonded, insured. Clean, sober, trustworthy. M*A*S*H* inc.
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dealing w/ loose VCT’s & 50 yr old glue
I have a loyal customer w/ loose vinyl composition tiles on top of black, asphalt looking adhesive. I believe this may be "cutback" adhesive, and recall a risk of asbestos…
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4×10 plywood?
I was working on a 1950's ranch house recently that had 4x9 3/8 fir plywood on carport walls. I am in need of a lightweight ceiling material to suspend from…
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Lightning $trike$
I need advice about lightning protection. My home has underground service, 8' ground rod at the meter, tv cable is grounded, etc. Twice in the last 6 mos. we have…
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roof pitch to degrees conversion?
Help! I hope to learn if a formula exists to convert roof pitch to degrees.......for example I see that a 12:12 is basically a 45 deg. cut, whereas a 5:12…
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Career Change?
Ok ladies and gents, How does a 40something framer/plumber/electrician/tiler/roofer carry on his own business when uncomfortable with hiring subs.....After a decade of running other contractors' crews, I went it…
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alternatives to pine for porch framing
HELP!! I am interested in building a screened porch without using pressure-treated lumber. My main concern is the warp and twist that occurs as p.t. pine dries. Can anyone suggest…
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crawlspace conditioning
HELP ! I am dealing with a home which has a 6" concrete slab floor resting on piers approx. 24" off ground. Approx 2800' sq. Ultra efficient gas furnace w/…