Discussion Forum
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Concrete Porch ?
Need help with porch design. Attached is photo of house. Original open porch enclosed long time ago. Existing steps go right up to door, no landing, no cover. Idea I…
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European House Construction?
Am I mistaken or is there quite a bit of difference between the way houses are constructed in this country and the way they are built in Europe? On the…
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Glass-Topped Trellis?
Has anyone ever built trellis with glass or plexi top? I want to build knee-braced trellis across front of house to cover entry but don't want to lose light so…
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Construction Details – Best Practices
I'd love to see book and/or internet compilation of ideas about all the sorts of details that go into the making of a well-constructed house. I think it would be…
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Hog Panels for Fencing
Does anyone have good way of using "hog panels" (4"X4" heavy gauge wire grid) for residential fencing? Located 3'x12' steel panels at local steel supplier. They're relatively inexpensive ($20ea) and…
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Closet Rods?
I want to put some nice closet rods in house I'm working on. What looks good and holds up over time? I'm not looking for anything top-of-the-line, just something solid and pleasing. Spans…
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Makita 2704?
Has anybody checked out the new Makita 10" portable tablesaw? I was thinking about buying Bosch but new Makita seems like it might be just as good with improved fence,…
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Makita 2704
Has anyone bought the new Makita 2704 portable 10" tablesaw and put it to the test? Seems very comparable to Bosch 4000, even price is same.
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Geothermal Heat Exchange w/Radiators
Is it possible to install geothermal closed-loop heating system and use it to heat water for distribution through radiant heat system, either in floor or radiators? Information I've found on…
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Vinyl Window Panes Look Warped?
Just installed some new Milgard vinyl windows in house we're remodeling. Most of windows are single hung which look fine but two sets of windows, one with 6 panes (4x6),…