Discussion Forum
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Cutout for undermount sink
What is the trick for getting a primo finish cut for an undermount sink on a kitchen countertop? The cut opening wil be visible, the material is 1 1/4" paperstone.…
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Modern modular/prefab homes
Has anyone had experience with assembling a modern design prefab or modular home and if this is more cost effective than building a stick built modern design home. The modular/prefabs…
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Schluter kirde shower
I did my first Schluter Kirde Shower. These are my observations: They send you a DVD which helps. I ordered my materials on-line. Installing the kirde material is a two…
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foreclosures
I have tried unsuccessfully to enter the foreclosure market. I keep tabs through Realty Trac.com on foreclosures in my town. I tried finding an agent in my town who is…
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Backfilling a trench with a drain line
We had to move a 4" drain line from the house to the street, and it is now under the driveway. What is the best way to make sure the…
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French Drain Questions
We are installing a french drain. Do the sections of the pipe that are not perforated, and therefore just carrying water need to be surrounded by pea gravel, or can…
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Deck questions.
For the railings was thinking of using 2x6 on top, 2x2's for the rails, and 2x4 along the bottom. What is the max distance from post to post? Apparently you…
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New Sewer Line for Granny Unit
Putting together costs for building a "granny unit" behind a clients house. The structure is about 25 feet away from the main house in the back yard. The main house…
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Out-ofstate contractors now in Louisiana
Are you an out-of-state contractor now licensed and working in Louisiana. Can you pass on any pertinent information to someone who might be interested in making the move, albeit temporarily,…
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installing rigid insulation
Is it possible to install foil-faced rigid insulation directly into ceiling bays? I would like to intall 4" rigid insulation into a dormer ceiling that has 2x6 rafters in order…