Replacing basement beam
The beam that's in my basement running the length of the house is held up by 2 posts about a 1/3 each way from the walls. The beam is 5x7. And is ...
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about 9 years by Glenn Good
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carpenter ants
So this is a fun one... I'm working on - okay, reconstructing - my house and it is just about down to the studs... we've discovered carpenter ant...
about 9 years by tomh
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Log Home Projects
Would like to see some chat on Log home projects, and also Log siding,I Have 25 years in the building field and 10 years in the log home constructi...
about 9 years by casynergy
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How do I remove a concrete slab?
How do I remove a concrete slab that is about 6X5 and about 3-4 inches thick? The problem is also that this slab seems to have been mixed with roc...
about 9 years by treebeard
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Tile over brick fireplace
We moved into a late 70's home 2 years ago and I'm still trying to figure out the best way to fix/cover up the brick fireplace in the living room. ...
about 9 years by sbrydson
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Chaulking
I just wanted to know the best way to remove chaulking? Is there something to wipe it with that would make it easier to remove or just use the old ...
about 9 years by Piffin
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I'm looking for this soaking tub...
Please reference this link: http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v157/dinosoar/Miscellaneous/SoakingTub.jpg It appears to be made of finished ...
about 9 years by dinosoar29
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Post and Beam House
Hi everyone. I moved into a 1998 Post and Beam home in New England. I have been in it for 4 months. When I first moved in I noticed the norm...
about 9 years by homebild
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making somthing square
how do you square up for a big deck (using string please help) rob park
about 9 years by homebild
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10 inch block
what type of morter should i use to lay block for a basement. rob park
about 9 years by homebild
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Diverting rain water
I have a large asphalt driveway that dips slightly toward my garage/barn. The driveway side resembles a 5 space carport (50 feet in length across ...
about 9 years by k2
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Medallion kitchen cabinets..opinions??
I found a couple of styles I like really well, but I am not sure if they are well made or expensive. Thanks!
about 9 years by Tearose84
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Interior Wall Systems
We are building a house out of SIP's [modular construction instead of traditonal framing] and want to know if there are any products out there simi...
about 9 years by billybatz
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Cracks and Holes in Concrete Driveway
Hi all, Is it possible to patch cracks in concrete? Some are quite long. I spoke to one company, and they said it's unavoidable. I also have hol...
about 9 years by Volunteer
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Cabinet Design and Cutlist Software
We recently finished out long drawn out project Cabinets Plus!. I told myself when I started this software that I would price it for average shop o...
about 9 years by robertko2
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Need to get air condition working
We brought in a service air conditioner contractor to get central air in our house. He started the job, but now he is too sick to continue the ...
about 9 years by plumber Tom
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lawnmower mistake
My son 7 year old son thought he was helping when he accidentaly poured the oil into the gas tank of our brand new self propelled lawnmower. It's ...
about 9 years by joed
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Would anyone else try it?
I am gung-ho on trying to pour a concrete aisle for my barn, but my husband is less than enthused. We have never done concrete work before, but I ...
about 9 years by KANIMALHOUSE
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Termite treatment
As a preventive measure, i want to spray around my house to prevent termites. I would like to know (a) what is the best time of year to spray. (...
about 9 years by user001
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citranella ants
I have a question regarding citranella ants. A few years ago we have flying ants covering our foundation one day. I called a pest control company...
about 9 years by lorikr
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