block foundations
We are just beginning to build our own home ourselves and need some suggestions on block foundations. Where do we start?
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over 14 years by BobF
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Install shelf mantle piece
I have a shelf mantle piece, 54" long and 4" top to bottom. It is hollow except for a support board across the middle. It is surprisingly heavy, ...
over 14 years by Calene
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answers861
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Making plans for building addition
Need information on calculating load and heating specs for building addition. Home addition is in Humbolt county, California.
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers81
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Waterproofing drywall
We are building a new house and want to waterproof the drywall walls in our garage so I can wash cars without damaging the walls. Due to expense, ...
over 14 years by DR HOME
2
answers423
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Prefab House pros/cons
Hi gang,Anyone have comments on getting a prefab house built?Bruce,chrustie@nortel.ca
over 14 years by Anderson
1
answers214
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Replacement windows
I would like to know how to contact the manufacturer of the replacement windows that can be ordered to fit the exact size of the window opening. W...
over 14 years by BobF
1
answers239
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Truss Building
I wanted to find information on building trusses for my cabin and wanted to perhaps open up space in them for a loft in the construction. I sort o...
over 14 years by Anderson
0
answers438
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Rafters
Am considering buying a new home with little storage space. Need information on building rafters in the garage? How to?? Is this a good idea?
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers827
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furnace woes
With the onset of winter, we discovered that our newly purchased house does not heat well. The previous owners installed a new "efficiency" furnanc...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers820
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Brick Steps have loos railing
The steps going down into my garage are brick. The pressure-treated wood railings are working loose. They are bolted to the bricks using masonry ...
over 14 years by loader_98
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answers660
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Modular Homes
I would like to know the pro's and con's of a Modular home, we are either looking to buy land and build, or buy a house exsiting?? Are modular home...
over 14 years by Calene
1
answers880
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Cracked finish
I caught the end of the project and didn't see how it was done or what kind of paint they used. was it a kit or something else i would really like...
over 14 years by Calene
1
answers227
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Filling holes around foundation
We have had some erosion around our foundation, and were told by a local foundation company to fill the holes with sand. The sand/dirt company tha...
over 14 years by DR HOME
2
answers1036
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deck damage from snow?
i live in alaska where it has been snowing heavily for the past ten days.we have a metal roof ,and the snow has been shedding off of it right on to...
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers255
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Blocking in a 9'x6' garage opening
I'm blocking in my small garage opening, turing my garage into an office. Do I just block it in as usual? I was thinking that I might want to dri...
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers636
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cleaning Inside brick on fireplaces
We have a gas burning fireplace that has turned the brick black. I am at a loss for an explanation to this, it has just started. However, what sug...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers872
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Home Fire Sprinkler System
Where can I get materials to install a home fire sprinkler system myself? I will begin construction of a new home next year, and I would like to p...
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers608
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pourch
I want info on turning a screened in pourch in to a 3 season room could you give me help
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers971
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butcher block kitchen table
I saw the last 10 seconds (literally) of one of Bob's shows and saw a "build it yourself" butcher block table. It was made from on large butcher b...
over 14 years by Mike from Homeworks
3
answers216
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Tin ceiling
I just saw a Home Again show on a Marthas Vineyard Victorian Cottage where they were putting up a tin ceiling. Where do they get that from?
over 14 years by jack hill
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answers581
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