...roof design...
Thanks again Bravey! Very interesting. After reading your post, maybe we're starting to LIKE the house the way it is (no eaves)! Never knew th...
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...Weight of Roof Materials...
Thank you Bravey for your speedy reply! You're right about snow load. Looks like snow load factors in our area (Colorado) are about 44 psf. Ro...
over 8 years by k2
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...dryer vent option...
OK, I figured that was the case but, you know, I just had to ask! :) Regards, -k2 in CO Moderator, Miscellaneous Forum http://www.bobvila...
over 8 years by k2
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...dryer vent options...
You wouldn't be lucky enough for the dryer to be against the outside wall, would you? If so, how about just venting right out the 2nd story wall? ...
over 8 years by k2
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Weight of roofing materials--Structural considerations?
Howdy Folks, Would appreciate your opinions about roofing materials and their weight. We are considering replacing a metal roof with dimensio...
over 8 years by k2
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Attic stair insulation...
Hi Tammy, I don't have personal experience with this product; so I can't recommend or not. But I have had (in a previous home) an attic acces...
over 8 years by k2
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Library!
Hi Tori, Try your local public library! A great resource indeed. Fine Homebuilding magazine, if you haven't seen it, will probably really ...
over 8 years by k2
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....missing insulation...
Never had this done personally, but I've heard that there are outfits that can do "thermal imaging" to determine heat loss. (Probably just a way o...
over 8 years by k2
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Sick house, sick mouse...
Hi Roobiroo, OK, I'm no expert on these things, really, but I'd think, if you're dealing with a dead dry mouse skeleton, no big deal. I know ...
over 8 years by k2
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Teflon tape...
I'd believe that it would take time to learn out to tighten fittings properly. I've done it enough times and always have trepidation about it. ...
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...washer...
Hi again Baker, Be sure to post the washer brand and model # when you get home; hopefully one of the appliance gurus can look up the specifics. ...
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...No water to washer...
Greetings baker, Easy things first. Have you turned on the valves that supply water to the washer? It's good practice to turn these off when...
over 8 years by k2
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....oh, and....
one more addition to my previous post....and perhaps the easiest possibility of all.... What about hanging the cabinet on the wall? Not having ...
over 8 years by k2
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Unlevel ceiling...
Welcome Paulette, From my experience (a handy DIYer, not a pro), I haven't seen a straight and level ceiling yet (at least in the homes we've ha...
over 8 years by k2
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disclosure...
Greetings clh0826, First, I need to mention that I'm not a lawyer--so I can't be all that helpful in answering your question. But, one time w...
over 8 years by k2
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Electrical ghosts ready for Halloween!
Hi Stacers! Silly woman? NOT ON OUR SITE! :) First, I am not an electrician; just a few observations. It sounds like the breaker you're ...
over 8 years by k2
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Broken bulb....
Hi altec, try a tennis ball (or something like it). Be sure power is off. Watch for broken glass, ouch!, and good luck! Regards, -k2 in CO ...
over 8 years by k2
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National Electrical Code references....
If you need citings, consider posting on http://www.joetedesco.com/nec/ Good luck! Regards, -k2 in CO Moderator, Miscellaneous Forum ht...
over 8 years by k2
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quarter round
Hi Stu, It's a bit hard to picture given your description. But if you're talking a single length of quarter round, it's best to miter 45s at e...
over 8 years by k2
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table saw replacement belt
Hi mzqk7s, I haven't used one personally, but I've seen these in tool catalogs for years. It's the "Power Twist" V-belt, which is sold by the f...
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