Easy fellas!!!If you want to rant and rage in my house - Fine. But be civil about it. It's too easy to be a tough guy from a distance, AND with w...
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You could use Expansion Joint filler. BUT, you want to prevent any additional movement. As I can see from here, the slab is still moving. THat m...
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Visit your local Home Center. Ask someone in the Building Materials section. Be sure you know the surface-material that got chalked. (You didn't...
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Hi bigmac2,Why??!Jay J -ModeratorPS: God Bless America!
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Pavers are what you want to look into. Sure, they can be used to widen the driveway. IN fact, if you 'line' both sides of the driveway, sufficien...
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1) Have your Home Inspector pay you a visit. 2) Get whatever he says in writing. (Ask him if he'll guarantee his statements!)You probably have a ...
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Hi Kevin,You didn't say if the pump was 'removable'. The best advice I could give you is to ctc the mfgr. for info, or to read the Instructions. ...
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I may only cover a few things here but consider spending some of the $$$ you saved on calling a Plumber on a good book. What you're doing is basic...
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Hi earlcory,How much are you spending on this home assuming you're buying it??? No, wait - Don't answer that.Figure that amount of $$$, x's 3 over...
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Hi bill55,First, make sure you're talking apples and apples w/your Plumber. See Construct A French Drain for a description of a French Drain.Maybe...
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It's quite possible you used Masking Tape instead of Painter's Tape. Painter's Tape, I know, is labeled on the INSIDE of ths tape spool. Painter'...
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Hi andy5268,Let's put it this way - If the Directions called for, among other things, the use of Quarry Dust, then go ahead and use Quarry Dust. I...
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Hi handyguy,Contact the MFGR. of the foam. If the hardwood floor is finished, you'll need to find out if the finish is polyurethane, water-based, ...
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Hi CLT,Again, look for an Architect in the YELLOW PAGES. They should be able to give you a lead.Jay J -ModeratorPS: God Bless America!
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Hi handydan,Sorry, but you're 'situation' isn't grandfathered since you're a NEW owner to the home.What you're experiencing is not new. Usually, a...
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sebrun kinda 'echos' my summation - Get an Architect.RE: 6'8" - That may be the FINISHED height; not the rough height. Remember, you'll need to co...
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I think a Cold Joint is one that means the 2 'units' are not attached. By not attaching the 2 units, the 2 units are allowed to 'move' at will. T...
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It's great to read that an Engineer was hired to look at the situation. That would have been my 1st suggestion.Did you ask the Engineer what it me...
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Hi briand92,You have a LOT of homework to do. If you're planning on finishing this attic yourself, it would be well-advised to hire an Architect. ...
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Hi epipp,Well, Idonno if what the Builder is suggesting is 'normal'. Did you get an explanation as to why??? If so, how do YOUR thoughts figure i...
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