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Advice on clearing a major obstruction from brick chimney. - SteveKen 2012-04-11 10:50:54 (154 views) I've seen some pretty low-profile direct vents...Triangle has one that is only 3.75" deep - Donuts 2012-04-13 08:26:56 (40 views) As a structural engineer, I would say... - Fusilier 2012-04-11 18:48:12 (128 views) I wish I could get away w/pouring cement around a vent/duct, but I guess it wouldn't bite into the - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-11 21:14:11 (82 views) My advice would be to - freakness 2012-04-12 12:49:10 (82 views) Unpossible. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-13 00:39:13 (41 views) Wood burning or gas fireplace? - Fusilier 2012-04-11 22:02:23 (49 views) Conversion from old weak unlined (wood burner) to a simple NG flue exhaust. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-11 22:53:27 (62 views) Then you should see about lining the current chimney with a double lined metal flue pipe - Fusilier 2012-04-12 10:44:44 (62 views) That doesn't make the brick stack more stable, like a poured liner would. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-14 18:30:18 (35 views) Chop a hole in the wall where the bricks are, reach in and pull them out, fix hole. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-11 13:23:13 (74 views) a long stick! dislodge them 'til they fall down to the flue clean-out - HR-ALL 2012-04-11 13:20:15 (52 views) or a steel pipe and hammer on it from the top 'till you dislodge them or break them down into pieces - HR-ALL 2012-04-11 13:21:19 (51 views) That'd be cool: couple 2" black pipes as you lower them down and ram-rod that shit. - s.carder 2012-04-11 15:33:56 (64 views) I'd want an engineer or similar to look at it. 120yo chimney that is falling apart sounds scary. - doug 2012-04-11 11:13:47 (73 views) It's not structural and the adjacent flue isn't used - SteveKen 2012-04-11 11:32:26 (142 views) "... I'll probalby end up doing this myself..." - freakness 2012-04-11 13:04:36 (88 views) Hey now. I'm quite handy. The only things jacked up w/ the house are things I've paid people to do. - SteveKen 2012-04-11 13:17:28 (81 views) If the adjacent flue is not currently used, can you switch? - gription 2012-04-11 11:47:34 (67 views) The adjacent flue is probalby blocked, too, but it only goes to the 2nd floor. As for a new blr... - SteveKen 2012-04-11 12:40:24 (83 views) See - you're already thinking on the boiler front. - gription 2012-04-11 15:23:22 (68 views) x2 on the Triangle Prestige. I've had mine in now for two years with never an issue... - Donuts 2012-04-13 08:37:23 (49 views)
Is there a decent 2-D freeware CAD program? Need to draw some very... - cvanc1 2012-04-11 10:11:13 (54 views) MicroSoft has a shitload of free software, inc 2D and 3D on their homesite. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-11 23:00:46 (29 views) Sketchup? - TristanP 2012-04-11 11:46:31 (33 views)
Toto toilet questions. - CC Rider 2012-04-10 16:45:18 (100 views) We just put in a Kohler (Classic) and are impressed with the capability-seems to - Rick601 2012-04-18 09:22:52 (29 views) answers.... - markitzero 2012-04-11 00:38:33 (88 views) We have an EcoDrake 1.28 gal - TristanP 2012-04-10 21:46:27 (60 views)
Making a garden out of this: - Andy_FL 2012-04-10 16:42:59 (262 views) Admit it, You're going to grow cannabis there.. - Fusilier 2012-04-11 18:49:04 (33 views) Raised bed. - Wascally Wabbit 2012-04-10 17:39:20 (109 views) Any leads of cheap(er) soil? - Andy_FL 2012-04-10 22:10:38 (70 views) Yes, but you may run into unmanageable minimums - TristanP 2012-04-11 11:45:25 (57 views) Will they sell you less if you pick it up? - silveravnt 2012-04-11 12:20:01 (38 views) Most places that sell loam will be happy to sell a yard dumped into a trailer or the - Grapeking 2012-04-11 16:44:10 (49 views) I would guess maybe - TristanP 2012-04-11 13:22:56 (41 views) A few places around here will deliver a mixed load - gription 2012-04-11 11:52:23 (45 views) Oh, good call. I like that. - Andy_FL 2012-04-10 22:09:12 (62 views) I'd turn 8-10" of soil that is there, and mix it with the new stuff. Need lots of sun for a garden - doug 2012-04-10 21:52:24 (40 views) 2nd - TristanP 2012-04-10 21:44:43 (50 views)
Question about shop tools, and buying them used. - Pelican Pete 2012-04-10 14:20:26 (97 views) Check prices on Craigslist and completed auctions on eBay for similar stuff? - JimR 2012-04-10 21:06:40 (38 views) Some of the older chisels could be gems- especially any "cast steel" The bandsaw is a handy - Rick601 2012-04-10 15:20:21 (77 views) Value? Not really a lot - but it isn't always about money. - gription 2012-04-12 12:03:31 (40 views) Very true. Thanks for the insights. But he does want some $$ for the tools. - Pelican Pete 2012-04-12 18:13:51 (36 views) well said - Rick601 2012-04-12 15:49:55 (33 views)
Recommendations for undercabinet lighting - Pkblu 2012-04-10 12:28:07 (80 views) Look into WAC Lighting - Pelican Pete 2012-04-10 15:05:09 (70 views) Used WAC Xenon line voltage units for my reno. At 1" deep they are very stealthy.. - Donuts 2012-04-11 08:16:46 (48 views) Alternate approach for hard wiring to a switch: mount a switch at the proper height under - Grapeking 2012-04-10 15:17:32 (60 views)
We want to outline a garden using landscape ties. Should we use pressure treated or hardwood? - Pelican Pete 2012-04-09 23:42:05 (81 views) I just built some raised beds for veggies this month and went with redwood - stickyS4 2012-04-10 15:51:42 (59 views) Any pics? - Andy_FL 2012-04-10 22:13:06 (38 views) Here's a pic of the 6x2 - stickyS4 2012-04-12 22:07:23 (66 views) can you get cedar railroad ties? sounds expensive, but would be perfect. i would not want PT - allroadCole 2012-04-10 15:39:56 (47 views) The issue is does the wood leach anything, and if it does do the plants themselves - Grapeking 2012-04-10 17:28:16 (47 views) I wouildn't want PT in a vegetable garden, but if you're not going organic with everything - doug 2012-04-10 09:37:46 (61 views) Used to be concern about the arsenic leaching out of the old (CCA type) PT wood. With the - Grapeking 2012-04-10 09:33:20 (72 views) pressure treated. - HR-ALL 2012-04-10 08:39:53 (35 views)
Price where you are for cubic yards of topsoil delivered & spread? Me = $75. Normal? - cvanc1 2012-04-09 21:08:18 (50 views) About $12,180 for 5 yards? $180 for 5 yards delivered and the spreader was about $12,000 - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-10 01:22:30 (180 views) do you wear a cowboy hat while driving that? - markitzero 2012-04-11 08:07:23 (45 views) Picture logger clothes and yellow rain gear that is 20 years old. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-11 12:13:16 (34 views) LOL! You buy tools for projects about like I do. I'm still amazed I talked myself out of buying a - JimR 2012-04-10 21:08:45 (64 views) Sometimes. Had my Sthil Farm Boss for about 20 years. Wore out 2 bars and lots of chains. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-11 12:14:48 (34 views) Giving John Deere a Viking Funeral? - Rick601 2012-04-10 15:22:12 (34 views) I like Viking funerals. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-11 12:15:14 (31 views) Nice rig. Could have some fun with something like that. - Grapeking 2012-04-10 07:52:36 (34 views) Do what my friend/coworker did. Got 10 yards of top soil delivered and he paid a day laborer $120 to - birdsong 2012-04-09 23:03:43 (107 views)
Any suggestions on a type of bush/shrub/plant/etc to use in the front bed of my yard? - andysprague 2012-04-05 20:49:23 (291 views) Decision made: Wife chose azaleas. Thanks for your help everyone. - andysprague 2012-04-09 11:03:08 (45 views) proper soil and bed prep is important with azaleas, start properly and they'll do fine. - doug 2012-04-10 09:39:55 (40 views) if you haven't already bought, spend a little extra on some of the new varieties that - JimR 2012-04-09 18:34:52 (63 views) wise choice.. - Rakete 2012-04-09 17:27:18 (40 views) burning bushes - silber 2012-04-07 09:57:15 (54 views) Also another invasive plant - gription 2012-04-07 10:24:03 (74 views) Weird..got three in very sandy soil up here. 20 years old. No invading. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-08 19:54:09 (57 views) same experience here - silber 2012-04-08 20:56:08 (45 views) The definition is not as broad as you might think. - gription 2012-04-09 09:36:49 (49 views) Boxwood. Stays nice all year round. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-06 19:16:01 (51 views) but they are boring. - Rakete 2012-04-07 09:52:46 (49 views) How about some Hostas... - e40 2012-04-06 16:20:52 (52 views) hosta's go dormant in the winter...and they are pretty short. - Rakete 2012-04-06 18:25:29 (51 views) Kudzu - coasTTal 2012-04-06 15:53:12 (92 views) Thats a very invasive plant. VERY bad choice - are you joking???????? - gription 2012-04-06 16:07:08 (79 views) He's from the SE - we knew he was joking. - JimR 2012-04-10 21:04:37 (42 views) Now from the SE - but a transplant IIRC - gription 2012-04-12 09:59:01 (46 views) The cataclysmic destruction started years ago. - CC Rider 2012-04-12 11:50:40 (48 views) DING! - JimR 2012-04-12 19:20:44 (38 views) Yes, just joking. - coasTTal 2012-04-09 21:07:27 (45 views) but you can watch it grow - ryoung 2012-04-07 08:52:45 (137 views) Can you get carbon credits from the FedGov for planting it? - CC Rider 2012-04-12 11:53:00 (41 views) Wouldn't put $$ in a connected pol's / former pol's (COUGHALGORECOUGH) pocket. - JimR 2012-04-12 19:18:31 (41 views) whoa! - saucy 2012-04-07 17:01:05 (48 views) go with encore azalea's...they bloom usually three times a year and are no maintenance. - Rakete 2012-04-06 13:07:56 (58 views) We'll check them out tomorrow. Thanks. - andysprague 2012-04-06 14:42:40 (52 views) work perfect in the south and was my first thought but PNW may not like climate so - MARK(nmtt)S5 2012-04-06 15:32:03 (59 views) I've seen them in Boise. - Rakete 2012-04-06 18:24:50 (50 views) Go with more than one plant . Mix up the heights, colors, texture, and flowering times. - Kayaker 2012-04-06 11:22:34 (51 views) we planted Lenten Rose or 'Helleborus' in a narrow bed in our back yard. - s.carder 2012-04-06 10:53:11 (121 views) Thanks, I'll check those out. - andysprague 2012-04-06 10:59:25 (52 views) Plant something that's native to your area. - gription 2012-04-06 09:19:59 (72 views) Good info, thanks. - andysprague 2012-04-06 11:00:29 (51 views) Rhodies are hardy, low maintenance, they flower, do great in the PNW and the deer do not eat them. - allroadCole 2012-04-06 00:30:18 (72 views) Deer have eaten all of mine - Silver Arrow - The Original 2012-04-06 19:34:07 (52 views) really? thats weird. we have a TON of deer, the rodies are about the only thing they dont eat. - allroadCole 2012-04-08 23:37:07 (42 views) after googling, it looks like deer do eat them. weird. I guess we just have too much other stuff. - allroadCole 2012-04-09 11:45:24 (42 views) they seem to like whatever I plant, neighbors plant same stuff they won't touch it - Silver Arrow - The Original 2012-04-09 14:36:20 (42 views) We have other rhodies out front & out back, so prob want something else. - andysprague 2012-04-06 10:54:43 (53 views) Isn't it rhodies in the shady areas, azaleas in the sunny areas? - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-06 01:41:12 (58 views) I think my wife is leaning toward azaleas. It is the sunniest spot we have. Not that we get - andysprague 2012-04-06 11:03:18 (56 views) just make sure you read the label for their mature size...you want them to be about the same - Rakete 2012-04-06 13:08:58 (55 views) I'd use a few different types of plants in that sized space... - stickyS4 2012-04-05 21:43:29 (170 views) Butterfly bush is an invasive species. Not so much in your yard, but through birds eating seeds - Kayaker 2012-04-06 11:21:07 (58 views) gotta cut them back and deadhead during the season - stickyS4 2012-04-09 01:15:58 (47 views) We have hydrangea & rhodies in front of the lower part of the house, so will prob skip those - andysprague 2012-04-06 10:56:22 (55 views) im a big fan of forsythia - Pelican Pete 2012-04-05 22:25:58 (66 views) Roses are high maintenance. - CC Rider 2012-04-05 21:58:20 (71 views) plant a tree - something you eat from...cherry, pear, mullberry, walnut... - HR-ALL 2012-04-05 21:24:12 (60 views) Hackberry and Persimon too. - coasTTal 2012-04-06 15:53:55 (50 views) I don't think we want trees there. I want something that will stay relatively low & allow a - andysprague 2012-04-06 10:57:34 (61 views) plant a fruit tree that will grow tall, and you'll see out below its canopy! - HR-ALL 2012-04-07 21:23:55 (45 views) Dont know if available in your area, but Koreaspice Viburnum is worth a shot - gription 2012-04-06 16:22:08 (55 views) 2nd. they will grow tall enough to give you space at the curb. - doug 2012-04-05 22:34:50 (58 views) Tall enough to drop a bunch of crap on your car - stickyS4 2012-04-05 23:40:56 (55 views) I wouldn't plant any of those if you want to have street parking - stickyS4 2012-04-05 21:44:57 (62 views) If you don't take care of the fruit it is rat food too. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-06 01:42:55 (55 views)
Probably old news for this crowd, but the video is cool. 30 story building constructed in 15 days - gription 2012-04-05 12:44:16 (111 views) But it broke 2 days later </chinese> - silveravnt 2012-04-05 16:57:20 (38 views) LOL - that's ok - just buy another one. - gription 2012-04-05 17:41:47 (34 views) I'm calling bullshit. - Pablo 2012-04-05 15:23:26 (89 views) While I would agree about the time required to build the components... - gription 2012-04-05 16:35:56 (70 views) Yeah, I think the organization and planning is the really impressive part. - Pablo 2012-04-05 19:05:40 (35 views) well, to be fair, no one counts the manufacture time for components in construction time. - doug 2012-04-05 15:30:42 (66 views) That's true, but it took time to make the i-beams and components used to manufacture... - Pablo 2012-04-05 19:04:06 (51 views) wowza! Must get paid by the job instead of hourly. lol - eurotuned85 2012-04-05 13:10:15 (58 views) That's pretty awesome - TristanP 2012-04-05 12:54:09 (43 views)
wondering how a garage will look on your property, I made a little demo to help visualize - allroadCole 2012-04-04 17:46:32 (145 views) Worked for me on Firefox w google earth. I like it. However even better would be to do this on - MARK(nmtt)S5 2012-04-06 15:42:09 (36 views) ERR_CREATE_PLUGIN is what I see immediatly now. I do run a script blocker. All the scripts - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-05 11:37:38 (56 views) O I C. Sorry, the demo uses the GE API, so if GE doesn't run on Linux there is not much i can do. - allroadCole 2012-04-05 13:02:29 (40 views) Look at my browser, throw up a "You must use IE or Safari" message? - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-05 13:14:05 (43 views) You mean a "you must use Windows or OSX" message :) - allroadCole 2012-04-05 13:18:00 (44 views) You could download Oracle VirtualBox and Linux for free. Make a Virtual Machine. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-05 13:35:15 (44 views) Doesn't work with Firefox - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-05 03:23:24 (44 views) hmmm.. Works in my FF. What version are you using? Do you have google earth installed? - allroadCole 2012-04-05 11:20:00 (47 views) yeah that is what I came up with - I did not want to install that - Reggie 2012-04-05 11:25:47 (41 views) understandable. But Google Earth is pretty awesome! I thought most people already had it installed.. - allroadCole 2012-04-05 11:32:11 (40 views)
Too many cracks in the stucco finish! - TheLex 2012-04-03 22:42:32 (298 views) No control joints.. - Fusilier 2012-04-11 18:52:52 (51 views) Eww, that would spoil the look of his 'spansive house. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-11 22:59:27 (32 views) yup, IMO control joints are hideous. its helpful but not necessary - Dirty Sanchez 2012-04-12 21:24:35 (30 views) OK, so I spoke to a construction defects attorney about the matter - TheLex 2012-04-04 19:54:08 (167 views) yup, those vents being sealed and covered is also considered part of the defect - Dirty Sanchez 2012-04-04 22:02:41 (94 views) "visual imperfection", is that even litigatable? - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-04 23:07:22 (55 views) unquestionably...you don't think that affects property value? - thinset 2012-04-05 14:04:45 (69 views) I think that as a structure ages and deteriorates it's value goes down. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-06 19:11:38 (43 views) with that many cracks its not just visual. That is a failure on the installation. The material - MARK(nmtt)S5 2012-04-06 15:53:20 (51 views) there's a vapor barrier behind all this anyway, so presumably moisture doesn't get into the - TheLex 2012-04-07 14:15:29 (49 views) weep holes do jack shit for your stucco because, your wall... - HR-ALL 2012-04-07 21:18:51 (56 views) It is visual until chunks are breaking off. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-06 19:17:05 (41 views) Recoat w/ epoxy, done. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-04 14:48:00 (85 views) stucco should NEVER be applied to wood frame buildings... - HR-ALL 2012-04-04 08:54:38 (133 views) There is many different systems Stucco being one of them that people intermix that - MARK(nmtt)S5 2012-04-06 16:01:37 (57 views) EIFS, like many other construction materials, do have problems BECAUSE people use it improperly - HR-ALL 2012-04-07 21:21:30 (42 views) correct...as you said above they learned it needed to be a rainscreen type install which was - MARK(nmtt)S5 2012-04-10 14:54:09 (36 views) My 84 year old stucco is hard and fck and still looks amazing. - s.carder 2012-04-04 13:00:46* (68 views) I grew up in a frame home built in the 20's with a stucco exterior. - gription 2012-04-04 10:55:27 (103 views) and i bet you your house has stucco over proper lath which the new ones do not + - HR-ALL 2012-04-04 13:25:22 (97 views) Yes it did (have wood lath) and I'm pretty sure it was portland cement based - that stuff was sturdy - gription 2012-04-04 14:04:03 (65 views) I've got stucco on my house, wood frame, 30 years old, don't have those issues - HDClown 2012-04-04 09:59:25 (92 views) stucco on wood frame is fine if done properly - Dirty Sanchez 2012-04-04 10:33:57 (64 views) townhouses my mom lives in have that problem after < 4 years - HDClown 2012-04-04 08:16:02 (88 views) Looks like improperly installed stucco. - freakness 2012-04-04 03:39:25 (65 views) that is so common with tract homes - Dirty Sanchez 2012-04-04 00:40:11 (124 views) I am in CA but the problem is proving that the construction was shoddy - TheLex 2012-04-04 02:29:57 (96 views) if lots of other homes in your area have stucco cracks too, then that's a sign - Dirty Sanchez 2012-04-04 02:37:02 (98 views) You need to figure out why it's cracking in the first place. Maybe a good stucco guy first? - birdsong 2012-04-03 23:49:33 (66 views)
How do you attach a dishwasher to granite counters? - traffic626 2012-04-03 22:10:05 (116 views) This is the proper part for my GE - e40 2012-04-06 16:26:12 (44 views) Those look fine, but can't you attach to the adjacent cabinets? - gription 2012-04-04 12:41:43 (47 views) Not sure...is that standard/typical for older machines? - traffic626 2012-04-04 14:26:22 (37 views) Dunno - maybe not? Check the gasket on each side - there may be a - gription 2012-04-04 18:25:57 (42 views) I got a metal strip, dishwasher width. Cannot remember what glue was used. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-04 02:57:50 (137 views) I like that design better. - Pablo 2012-04-04 13:09:07 (35 views) those look good to me - doug 2012-04-03 23:58:46 (40 views)
Q: what is the life expectancy of the heat exchanger in a condensing gas furnace? - Chaddy 2012-04-03 15:41:03 (78 views) What are you really asking? - Mad39er 2012-04-03 17:45:33 (72 views) Good point, I was being paranoid about the heat exchanger due to its age. - Chaddy 2012-04-03 19:31:28 (63 views) Condensate lines clog, it's part of the yearly maintenance on those furnaces. - Mad39er 2012-04-04 01:32:58 (51 views) Another question, if you don't mind... - Chaddy 2012-04-05 09:31:48 (43 views) Traps and their uses - Mad39er 2012-04-05 18:37:59 (34 views) Got it, thanks. - Chaddy 2012-04-06 10:11:19 (33 views) Agreed - I do see that with the A/C drain. - Chaddy 2012-04-04 09:54:13 (52 views) You don't blow out the flue collector box... - Mad39er 2012-04-04 15:19:15 (42 views) Thanks, I'll take a closer look tonight... - Chaddy 2012-04-04 15:48:57 (44 views) Who's furnace? - gription 2012-04-03 17:35:28 (38 views) mine - Chaddy 2012-04-03 19:37:57 (53 views) I'd agree with DAP 20 years is a good rule of thumb for a quality unit. - gription 2012-04-03 20:16:15 (36 views) I had mine replaced due to a condensate leak. Warranty is lifetime for original owner and - DAP 2012-04-03 16:17:51 (52 views) Thanks Dave, I didn't know the warranties were so extensive. - Chaddy 2012-04-03 19:34:13 (41 views)
White mold in the garage what would QWA&D do? - silveravnt 2012-04-03 14:46:08 (203 views) I don't think that's mold. Looks more like efflorescence. - Pablo 2012-04-03 15:01:36 (48 views) Remove with acid and treat the concrete with a barrier? - silveravnt 2012-04-03 15:08:59 (50 views) yes, but you want the barrier on the other side, that's where the water is coming in, - doug 2012-04-03 18:15:04 (45 views) there are water based coating one can apply to the inside faces of concrete... - HR-ALL 2012-04-03 22:07:47 (61 views) Yes, I think muriatic acid is what's usually done. I'm not sure on the barrier. - Pablo 2012-04-03 15:42:28 (45 views) eat it - S4 USMC - Civilianized 2012-04-03 14:59:55 (76 views)
All your Plate Joiners are belong to us - gription 2012-04-03 13:44:56 (77 views) mmm.... Festool - BoneStockS4 2012-04-04 13:17:28 (32 views) I looks up the price - silveravnt 2012-04-03 15:22:06 (59 views) Yeah, there's that... - gription 2012-04-03 15:23:20 (40 views)
Fireplace remodel pics - Cobra Commander 2012-04-03 13:25:21 (243 views) how will the heat effect the TV? - allroadCole 2012-04-10 15:42:09 (26 views) Progress picture (yes 1) - Cobra Commander 2012-04-04 09:38:21 (113 views) What kind of look are you envisioning for your mantle? Gloss? Matte? This will dictate what you - Grapeking 2012-04-03 21:28:49 (52 views) I decided to go with a matte black finish on the mantle - Cobra Commander 2012-04-04 09:25:09 (46 views) Rubber baby bumpers? - silveravnt 2012-04-03 15:19:35 (73 views) I'm more reserved in my older age, and yes as I prepare - Cobra Commander 2012-04-03 16:36:27 (66 views) Having two boys, i have a theory that we are all born einsteins and end up as products OF multiple - silveravnt 2012-04-03 16:57:54 (69 views) Agreed...and I have two boys as well...don't forget the occasional high from spray painting - Cobra Commander 2012-04-04 09:24:17 (48 views) I actually do blame my irresponsible use of testors products for my size and intelect. - silveravnt 2012-04-04 12:53:30 (49 views) LOL, I'm 6'5"...so my size wasn't affected...however my brain cells... - Cobra Commander 2012-04-04 14:27:45 (44 views)
Painters- how do you strip shingles for painting - Rick601 2012-04-03 11:12:47 (78 views) I had good results using a Wagner PaintEater on my garage. - kwrkfd 2012-04-03 18:25:42 (45 views) Nice thought but if you are painting, eg solid color, why the need to get to bare wood? - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-03 14:40:29 (46 views) There are a number of rough, thick unadhered paint areas, There are a number - Rick601 2012-04-03 15:13:14 (47 views) The pro I know that works on log cabins uses a hot water pressure washer. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-03 15:46:27 (51 views) probably a powerwash to remove any loose debris. Then scraper on lifted areas. - eurotuned85 2012-04-03 15:39:31 (49 views) would burning (the paint off) work on the really bad areas? - Rick601 2012-04-03 16:06:38 (45 views) not sure, never went that route. Most of what I do this type of work on is early style housing - eurotuned85 2012-04-03 19:21:20 (51 views) house is 1933-lead for sure..have you used that Sherwin Williams that is guaranteed for 20? yrs? - Rick601 2012-04-04 09:06:20 (38 views) I have used Duration. Not all that impressed. Couple of painters I talked with said - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-04 17:58:16 (39 views) thx - Rick601 2012-04-04 21:22:27 (34 views) Easy - TristanP 2012-04-03 12:38:23 (68 views) don't tempt me! - Rick601 2012-04-03 15:13:49 (39 views) huh? - HR-ALL 2012-04-03 13:31:03 (39 views) paintshaver? material blasting? - ModifiedA4 2012-04-03 11:44:06 (43 views)
Has anyone done or priced out attic insulation retrofit from blown-in -> spray foam? - HDClown 2012-04-02 20:24:52 (113 views) About $1200 to get blown-in added to existing fiberglass and vent "blocks" about 850 sq ft. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-03 01:02:05 (118 views) I had extra blown-in put it maybe 5 years ago, it's already settled tremendously - HDClown 2012-04-03 07:34:29 (78 views) don't forget the weight issues when adding more - RKA 2012-04-03 07:52:11 (39 views) I have wondered if the ceiling will start "pillowing"...oh well. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-03 14:39:25 (34 views) I think the concern is when adding more and more blown insulation. - RKA 2012-04-03 15:54:23 (46 views) Hopefully when it gets to the third time I will have moved out in a body bag...lol - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-04-03 17:28:48 (36 views) I've had several estimates and that is exactly what I was quoted from most. - Imola Ghost 2012-04-02 21:24:10 (78 views) sounds about right - Pelican Pete 2012-04-02 20:45:50 (69 views) Did they give you any expected savings on foam vs. other? - HDClown 2012-04-02 21:10:56 (42 views)
Long term maintenance - House painting and staining. Starting with natural cedar shingles. - JeepRage 2.0 2012-04-02 13:04:45 (68 views) wash the shingles first, apply stain after it's dried. I used a pressure washer with a soap - Trashman 2012-04-02 23:00:52 (47 views) according to cedar association, pressure washing should NEVER be done, because... - HR-ALL 2012-04-03 13:34:02 (50 views) yeah, I didn't get up too close to it. House turned out great, but as many good things, - Trashman 2012-04-04 20:29:44 (33 views) Low pressure with a cleaner (garden hose pressure or less) seems to be typical. - JeepRage 2.0 2012-04-03 14:50:56 (36 views) all to do with cedar finishing... - HR-ALL 2012-04-02 14:04:28 (51 views) I didn't really see answers there. I had been to the site before, but doesn't talk about what - JeepRage 2.0 2012-04-02 14:36:46 (57 views) Dig a little deeper on that site - gription 2012-04-03 09:21:02 (40 views) Great find; I hadn't found it yet. I'm leaning towards painting the house now... longer life span - JeepRage 2.0 2012-04-03 10:15:22 (42 views) When I installed Cedar Siding 25 years ago, sadly I went with a semi-transparent product - gription 2012-04-03 12:09:46 (47 views) Thank you for the feedback. Unfortunately, siding is already installed and I will not be able - JeepRage 2.0 2012-04-03 13:16:13 (37 views) I got a gal of Latex "Cedar Stain", sort of butterscotchy. It works great, very easy and friendly. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-02 14:01:00 (38 views)
3 weekend project completed. including the grossest experience ever. - ModifiedA4 2012-04-02 09:55:20 (174 views) Eww. Doesn't beat my frend's story, when he removed the cleanout cap from a 3-floor soil stack... - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-02 12:08:17 (119 views) I've heard from people in the business food waste is worse than human waste. - rattyfox 2012-04-02 19:13:23 (46 views) i can believe that. - ModifiedA4 2012-04-03 11:09:31 (39 views) isn't that essentially what human waste is? - Brdman* 2012-04-02 19:49:32 (45 views) Prior to, um, "processing". - gription 2012-04-03 15:24:30 (37 views)
Weekend project: Vertical flower garden. - diehlryan 2012-04-02 09:23:44 (228 views) sort of cool. nice workmanship. - ModifiedA4 2012-04-03 11:50:57 (35 views) looks good but watch out for staining on your exterior wall...also, what'd you use for wood? - stickyS4 2012-04-02 16:54:15 (55 views) Sits off the wall a couple inches. Used pine and 3 coats exterior paint. Do not expect it to last - diehlryan 2012-04-02 18:31:57 (61 views) deck needz moar trex - S4 USMC - Civilianized 2012-04-02 16:30:56 (53 views) It's on the todo list for this spring. The bones of the deck are good but the decking needs - diehlryan 2012-04-02 16:50:34 (60 views) very cute and pleasant looking. - Rakete 2012-04-02 10:54:59 (43 views) Nice work. My wife is obsessed with old pallets due to pinterest as well. - DAP 2012-04-02 09:48:36 (47 views)
I think I'm almost ready to insulate! - BoneStockS4 2012-04-01 00:43:41 (280 views) Why no conduit or raceways for the A/V and network cables? - thinset 2012-04-02 15:12:15 (81 views) Good point - BoneStockS4 2012-04-02 22:30:45 (65 views) you definitely need a much larger chase than you think...pulling wire is a PITA. - thinset 2012-04-03 10:04:57 (54 views) i did a small section of smurf tube and use fish tape was fine for pulling cat cable. - ModifiedA4 2012-04-02 23:10:07 (40 views) caulk vs foam - Pelican Pete 2012-04-02 07:44:44 (112 views) Cool, thanks Pete - BoneStockS4 2012-04-02 10:30:22 (55 views) oops. good to know. now what to do with the foam i got in the basement? - ModifiedA4 2012-04-02 09:49:38 (46 views) I'm wondering the same thing now, haha! - BoneStockS4 2012-04-02 10:31:20 (41 views) the great stuff is not fire proof, fyi. it just seals the gaps as required by code and is colored - ModifiedA4 2012-04-01 12:03:29 (107 views) That was pretty much my take on the fireblock foam as well - BoneStockS4 2012-04-01 20:40:19 (67 views) Just be careful not to cut or nick any of those wires during drywall installation! - PaulW 2012-04-01 08:09:28 (92 views) Thanks... Yeah, thinking up ways to armor that stuff a little better - BoneStockS4 2012-04-01 20:35:36 (66 views)
Next projekt. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-03-30 21:40:55 (388 views) buy, rezone and build a high rise condo. - HR-ALL 2012-03-31 19:00:41 (109 views) there's good wood in those porch rafters! - ModifiedA4 2012-03-31 16:13:58 (76 views) I should try to rehab it. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-01 12:49:40 (67 views) It's an improvement. - Bob58 2012-03-31 15:53:36 (104 views) i think this would make a great addition... - markitzero 2012-03-31 15:49:09 (185 views) It's been on fire once... might be time to light it up again. - ragdoll 2012-03-31 15:46:26 (75 views) No "before" shots...? - ICONCLS 2012-03-31 12:57:42 (78 views) Call me after you own a few of your own places outright. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-03-31 15:44:36 (83 views) ^clueless^ - gription 2012-04-01 20:33:49 (64 views) Talk is cheap. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-01 22:28:31 (64 views) If you only knew. - ICONCLS 2012-03-31 16:36:16 (75 views) I don't see any pics. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-01 12:46:04 (69 views) I think he left his camera in his wife's Datsun - MARK(nmtt)S5 2012-04-04 01:58:42 (74 views) I'm sure it's all paid for, title in-hand. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-04 11:37:28 (92 views) You really are an idiot. I'm sorry, but I had to say it. Sure it states the obvious, but considering - gription 2012-04-04 12:30:40 (77 views) Still not seeing any pics. Touched a nerve, I suspect. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-04 13:53:15 (64 views) You have no idea who you are even corresponding with. And you Sir should be the one to - gription 2012-04-04 14:42:01 (66 views) Yes I do, http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sycophant - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-04 14:53:50 (47 views) 1. I have posted pics of my most recent acquisition/project, search, dumbass. 2. If I respond... - ICONCLS 2012-04-04 14:19:26 (80 views) DANCE OFF!! - JeepRage 2.0 2012-04-04 14:49:36 (59 views) It's less about the actual projekts than the blatantly ignorant comments. Let's talk about that. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-04 21:29:54 (46 views) Agreed, it's the execution; your projects, but mostly your work, are the (bad) jokes of this board. - ICONCLS 2012-04-05 07:56:11 (43 views) Oh, so this forum is just for your own entertainment? Too bad you can't buy some class. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-06 19:14:15 (36 views) Ok, so you don't own your own place. You should've just said so. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-04 14:37:49 (44 views) LOl3r @ the edit, http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schizophrenia - ICONCLS 2012-04-05 07:49:16 (57 views) lol. - MARK(nmtt)S5 2012-04-01 10:56:20 (67 views) Hah. Burn... - JeepRage 2.0 2012-03-31 15:34:10 (73 views) ilolled. srsly. - saucy 2012-04-01 23:52:29 (60 views) Quite a contrast between the roof and the rest of the property - TristanP 2012-03-30 23:53:25 (86 views) The dormers & roof are recent. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-03-31 00:03:59 (77 views) Lol..a sister of mine and her husband are renting in the highrise in the background - Donuts 2012-03-30 22:00:17 (153 views) Is she hot? - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-03-31 00:00:36 (139 views) Thanks..they've been looking in Plymouth, Bluebell and surrounding. Sis travels Intl extensively so - Donuts 2012-03-31 06:10:07 (119 views)
Anyone have any tips on how to replace a hard wood floor board in the middle of the room?? - Birdman86 2012-03-30 12:05:46 (54 views) Zip-Saw (high speed rotary tool) w/a guide board taped down. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-03-31 01:11:50 (42 views) Not a tough process but you'll need appropriate tools.. - Donuts 2012-03-30 12:53:42 (105 views) if you don't want to face nail you can glue it. - Pelican Pete 2012-03-31 08:33:48 (48 views) That is essentially what I thought. Thanks for the confirmation! - Birdman86 2012-03-30 14:14:15 (45 views) I usually rip the bottom of the groove of the back and one end - diehlryan 2012-03-30 14:09:42 (75 views) My bad...yep that is a better approach. - Donuts 2012-03-30 14:24:25 (44 views) this is one application where a multitool is nice. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-30 12:56:39 (47 views)
HVAC Decisions (Especially read if you are in NJ) - birdsong 2012-03-30 01:25:48 (130 views) Have you considere geothermal? - coasTTal 2012-03-30 19:31:14 (49 views) Sorry, but LOL. - Pablo 2012-03-30 19:55:32 (78 views) bulk of the cost is the drilling... - markitzero 2012-03-31 23:47:59 (44 views) Sure, but it's still a cost. - Pablo 2012-04-01 07:59:47 (54 views) i don't think it pays off anywhere - markitzero 2012-04-01 10:21:59 (56 views) My neighbor up in Boston last year ear quoted me the numbers, figured 15 YEARS payback. He aagreed - Grapeking 2012-04-01 14:35:17 (57 views) Yea, you need either dig down or dig wide. Either way, it is not even remotely economical. - birdsong 2012-03-30 23:32:49 (40 views) 2 dudes by me doing same thing/same program - THE DON 2012-03-30 12:52:19 (69 views) Water heater? Wall insulation (if you don't have it)? More efficient condenser/coil combination? - birdsong 2012-03-30 14:23:43 (45 views) My company said my bill would go from $4000 for heating to $300 for heating and cooling. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-30 11:18:27 (80 views) Wow, $4k savings per year? - TristanP 2012-03-30 10:19:32 (65 views)
Thusly... - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-03-29 12:58:17 (180 views)
Possible to straighten a young tree? - hackths 2012-03-28 21:13:17 (301 views) Take him to a titty bar. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-04-01 22:29:38 (37 views) Yup. Although it took about three years for the Maple I did this on. - gription 2012-03-29 12:32:39 (55 views) I've straighened redwoods in a nearly identical way. - ryoung 2012-03-29 00:42:14 (125 views) How long did you keep the stakes up for straightening? - hackths 2012-03-29 09:58:24 (66 views) One year. - ryoung 2012-03-29 11:38:47 (94 views) Perfect, good call on the velcro idea- will do that tonight! - hackths 2012-03-29 11:50:57 (50 views) Is it trying to grow towards the sun? - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-28 23:30:05 (59 views) It does lean towards the sun, but it is in my front yard that always has sun. - hackths 2012-03-29 09:59:41 (67 views) Never done it myself but I've seen it done. - Pelican Pete 2012-03-28 21:55:37 (113 views) That's usually a means of supporting a tree that would blow over otherwise. - Pablo 2012-03-29 09:51:16 (53 views) ^^^second - MARK(nmtt)S5 2012-03-28 23:44:44 (55 views)
Any recommendations on a gas FHA furnace? - Pablo 2012-03-28 20:55:22 (88 views) Ok, let me ask the question a somewhat different way. I'm building a new house... - Pablo 2012-03-30 15:01:38 (49 views) Hate on the zoning - Mad39er 2012-04-01 13:00:16 (44 views) So what's the alternative? Two furnaces and two air handlers? - Pablo 2012-04-01 14:23:55 (40 views) I just hate zoning, too many instances of it done wrong - Mad39er 2012-04-01 16:34:28 (43 views) The small furnace is good idea. - Pablo 2012-04-01 17:38:35 (42 views) I don't understand your not wanting to go radiant. - Reggie 2012-04-01 14:52:04 (40 views) The expense is a big part as is the chance of failure. - Pablo 2012-04-01 15:07:54 (48 views) All mechanical systems can fail. But there is no denying that Radiant - done correctly - is $ - gription 2012-04-03 15:32:00 (41 views) You would if you lived where I do. It's very arid here - Reggie 2012-04-01 20:05:55 (42 views) personally i would look into a hot water boiler with a coil to a forced air system. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-30 15:21:24 (43 views) That's hydro air. It'd cost me about another $5000. - Pablo 2012-03-30 15:40:32 (43 views) well you are getting rid of one appliance. did you subtract the HWH from the 5k?. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-30 16:00:26 (42 views) It's not exactly getting rid of one appliance. I'd still need a tank. - Pablo 2012-03-30 16:19:20 (44 views) Luxaire - Modulating > staged fans/flames - YS4 2012-03-30 11:59:10 (41 views) Trane and Goodman aren't even in the same league. - Mad39er 2012-03-29 21:12:11 (66 views) well, i will say i have an aprilaire 700a humidifier, no probs hooking into the xc95m and 900 t-stat - silber 2012-03-30 08:52:45 (51 views) same here. DIY aprilaire 600a with custom automatic damper. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-30 10:03:43 (55 views) Goodman was what one of the HVAC guys was spec'ing and I have Trane now. - Pablo 2012-03-30 08:08:53 (52 views) i cross shopped carrier, lennox, and trane when i bought mine. installer is most important imo. - silber 2012-03-30 08:57:25 (52 views) Carrier t-stats still suck and Lennox is French Canadian. - Mad39er 2012-03-30 12:18:56 (51 views) just had a trane xc95m and xl20i heat pump 5 ton units installed on monday. so far so good. - silber 2012-03-29 21:03:41 (49 views) so far the trane is working well. 2nd winter on it. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-29 17:21:08 (42 views) lennox - HR-ALL 2012-03-29 08:50:15 (49 views) Not - Reggie 2012-03-29 15:29:23 (55 views) really? mine has been as steady as a rock...knock-on-wood! Rheem HWT, otoh... - HR-ALL 2012-03-31 19:03:04 (40 views) No issues with our Trane - TristanP 2012-03-28 23:00:35 (64 views) That is what I am leaning toward when it is time to get rid of our Lennox - Reggie 2012-03-29 17:02:52 (52 views)
What do I need to know about working with thinset? - Pelican Pete 2012-03-28 16:44:04 (120 views) he's an asshole. - thinset 2012-03-29 11:48:22 (95 views) Perhaps he would be better received if he would have picked-up the bar tab last month... - gription 2012-03-29 12:31:23 (45 views) doesn't have DK pockets -----> - thinset 2012-03-29 14:58:27 (46 views) Not many do... - gription 2012-03-29 15:00:34 (45 views) I wouldn't use thinset to level...that's what floor leveling products are for. - Rick601 2012-03-29 08:48:19 (63 views) Easy to use, just trowel it some and since you're leveling you want to spread it over a - Grapeking 2012-03-28 21:45:58 (67 views) I dunno, but he seems like a nice enough guy :-P - BoneStockS4 2012-03-28 20:32:21 (49 views) lol...he really is...great friend of mine. - MARK(nmtt)S5 2012-03-28 23:46:13 (47 views) If you have a pic that might help but my thought... - eurotuned85 2012-03-28 17:25:14 (62 views) Clarification: I am putting down a vinyl floor in the basement, not tile - Pelican Pete 2012-03-28 18:13:18 (64 views) ah sorry, just assumed with the "roc" name and mention of thinset. - eurotuned85 2012-03-28 21:27:25 (61 views)
Last Garage Update - monkeyboy 2012-03-28 08:51:13 (369 views) Nicely prepared nursery for the new baby. - smEllie-fLight-in-czar 2012-03-29 14:43:26 (52 views) It is the spawn of satan - monkeyboy 2012-03-29 15:51:37 (74 views) Fantastic job - THE DON 2012-03-29 07:41:30 (50 views) looks great...was worried early on with the cabinets pre-paint and the wainscot in the - MARK(nmtt)S5 2012-03-28 23:48:50 (70 views) dick. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-28 22:47:13 (86 views) lol! - RKA 2012-03-29 09:37:18 (64 views) wow,not sure how you could make that garage any better! - eurotuned85 2012-03-28 16:03:29 (76 views) HIGH FIVE - saucy 2012-03-28 14:13:37 (52 views) Very nice but the garage is so nice the leaves really bug me. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-28 12:35:23 (59 views) asymmetrical cabinets get me every time. - diehlryan 2012-03-28 13:18:17 (62 views) Nice! - Pablo 2012-03-28 12:33:38 (75 views) Very nice!! Congrats and GL with it! - RKA 2012-03-28 11:52:44 (67 views) Nice. It's a good thing that you blocked your license plate... - ragdoll 2012-03-28 11:48:05 (141 views) I see.... - monkeyboy 2012-03-28 11:59:41 (190 views) hah - ragdoll 2012-03-28 18:37:17 (55 views) Oh the leaves! lol - D3AeighT 2012-03-28 10:16:49 (54 views) I'll have the pool boy take care of that - monkeyboy 2012-03-28 10:54:56 (55 views) Why don't you install a constant air flow along the back wall floor to blow leaves..... - D3AeighT 2012-03-28 12:36:14 (76 views) I'm thinking that some variation of this would be bettAr - gription 2012-03-28 13:58:39 (155 views) Nice.... shovel - BoneStockS4 2012-03-28 20:33:44 (50 views) Now you're just showing off... - TristanP 2012-03-28 09:59:07 (56 views) Sorry - monkeyboy 2012-03-28 10:58:27 (98 views) Oh, I definitely appreciate the car - TristanP 2012-03-28 16:13:41 (78 views) I was impressed - thanks for sharing - Reggie 2012-03-28 11:42:41 (52 views) A fitting addition. :) - DAP 2012-03-28 09:04:07 (59 views)
You build decks like an a$$hole ... - THE DON 2012-03-27 22:28:19 (413 views) I think it can be repaired fairly easily. (edited) - Pelican Pete 2012-03-28 15:45:14 (144 views) Awesome information, thanks for doing the writeup. - THE DON 2012-03-28 22:35:27 (74 views) Where are you located? - Pelican Pete 2012-03-29 01:16:51 (69 views) I'm in NJ ... - THE DON 2012-03-30 15:35:00 (60 views) Good thoughts - but don't forget to check for flashing at the ledger boards. Given the - Grapeking 2012-03-28 21:48:56 (67 views) I'll take a closer look for flashing, there is something there. - THE DON 2012-03-28 22:38:18 (67 views) the guy that did that should be deported or shot and pissed on. - HR-ALL 2012-03-28 15:30:18 (58 views) Many years ago I went to a party in Hillsdale or Oradell and the deck collapsed with kids on it. - Raistlin 2012-03-28 12:13:57 (122 views) I was living in the Bay Area when some people died from that in SF - Reggie 2012-03-28 12:34:48 (59 views) I was at a party like that in college. - JimR 2012-03-28 12:29:49 (98 views) yeah, same thing happened to a friend at a shore house - THE DON 2012-03-28 12:28:05 (89 views) Damn - would not have taken any more money or labor to have built that right - Reggie 2012-03-28 11:44:27 (62 views) yeah, I don't understand this dude's mindset at all - THE DON 2012-03-28 12:30:49 (77 views) :P - Grouse 2012-03-28 08:05:33 (97 views) Mr. DIY owned the house 2 owners ago - THE DON 2012-03-28 08:50:12 (107 views) you need proper footings - Mr. Mom 2012-03-28 07:40:09 (93 views) What a mess....you're right to pull it down. I would not want a dozen friends standing - Grapeking 2012-03-28 05:40:47 (103 views) I'm not the type to sue anyone, but strongly considering suing the home inspector - THE DON 2012-03-28 07:34:47 (125 views) Almost always a skip - ct_esq 2012-03-28 09:16:18 (125 views) Really? I'm in CT and I got back $$ from my home inspector, in excess of what I paid him. - Pelican Pete 2012-03-28 15:20:12 (82 views) Interesting - ct_esq 2012-03-29 08:21:30 (66 views) thanks, I'll review his contract. I believe he breached it - THE DON 2012-03-28 09:23:36 (67 views) Never hurts to call an atty in your state - ct_esq 2012-03-28 09:41:31 (80 views) already done -- father in law is an attorney - THE DON 2012-03-28 09:52:09 (95 views) At minimum he should cough up his fee. - JimR 2012-03-28 08:05:31 (58 views) Sign me up for demo duty. - Sind0e 2012-03-27 23:47:02 (64 views) I already told T, if you see me walking to the backyard with a sledgehammer.... - THE DON 2012-03-28 07:36:53 (90 views) * Paging AudiJunkie 2.0 * - freakness 2012-03-27 22:59:10 (74 views) There's a lot of half-a*ery there for sure. - JimR 2012-03-27 22:33:19* (116 views)
I have (16) 2'x3' flagstones to use for a patio...what patterns are possible? - S4 USMC - Civilianized 2012-03-27 16:20:43 (37 views) Start with the patio dimensions and then scale it on draft paper.. - Donuts 2012-03-27 16:33:59 (48 views) here's what I had in Visio - S4 USMC - Civilianized 2012-03-27 16:59:14 (78 views) Not bad. If you're willing to cut some of those you'll have more good options. - Grapeking 2012-03-27 21:30:41 (33 views)
PSA for all you architecture fans - check out Google's homepage today. - Grapeking 2012-03-27 11:34:50 (49 views) Very cool... - pdxa4 2012-03-27 19:25:32 (37 views) Yup. Cool. There is a Lego Farnsworth, I believe. I'll ask my son, I'm sure he knows. - Bronze 2012-03-27 12:40:35 (44 views)
Mini duct or ductless heat pumps systems, lg, mitsubishi, fujitsu etc. Any experience? - a4000 2012-03-27 11:19:13 (72 views) Mini Splits would be excellent for that application - PaulW 2012-03-28 09:49:58 (89 views) wow...you sqeeeeeezed that unit in just above the door! Nice job! - RKA 2012-03-28 11:50:06 (41 views) excellent thanks. - a4000 2012-03-28 10:25:06 (46 views) PaulW has put a bunch of them in, I think with generic cheapies from eBay. - JimR 2012-03-27 22:29:37 (39 views) I'm only on month 5 with my Fujitsu... - RKA 2012-03-27 17:48:05 (67 views) great info, thanks for taking the time to write all of that. - a4000 2012-03-28 08:49:38 (37 views) 2 tons of AC? How did you come up with that number? Seems like a lot. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-27 12:37:47 (46 views) was just an example. - a4000 2012-03-27 13:23:34 (55 views) An aside - how is the insulation? Do you have an attic fan? - TristanP 2012-03-27 11:34:12 (42 views) No attic fan. Been thinking of one. - a4000 2012-03-27 12:01:01 (78 views) Good question - TristanP 2012-03-27 12:19:09 (67 views) like this... - a4000 2012-03-27 13:31:33 (91 views)
Anybody retrofit slow close cabinet hinges before? - traffic626 2012-03-27 10:50:07 (98 views) If they work as well as the Blumotion slides- I'd say they're good...but installation will have - Rick601 2012-03-27 19:03:12 (64 views) Yep, very simple install - lost in beer country 2012-03-27 17:26:49 (71 views) I thought the blumotion drawer slides were a pain to install but work like a charm- well made too. - Rick601 2012-04-03 11:09:11 (36 views) The Ikea ones are pretty awesome, on the drawer slides. - JimR 2012-03-27 22:28:16 (44 views) I want a slow AUTO close hinge for my cabinets. Does it exist? - silveravnt 2012-03-27 16:52:10 (59 views) yep. they work great. - Pelican Pete 2012-03-27 13:32:28 (71 views) no - but I saw a house with something like that installed - monkeyboy 2012-03-27 10:57:11 (70 views)
Regarding exterior CFL lighting timers - ttempted 2012-03-26 21:39:56 (194 views) This is the exact product I was looking for at Home Depot the other day but they were out. - Imola Ghost 2012-03-30 19:14:45 (44 views) Mine's flush with the wall plate and the programming is incredibly easy. - ttempted 2012-03-31 15:29:16 (39 views) That's about half the price I paid for the Leviton. - ryoung 2012-03-27 09:10:06 (104 views) The price was part of the draw. - ttempted 2012-03-28 20:59:29 (41 views) A switch to led's would get rid of most pesky insects that are attracted to cfl's. - SteveH 2012-03-27 17:45:16 (43 views) I read up on that cause I get a ton of bugs around the lights (and spiders to catch them)... - DAP 2012-03-28 09:03:16 (51 views) I did switch and it did make a difference. I get no moths or spiders. I get some tiny flying beetles - SteveH 2012-03-28 17:18:35 (46 views) Good to know. I hate having to clean up the spider webs full of dead bugs every few months. - DAP 2012-03-29 08:58:11 (38 views) I'll probably switch to LED's when the CFL's die, but ... - ryoung 2012-03-28 10:10:10 (55 views) I used these for my motion sensor lights and they work awesome.They are about 15 feet off the ground - SteveH 2012-03-28 17:21:02 (44 views) cool find. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-26 23:10:03 (41 views) Personally like the Honeywell - formerly Aube - units. I have 2 units, both w/ twin CFLs on them - Donuts 2012-03-26 21:59:51 (105 views) I have the same setup for my front door and exterior garage lights. Very happy with them. - DAP 2012-03-27 11:02:19 (40 views)
Thanks to you folks I have lights! - BoneStockS4 2012-03-26 01:09:24 (267 views) Why not setup a ductless A/C unit? My father installed two Mr. Slims in his house and they - Raistlin 2012-03-27 10:10:48 (62 views) Thanks for the suggestion... It's still not ruled out, but I'm worried about a few things - BoneStockS4 2012-03-27 21:20:13 (52 views) Looks good, the noise is puzzling - TristanP 2012-03-26 09:58:19 (72 views) It's probably not a big deal, and I expect it will be muffled when the sheetrock goes up - BoneStockS4 2012-03-26 10:58:17 (55 views) Looking good! - PaulW 2012-03-26 09:24:19 (71 views) Thanks... yeah, A/C planning is still my number one roadblock at the moment - BoneStockS4 2012-03-26 11:07:52 (53 views) Nice and bright! Project is coming along nicely. - Grapeking 2012-03-26 07:40:20 (44 views)
There are some pretty homes in Minneapolis. - rattyfox 2012-03-24 23:47:49 (180 views) Beautiful house. St. Paul has some amazing old homes. - spearson 2012-03-26 12:21:49 (59 views) Ya, the wife and I do that each summer and winter. - jddealer 2012-03-26 23:45:04 (41 views) I was there a month ago for the first time, you are right, beautiful. - rattyfox 2012-03-26 20:30:49 (39 views) i like parts of it. other parts scream 90 year old. - silber 2012-03-26 11:09:25 (39 views) Love the exterior - PaulW 2012-03-26 09:25:42 (60 views) Funny. There's an article in my paper today about using old style for new homes - BadDoctorFrost 2012-03-25 15:28:51 (76 views) The new kitchen looks so meh compared to the rest of the house. - freakness 2012-03-25 13:24:11 (68 views)
Successfully used a Bic razor to strip a hot electrical wire. +1 Darwin Points - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-03-24 22:05:19 (76 views) Waits for the 3.50 version -----------------------------------------------------> - freakness 2012-03-27 18:52:06 (41 views) Try, try again. - Bob58 2012-03-25 12:18:28 (99 views) facepalm - TristanP 2012-03-25 10:26:17 (46 views) Usually, I just use my teeth, so whatever.... - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-03-25 13:25:49 (41 views) Do it in a tub of hot water and we will be impressed - Reggie 2012-03-24 23:54:16 (49 views) lives his life a quarter mile at a time ^^ - markitzero 2012-03-24 22:38:21 (49 views)
Anybody have a NG fueled outdoor fire pit? Looking to include one in our backyard but have ?'s - stickyS4 2012-03-23 17:54:53 (68 views) I don't, but I've often thought that if I ever put in a NG line to a gas grille or - JimR 2012-03-25 21:51:47 (60 views)
POLL: What brand of "composite" wood decking and railing material should I use? - CTA4AVANT 2012-03-23 13:42:49 (71 views) I am happy with my AZEK deck. I went with a pressure treated wood rail "encased" with AZEK and - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-23 14:09:04 (75 views) The composite decking is so heavy the joist spacing - Grapeking 2012-03-23 14:28:05 (102 views) Yes, definitely look closely at the technical data sheet for any of the composite products - JimR 2012-03-25 22:04:27 (45 views) Huh...I don't remember this but things change all the time. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-23 17:27:53 (65 views) Scott - see my note above, looks like you and I both have 14". - Grapeking 2012-03-23 20:01:55 (44 views) I sure don't remember 16" inches being OK when my deck was built...but AZEK has come a long way - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-23 22:37:52 (53 views) My carpenter does 12"...not so much the weight but the lack of longitudinal - Donuts 2012-03-23 20:27:44 (65 views) If working with an existing structure, would you just add a joist between each existing one? - DAP 2012-03-23 15:57:07 (46 views) So long as the spacing is no more than 12" you'll be fine. Some use 16" but then - Grapeking 2012-03-23 16:43:19 (67 views) Update - just got home and measured...14" OC is what we have and is perfectly fine. Sorry for the - Grapeking 2012-03-23 20:00:46 (62 views) Do you have Trex or ? I remember Trex being able to have a wider span when my deck was built. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-23 22:49:33 (43 views) Trex. With 14" OC it is very solid...I sure wouldn't go with more than 16". I checked - Grapeking 2012-03-25 18:26:36 (42 views)
Anybody have an online source for garage doors? - traffic626 2012-03-23 10:04:14 (67 views) 7.5' tall? - JeepRage 2.0 2012-03-23 10:58:27 (69 views) And the point of my story was 1 of my door opening heights was 7.5' tall that prior owner used - JeepRage 2.0 2012-03-23 11:02:08 (67 views) Yeah, the actual opening is like 7' 5" - traffic626 2012-03-23 11:13:24 (64 views) Luckily when the garage was re-sided a long time ago, they built down a "dummy" - JeepRage 2.0 2012-03-23 11:41:12 (54 views)
thinking about resurfacing my deck, DIY style... - THE DON 2012-03-23 08:16:36 (137 views) Update: I condemned it, no clue why I thought there would be footings. - THE DON 2012-03-26 08:00:58 (78 views) Nice! - Pelican Pete 2012-03-26 10:07:16 (57 views) It's about 9 feet high, I'll post pics, it's a f--cking trainwreck - THE DON 2012-03-27 14:31:50 (45 views) KIWF - ct_esq 2012-03-27 23:03:03 (38 views) Pics? - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-03-24 22:08:11 (44 views) I always try to avoid inviting inspectors over for any reason. Nothing good comes from it. - s.carder 2012-03-23 16:08:40 (81 views) Basic Deck stuff here under the year 2006 - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-23 12:43:18 (81 views) great link, thanks - THE DON 2012-03-23 12:52:58 (55 views) Get a book about deck design & building. It will help you identify problems. - Pelican Pete 2012-03-23 11:51:50 (66 views) great advice and guidance, thanks - THE DON 2012-03-23 12:48:00 (59 views) Are the posts nailed to the decking, or to the joists? - Pelican Pete 2012-03-23 13:02:09 (67 views) Drench the tops of the joists and nailholes w/sealer. Really bad ones I cut down a bit. - Audi Junkie 2.0 2012-03-24 22:10:04 (43 views) nailed to joists - THE DON 2012-03-23 14:05:52 (67 views) GAWD....is the ledger nailed to the house too? - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-23 14:27:14 (51 views) LOL, no, it appears that was bolted on, but the flashing is behind it - THE DON 2012-03-23 15:38:16 (67 views) Even so, you should make sure it was bolted correctly - Pelican Pete 2012-03-24 09:43:51 (56 views) We can rebuld it, better than the original (kind of like - Grapeking 2012-03-23 15:52:17 (65 views) lol! I knew that was where this was going. - JimR 2012-03-25 21:55:42 (39 views) Depends on your municipality - and the inspector. - gription 2012-03-23 09:45:05 (86 views) Yes...I have towns all around me that allow pier blocks for low height...my town wants footings. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-23 14:29:09 (49 views) careful, normally i say it is better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for - ct_esq 2012-03-23 10:47:36 (65 views) thanks -- what I found out so far ... - THE DON 2012-03-23 11:10:34 (70 views) well that s@cks your town won't provide any input. - Donuts 2012-03-27 17:15:39 (41 views) You should be allowed to repair the railings... - gription 2012-03-23 14:51:23 (66 views) thanks, that is helpful - THE DON 2012-03-23 10:44:38 (53 views)
Ugh. My poor lawn. - ttempted 2012-03-21 19:02:36 (335 views) Soil sample taken. Junk raked. Findings reported: - ttempted 2012-03-26 21:47:46 (92 views) you should probably put down grub-ex in spring and fall each year from now on. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-26 23:08:05 (60 views) you need this ... - THE DON 2012-03-22 13:39:48 (224 views) looks like there is a lot of dying stuff on it. - allroadCole 2012-03-22 12:04:04 (113 views) Where does the nitrogen go? - ryoung 2012-03-23 02:04:12 (54 views) it will probably get returned to the lawn eventually. but IME twigs decomposing = dead lawn. - allroadCole 2012-03-23 13:27:48 (48 views) agree with the others... - RKA 2012-03-22 10:37:52 (102 views) Well, my local lawn place will analyze the ph on the spot, send out for further analysis - ttempted 2012-03-23 16:14:48 (59 views) got grubs? soil too acidic? - ModifiedA4 2012-03-22 09:18:37 (60 views) 2nd on the possibility of grubs - stickyS4 2012-03-22 14:12:53 (58 views) What is it? 1/4 cup vinegar + 3/4 cup water? Pour on ground, see what appears. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-22 14:17:09 (60 views) hmm never heard of that. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-22 16:51:17 (98 views) looks like you need to spray your yard for weeds...killing them completely...add some good - Rakete 2012-03-22 07:24:56 (103 views) Best thing for ants is bait. Lots of "quick kill" things piss them off and they just move. I've been - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-21 20:54:34 (175 views) Get a pro to figure out the root cause (no pun intended....). Soil analysis, etc. to determine - Grapeking 2012-03-21 19:57:52 (130 views) That water softener question never would have occured to me. Ouch. That could hurt. - Bob58 2012-03-21 21:23:35 (115 views) The oaks aren't your only issue but they do suck alot of water from well outside the foliage limit - Bob58 2012-03-21 19:46:46 (111 views)
Similar Q for the HVAC braintrust - general cost to replace a 1.5 ton heat pump setup? - kmhpaladin 2012-03-21 13:28:05 (86 views) alright, followup... company quoted her to replace only the condenser unit - kmhpaladin 2012-03-21 21:10:10 (82 views) Alright, I'll tackle this - Mad39er 2012-03-22 22:06:30 (54 views) thanks for your input... - kmhpaladin 2012-03-23 11:07:36 (38 views) r22 and r410a run at different pressures - RKA 2012-03-22 10:32:34 (45 views) I don't believe it's a new Puron condenser... - kmhpaladin 2012-03-22 12:56:30 (40 views) Okay, I misunderstood what you were doing... - RKA 2012-03-22 14:43:27 (45 views) yeah... - kmhpaladin 2012-03-23 11:13:53 (49 views) Tiny thing to point out - Mad39er 2012-03-24 00:01:47 (49 views) lol - kmhpaladin 2012-03-26 14:58:27 (41 views) If the heat pump fan outside was running, yes. - Mad39er 2012-03-29 20:36:45 (40 views) This goes well over my head, but will a winding to winding short cause the fuse/breaker to blow? - RKA 2012-03-24 10:08:59 (40 views) Not typical to trip a breaker. - Mad39er 2012-03-24 17:40:18 (40 views) too bad the contractor (or your GF) doesn't know someone in the complex who is upgrading - RKA 2012-03-23 13:39:23 (41 views) she's a little more risk averse - kmhpaladin 2012-03-23 14:47:16 (42 views) The cost to flush is minimal... - RKA 2012-03-21 14:20:12 (61 views) per Jim below it may not be a great idea to flush? - kmhpaladin 2012-03-21 14:25:29 (59 views) I thought you were talking about reusing the linesets... - RKA 2012-03-21 14:32:19 (55 views) ah gotcha - kmhpaladin 2012-03-21 14:34:12 (55 views) for the equipment pricing... - RKA 2012-03-21 14:51:41 (58 views) A few things go into it, and you need to review the specifications of what you're putting back. - edp 2012-03-21 14:11:02 (60 views) I paid $12,000 for a 3.5 ton setup, about 75 foot runs and was replacing an oil furnace. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-21 13:48:54 (66 views) You generally don't reuse a coil that has had Freon and related oils in it for use with a Puron - JimR 2012-03-21 14:10:07 (62 views) Ahhh..... - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-21 14:12:18 (46 views) not sure if the incremental cost of replacing the air handler is significant - kmhpaladin 2012-03-21 13:53:37 (65 views) The air handler is the heat, with a heat pump. - JimR 2012-03-21 14:08:47 (64 views) that's what I'm saying... - kmhpaladin 2012-03-21 14:23:39 (60 views)
Anyone have a rough $ guestimate to replace... - D3AeighT 2012-03-20 16:03:17 (192 views) OK, work getting done today... - D3AeighT 2012-03-28 10:21:33 (35 views) Furnaces and airhandlers are two different terms and equipment - Mad39er 2012-03-29 20:34:34 (31 views) I know the feeling -- I just committed to a new HVAC system today - silber 2012-03-23 15:44:19 (37 views) Probably get a better price to do both at the same time - Mad39er 2012-03-22 23:01:44 (39 views) $6k-8k - markitzero 2012-03-20 20:38:55 (43 views) Ouchie. Bad time of year to be wanting to do that! - JimR 2012-03-20 17:03:55 (52 views) Yep, been nursing freon re-fills for a couple years. System installed - D3AeighT 2012-03-20 17:24:05 (85 views) Oh, and - JimR 2012-03-20 20:02:18 (77 views) Maybe not a great estimate, but - monkeyboy 2012-03-20 16:17:07 (92 views)
Landscaping is $$$ - S4 USMC - Civilianized 2012-03-20 12:16:55 (180 views) You're in DC, right? I just got a ton of work done and can't recommend the company - Aggie 2012-03-21 08:18:42 (84 views) A little more... (OK, a lot more.) - Aggie 2012-03-21 08:35:39 (71 views) how was their pricing? - S4 USMC - Civilianized 2012-03-21 08:57:47 (43 views) I got a 400 sq ft patio, 32' X 3'6" walkway from the driveway to the patio in back, 15' X 3'6" walk - Aggie 2012-03-21 09:15:54 (92 views) holy shiet! that is CHEAP! I need to move my house to DC... - HR-ALL 2012-03-21 10:22:05 (58 views) Funny because back in Texas it would have been 3-4 times cheaper. You must be in CA. - Aggie 2012-03-21 10:32:25 (61 views) canada - HR-ALL 2012-03-21 11:58:39 (40 views) do you know what messicans are? - Dirty Sanchez 2012-03-20 20:56:26 (66 views) Go with SOD, it's worth the extra cost. - D3AeighT 2012-03-20 16:05:48 (41 views) Do it yourself, then you'll see why it costs so much - monkeyboy 2012-03-20 15:24:28 (73 views) yeah, a paver patio was over $5K, so I figured I'd just have them use the flagstone we already have. - S4 USMC - Civilianized 2012-03-20 16:14:59 (76 views) yup - monkeyboy 2012-03-20 16:40:30 (127 views) "This is pretty basic stuff..." - freakness 2012-03-20 14:53:10 (84 views) DIY some of it. - THE DON 2012-03-20 13:51:17 (72 views) No idea but sounds reasonable. Thought about pouring (concrete) those retaining walls? - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-20 13:03:42 (51 views) formwork costs a lot. plus, what about frost heave? - HR-ALL 2012-03-20 13:09:27 (49 views) He's rich. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-20 13:29:38 (50 views) yep, we thought about techo-bloc or EP Henry, but stone was $$$$$$$$ - S4 USMC - Civilianized 2012-03-20 13:21:15 (51 views) Sounds good to me. We're looking at 8k in regrading and seed alone. - JeepRage 2.0 2012-03-20 12:19:29 (48 views)
Floor joist reinforcement question... - DAP 2012-03-20 11:26:15 (132 views) Skip working from underneath. Rip out floor above and construct a thicker plywood subfloor. - freakness 2012-03-21 11:22:56 (61 views) The kitchen floor needs to match up with the hardwood on the rest of the first level so beefing - DAP 2012-03-21 12:32:34 (47 views) Shave off the extra 1/4-inch from the existing floor joists. It's a pain but still way better than - freakness 2012-03-21 13:19:59 (50 views) If the sill plate is flexing/bouncing under the load, I'm not sure how much benefit beefing up the - DAP 2012-03-21 13:40:14 (40 views) I'd add Simpson ties between the floor joists and the header. Also some strapping from the header - freakness 2012-03-21 14:44:03 (43 views) Make the floor thicker and uneven with the rest of the house? - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-21 11:42:06 (36 views) Im a gunna drawer a pitchur jus fer u. - freakness 2012-03-21 12:02:33 (61 views) No need..guy across the street that says I pay too much for tile work has all kinds of levels - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-21 15:58:31 (52 views) I wouldn't be shy about posting your pics on the John Bridge forum. Lots of tile guys there. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-21 03:53:45 (44 views) Not a bad idea, but it seems like more of a framing question than a tile question... - DAP 2012-03-21 09:06:47 (45 views) They're all about that over at JB forum, I used to live on that forum to learn this sort of stuff. - ragdoll 2012-03-21 22:26:11 (37 views) Ok, I'll sign up and post over there for some feedback. - DAP 2012-03-22 08:59:20 (37 views) I've read threads about weak floors over there. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-21 11:29:28 (39 views) Tear it out and replace w/concrete lentil. - Audi Junkie � 2012-03-20 19:46:42 (43 views) Lintel. - JimR 2012-03-20 20:10:57 (110 views) You don't do that on job sites, do you? - Audi Junkie � 2012-03-21 11:41:04 (37 views) Ok, here's what I've got... - DAP 2012-03-20 18:59:00 (152 views) Couple of vertical 44s and a 46 header (notched for water pipe) to ass clownish? - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-21 13:44:00 (47 views) My initial thought was to use the existing 2x4/2x6 framing around the door in that fashion. - DAP 2012-03-21 13:50:23 (40 views) I'd probably do one or the other..any idea what the current tile was laid on? Is there a door there? - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-21 14:41:23 (45 views) The current tile is laid on plywood, which I'm not going to do. - DAP 2012-03-21 15:09:44 (45 views) make sure you glue and screw the subfloor to the joists...and actually hit the joists. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-21 16:11:25 (41 views) Anytime I'm replacing floors, I go nuts with the screws. Hate the squeaky floors. - DAP 2012-03-21 16:16:55 (37 views) I suppose it could just have been poor tiling in that one spot but seems unlikely. - DAP 2012-03-21 15:12:41 (41 views) Hope so. Just overthinking/overplanning as usual. :) - DAP 2012-03-21 16:05:26 (36 views) Little bracing, good under-layment you will probably be fine. - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-21 15:55:56 (37 views) i dont see what the joists are resting on...is the sill plate behind those 2x4s? - ModifiedA4 2012-03-20 23:35:12 (38 views) I believe so - look in the first pic and notice the pressure treated 2x - that is the - Grapeking 2012-03-21 07:46:47 (47 views) That's correct. The 2x6 pressure treated sill plate is behind the 2x4 peices. - DAP 2012-03-21 08:53:38 (39 views) I would think that bolting through the sill plate and into the rim joist would stiffen - ModifiedA4 2012-03-21 11:25:12 (44 views) Would angle iron be sufficient? Wouldn't have much contact area with the joists. - DAP 2012-03-21 12:38:03 (38 views) the joists would just rest on the angle iron. im guessing since there is a 2x4 in there now. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-21 13:09:24 (43 views) Definitely could fit an an angle iron, and I could probably fit it in behind the existing plumbing - DAP 2012-03-21 13:44:25 (42 views) You know, following this logic, you could lag screw a beefy angle iron to the - Grapeking 2012-03-21 20:03:29 (42 views) That definitely would be easiest. Would it provide enough support if it wasn't actually resting on - DAP 2012-03-22 08:52:15 (37 views) Seems to me all you're seeking to do is eliminate the - Grapeking 2012-03-22 10:21:35 (37 views) I think I'm going to go with that in combination of some support from the 2x structure around - DAP 2012-03-22 13:34:58 (37 views) Good pics. Couple of thoughts: 1. Here's a perfect example of why it makes sense to - Grapeking 2012-03-20 21:18:39 (72 views) I didn't want to have to redo the plumbing, but I think that makes the most sense. Do you think... - DAP 2012-03-21 09:06:06 (52 views) See additonal thought posted below - easier, better solution (I think). - Grapeking 2012-03-21 20:04:38 (37 views) Ever look at the John Bridge Deflection Calculator? - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-20 11:37:34 (69 views) I have... thumbs up for ceramic tile. The problem is this one area where ... - DAP 2012-03-20 11:42:40 (67 views) Would be helpful to see a pic of the problem. But if the issue is the header above the - Grapeking 2012-03-20 12:16:08 (67 views) good points. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-20 13:01:25 (41 views) Thanks... I'll take some pics tonight. - DAP 2012-03-20 12:21:07 (45 views) you cant add to the header? i guess im having trouble picturing the arrangement. - ModifiedA4 2012-03-20 11:53:04 (54 views) I meant to take a picture last night but I didn't get a chance to. I'll do so tonight. - DAP 2012-03-20 12:10:11 (63 views)
A few lawn/landscape questions for you folks - Cobra Commander 2012-03-19 16:15:32 (156 views) Thanks for the insight folks! - Cobra Commander 2012-03-20 20:32:01 (37 views) DO NOT use Scotts! - Wascally Wabbit 2012-03-19 21:06:53 (135 views) So instead use? - TristanP 2012-03-19 23:07:48 (45 views) organic fertilizer - doug 2012-03-19 23:18:00 (42 views) sheep poop? - HR-ALL 2012-03-20 09:38:31 (41 views) Here ya go - Seattle_Scott_inside_a_Virtual_Machine 2012-03-20 12:54:02 (81 views) composted, sure - doug 2012-03-20 11:50:06 (36 views) Mulch - each spring we add a generous inch atop existing mulch. Keeps things - Grapeking 2012-03-19 19:54:46 (102 views) 1. Get your soil tested, then you'll know where you're starting. - doug 2012-03-19 17:26:13 (86 views) Go here - JimR 2012-03-19 16:47:31 (85 views)

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