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  1. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: Post Questions From Home Owners, Buyers or DIYers In This Section

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 01-03-2011 11:37 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 27,578
    Kristin Steed
    04-05-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  1. Help, please. My whole house is humming and I don't know what to do

    Started by Sophie Willis, 01-27-2012 12:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 122,212
    Kenny Jardin
    04-15-2019, 03:34 AM Go to last post

  2. Egress window in bedroom closet

    Started by Brian Orme, 12-11-2011 05:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 81,256
    Ryan Tamm
    01-09-2018, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  3. High Efficiency Furnace Combustion intake from inside or outside?

    Started by cts49641, 12-28-2009 09:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 62,779
    Darren Miller
    02-14-2011, 04:38 AM Go to last post

  4. Natural Gas Log Lighter - For lighting wood logs

    Started by Roger Mills, 06-14-2012 06:32 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 55,129
    Garry Sorrells
    06-22-2012, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  5. Hardiplank siding caulk failure at butt joints

    Started by Toby Lebron, 07-10-2012 09:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 53,715
    Roberta Swischuk
    02-18-2016, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  6. Replacement Shed, told to move it!?

    Started by Russ Thompson, 02-22-2011 08:24 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 53,077
    Garry Sorrells
    03-03-2011, 04:38 AM Go to last post

  7. Should I buy a house with horizontal crack in basement

    Started by Wenjuan Bi, 01-23-2013 07:38 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 52,271
    Bruce Ramsey
    08-21-2018, 11:40 AM Go to last post

  8. Foundation problems

    Started by Khanh Nguyen, 05-03-2019 08:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 51,353
    Don Horn
    05-08-2019, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  9. Grounding requirements for Mobile Home.

    Started by Donnie Pipes, 12-04-2011 05:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 50,473
    Roger Frazee
    01-03-2012, 12:33 AM Go to last post

  10. Unhappy Designing here. Code for Minimum Garage ceiling height?

    Started by Carolyn J Pearson, 02-11-2011 10:28 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 47,712
    Carolyn J Pearson
    02-12-2011, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  11. Baseboard Heater, Near Outlets

    Started by james constuion, 10-04-2011 10:27 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 41,014
    Jerry Peck
    01-26-2020, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  12. AC/Heat vent necessary in bathroom?

    Started by J Dougherty, 08-18-2011 06:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 40,009
    Bruce Ramsey
    08-23-2011, 06:27 AM Go to last post

  13. Height Difference from Exterior Threshold to Landing

    Started by Ali Techra, 10-27-2011 08:06 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 38,094
    Ali Techra
    10-27-2011, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  14. Post Minimum step down from threshold .. Exterior Egress

    Started by Vin Ross, 08-05-2012 09:06 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 38,082
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2012, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  15. How often should outlets be replaced?

    Started by rweaver, 07-29-2012 08:26 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 37,064
    Jerry Peck
    08-03-2012, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  16. Gap at bottom of new door

    Started by Bhava Dasa, 08-14-2012 08:23 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 36,669
    John Kogel
    08-15-2012, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  17. bees/wasps eating through ceiling

    Started by carl lukens, 08-26-2012 11:14 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 35,919
    John Kogel
    08-27-2012, 03:45 PM Go to last post

  18. High moisture content reading in concrete slab

    Started by Michael Wasson, 08-02-2012 07:19 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 33,088
    Mark Fisher
    08-03-2012, 09:18 AM Go to last post

  19. Sewer Smell From Sump Pit

    Started by Jesse Robinson, 09-23-2012 06:17 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 32,803
    Dan Hagman
    09-27-2012, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  20. Bollard Placement for Water Heater Protection

    Started by Gar Durant, 05-27-2011 05:12 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 32,757
    Gar Durant
    06-02-2011, 12:03 AM Go to last post

  21. Question city of Chicago - basement rental unit

    Started by C Dixon, 01-23-2011 10:02 AM
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 30,548
    Ceci Horodyski
    10-11-2011, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  22. Vinyl Floor turning RED in areas

    Started by James Abercrombie, 08-01-2011 11:13 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 30,057
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-30-2018, 12:36 PM Go to last post

  23. sharkbite fittings

    Started by Tony Rowella, 04-25-2012 06:14 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 29,803
    Benjamin Thompson
    05-02-2012, 10:21 PM Go to last post

  24. Nails for Roof Sheathing

    Started by Rich Beaudry, 09-09-2012 06:04 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 28,039
    Rich Beaudry
    09-12-2012, 06:29 AM Go to last post

  25. when is conduit required?

    Started by dave bourne, 06-29-2012 05:36 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 27,484
    Jerry Peck
    06-30-2012, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  26. Gaps at the transition between stone veneer and siding

    Started by Stevet Wilson, 12-26-2012 09:47 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 27,380
    Wes Grant
    12-29-2012, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  27. Shower ceiling clearances

    Started by Dominick Laurita, 12-22-2010 07:19 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 27,319
    Billy Stephens
    12-23-2010, 07:00 PM Go to last post

  28. ENTIRE CEILING COLLAPSED!

    Started by Chrissy Mosley, 08-12-2011 10:13 AM
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 26,604
    Jerry Peck
    08-18-2011, 09:13 PM Go to last post

  29. Smile Insulating a non climate control garage

    Started by Tommy steam, 06-07-2018 12:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 26,497
    Tommy steam
    06-07-2018, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  30. Smile How many tons is my Trane?

    Started by Ronna Allen, 04-14-2012 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 26,173
    Bob Spermo
    04-15-2012, 01:32 PM Go to last post

  31. Question Diagonal crack in dry-wall - Question

    Started by Sale Jovic, 02-03-2013 07:20 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 25,851
    Lon Henderson
    02-09-2013, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  32. Insert Copper Pipe (Water main) into a PVC Pipe?

    Started by K. Smith, 12-14-2010 10:30 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 25,287
    Jeff Zehnder
    06-27-2013, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  33. OK to install outdoor speakers onto stucco wall?

    Started by Robert Strain, 03-17-2013 11:51 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 25,248
    Robert Strain
    04-07-2013, 12:53 PM Go to last post

  34. Oven clearance to a fixed kitchen island

    Started by Fishman, 04-18-2013 05:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 24,850
    jonathanclark
    04-28-2013, 09:55 PM Go to last post

  35. weep holes

    Started by Rebecca Anderson, 01-11-2010 02:55 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 24,846
    ken mcneill
    12-14-2011, 04:16 PM Go to last post

  36. Weep holes filled in - should I "unfill" them?

    Started by Seth Foley, 12-17-2012 09:38 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 24,393
    Jerry Peck
    11-23-2014, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  37. generator to transfer switch to sub panel

    Started by Jim Donofrio, 10-30-2012 02:30 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 24,083
    Rick Dwelle
    03-30-2020, 01:21 PM Go to last post

  38. Flame Roll-Out

    Started by Stan Williams, 01-22-2013 08:36 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 23,956
    Stan Williams
    02-01-2013, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  39. 1900 cottage with NO foundation - a risk??

    Started by c flaherty, 06-14-2011 05:44 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 23,756
    James Duffin
    06-15-2011, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  40. Cardboard ducts in slab

    Started by Bob Caraher, 02-22-2019 08:41 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 23,508
    Erby Crofutt
    03-03-2019, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  41. Chimney Minimum Height - Fireplace Gas insert

    Started by joe Laflaque, 05-17-2013 06:48 PM
    chimney, chimney code requirement, gas fireplace, gas insert, height for chimney 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 23,079
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-25-2013, 08:06 AM Go to last post

  42. liberty sbs self-adhering roofing system

    Started by Joisko, 05-10-2017 08:01 PM
    felt, liberty, roof, sbs, self-adhering 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 22,951
    Jerry Peck
    05-15-2017, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  43. Question Ceiling vents in Basement

    Started by Olivia Brown, 02-03-2012 05:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 22,849
    Olivia Brown
    02-06-2012, 08:30 AM Go to last post

  44. Selling our home: inspection is sunday

    Started by Ryan Vega, 11-10-2010 12:45 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 103
    • Views: 22,566
    Vern Heiler
    11-19-2010, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  45. How bad is a Stucco home?

    Started by Sam Alex, 03-30-2012 05:44 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 22,546
    Kristi Silber
    04-06-2012, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  46. Electrical panel clearance from floor

    Started by Tyler Jones, 04-22-2012 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 22,198
    Rick Cantrell
    04-24-2012, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  47. Red face Section 8 Water Heater Code Interpretation

    Started by H Wang, 03-28-2011 11:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 22,091
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    03-31-2014, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  48. Bath fan venting and Dryer venting

    Started by Daniel Jordan, 04-15-2013 01:02 PM
    bath fan, dryer, vent 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 21,981
    Frazier Jeffery
    04-25-2013, 10:00 PM Go to last post

  49. Buying a house built in 1850

    Started by Sam Alex, 04-11-2012 07:32 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 21,973
    Sam Alex
    04-14-2012, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  50. Unhappy Crawl Space Wiring

    Started by Jamie Harris, 05-06-2012 09:25 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 21,973
    Jerry Peck
    05-19-2012, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  51. need to repair a leaning brick wall

    Started by StantheMailman, 03-20-2011 07:27 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 21,928
    Egbert Jager
    03-21-2011, 07:22 AM Go to last post

  52. Cracks in the walls

    Started by Ven Sri, 10-20-2010 07:49 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 21,797
    Ted Menelly
    10-23-2010, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  53. Proper Drain for Condensate Pump Discharge

    Started by Jay People, 11-24-2012 07:24 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 21,477
    Jay People
    11-25-2012, 12:16 PM Go to last post

  54. Insulation/Drywall before Brick/Siding

    Started by Julia Tang, 07-28-2011 08:08 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 21,450
    Julia Tang
    10-26-2011, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  55. My Plumber cut thru top plate

    Started by Mike agnello, 01-26-2011 04:18 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 21,338
    Mike agnello
    02-02-2011, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  56. Crack on bricks above garage door

    Started by John Petersons, 08-24-2011 09:06 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 21,233
    Jerry Peck
    08-31-2011, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  57. Removing mold from the back of drywall

    Started by Sam Alex, 05-01-2013 04:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 20,381
    Darrel Hood
    07-14-2013, 05:17 AM Go to last post

  58. Lintel deflection above garage door on new home

    Started by MichaelH, 09-05-2013 09:16 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 20,127
    Mark Reinmiller
    09-07-2013, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  59. Shim between Girder and Floor Truss okay?

    Started by Dan McDonald, 05-11-2011 10:03 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 20,071
    Nick Ostrowski
    06-16-2011, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  60. Sister I-Joist Installation

    Started by Dan McDonald, 06-07-2011 09:40 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 20,056
    Dan McDonald
    06-20-2011, 08:54 AM Go to last post

  61. French Drain Requirements

    Started by K. Smith, 12-20-2010 07:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 20,011
    Michael Thomas
    12-22-2010, 05:21 AM Go to last post

  62. Pre-drywall meeting questions

    Started by David D, 05-29-2011 09:14 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 19,837
    Scott Patterson
    06-02-2011, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  63. Howling Wind Noise

    Started by R Gerads, 10-12-2011 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 19,832
    Thomas McKay
    10-14-2011, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  64. Stucco causing leaky window?

    Started by Andrew James, 04-29-2013 02:43 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 19,506
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-03-2013, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  65. Eave Vent Replacing Rafter Blocking

    Started by Don Parda, 05-18-2012 12:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 18,931
    Lee Taylor
    08-13-2012, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  66. Dripping water pressure regulator

    Started by Jimmy Olsen, 02-15-2011 09:48 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 18,888
    Jimmy Olsen
    05-20-2011, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  67. Inspection showed tile floor cracks

    Started by Donald Uher, 10-18-2012 09:09 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 18,464
    Aaron Miller
    10-25-2012, 01:36 AM Go to last post

  68. Insulating Brick Veneer Homes (with 2"x4" wood framing)

    Started by Harry Turner, 01-02-2011 12:12 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 18,443
    Robert Hronek
    01-24-2011, 11:44 PM Go to last post

  69. Shingle placement on drip edge issue.

    Started by David Kirkpatrick, 08-29-2011 03:23 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 18,422
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-17-2013, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  70. Inspector found cracking in tile along bathroom floor - what is typical recourse?

    Started by Daniel Asamoto, 08-01-2011 09:13 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 17,430
    Michael Thomas
    08-04-2011, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  71. Moving circuit breakers in the panel box

    Started by Facilities, 03-15-2013 07:43 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 17,376
    Stuart Brooks
    03-22-2013, 04:26 PM Go to last post

  72. Intertherm gas furnace won't start.

    Started by Ceci Horodyski, 10-03-2011 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 17,291
    Ceci Horodyski
    10-05-2011, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  73. Lightbulb CA Electric Code for Kitchen Island

    Started by Loren Young, 04-11-2011 02:31 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 17,258
    Gary DeWitt
    04-11-2011, 11:00 PM Go to last post

  74. Smile 2nd floor condo, concrete subfloor. measuring for flat and repair cracks

    Started by noelle miranda, 07-24-2011 09:36 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 17,147
    Egbert Jager
    07-25-2011, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  75. Bonding screw

    Started by Don McMan, 08-28-2019 10:33 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 17,133
    THOMAS HORNE
    10-02-2019, 01:23 PM Go to last post

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