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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: 27,524
    Kristin Steed
    04-05-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  1. Missed Plumbing Leak in Old Home

    Started by a alclyp, 10-12-2011 01:53 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,372
    Michael Thomas
    10-17-2011, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  2. Uncut post tension tendon & settling nearby.

    Started by a chandra, 08-08-2011 08:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,342
    Ted Menelly
    08-09-2011, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  3. Crawlspace ventilation

    Started by A. Seth Teicher, 07-19-2012 07:59 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,698
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-19-2012, 02:08 PM Go to last post

  4. Things That Fail A Home Inspection.

    Started by Aaron McColl, 01-05-2024 04:24 PM
    fail a home inspection.
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 984
    Jack Feldmann
    02-21-2024, 08:46 AM Go to last post

  5. 100 or 200 amp pannel??

    Started by adamski, 04-17-2011 05:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,063
    adamski
    04-17-2011, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  6. Electrical panel replacing

    Started by adamski, 04-21-2011 07:55 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 15,269
    John Kogel
    06-29-2011, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  7. Cracked wall

    Started by Aga Lakomy, 08-19-2014 02:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,211
    Rich Goeken
    08-25-2014, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  8. Foundation Crack Question

    Started by Aldrin Fernando, 03-07-2011 01:18 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,395
    James Duffin
    03-20-2011, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  9. Can anyone identify this furnace?

    Started by Alex Austin, 10-07-2014 10:22 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,476
    Ken Rowe
    10-17-2014, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  10. Attic / crawl space ventilation in extreme fire hazard area

    Started by Alex K, 04-03-2011 10:49 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,625
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-05-2011, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  11. Question Home Insurance Inspector

    Started by Alex Smith, 05-19-2022 09:12 PM
    foundation expert help, old house expert 8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,250
    david shapiro
    12-06-2022, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  12. Bowed wall in slab home - question

    Started by Alexander Laws, 02-14-2011 12:22 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 8,510
    Alexander Laws
    02-15-2011, 03:11 PM 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: 38,085
    Ali Techra
    10-27-2011, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  14. Question First time home buyer with questions

    Started by Amanda Haas, 02-07-2012 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,303
    Darrel Hood
    02-09-2012, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  15. Cracks in a Garage slab

    Started by Amit tank, 12-13-2015 04:10 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,709
    Frazier Jeffery
    01-04-2016, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  16. foundation slab crack

    Started by Amy Young, 12-03-2011 08:29 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,753
    Amy Young
    12-03-2011, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  17. Welome me

    Started by Anderson, 01-26-2012 11:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,298
    Benjamin Thompson
    01-27-2012, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  18. Post Kerosene and fuel oil tanks

    Started by Andre Grieco, 08-08-2012 11:17 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,802
    Andre Grieco
    08-08-2012, 11:17 AM Go to last post

  19. Light switch required

    Started by Andrew Grossman, 02-19-2012 03:59 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,395
    Don Hester
    08-04-2014, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  20. HVAC/water heater combustion air

    Started by Andrew James, 11-01-2012 10:34 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,630
    Tom Thompson
    11-12-2012, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  21. Foundation - should I be worried

    Started by Andrew James, 12-06-2012 09:16 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,120
    Garry Sorrells
    12-07-2012, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  22. Cracks in stucco trim

    Started by Andrew James, 01-21-2013 01:49 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,845
    Lon Henderson
    01-24-2013, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  23. New home hairline foundation leak

    Started by Andrew James, 04-09-2013 10:31 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 15,920
    John Kogel
    05-27-2013, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  24. Stucco causing leaky window?

    Started by Andrew James, 04-29-2013 02:43 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 19,501
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-03-2013, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  25. Attaching a Header to Posts when adding a floor

    Started by AndrewSet, 11-22-2015 10:48 AM
    floor, header, joists, posts, wall 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,494
    Steve Payson
    12-04-2015, 02:57 PM Go to last post

  26. First home may have stone veneer: specialist inspector required?

    Started by Andy Connelly, 06-01-2011 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,847
    Andy Connelly
    06-01-2011, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  27. Unhappy Holes all over my composition shingled roof

    Started by Anne Obsitnik, 10-12-2011 08:59 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,818
    Scott Patterson
    10-15-2011, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  28. Retractable shower head on bathtub won't pull out completely

    Started by Anne Obsitnik, 10-12-2011 10:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,941
    John Kogel
    10-14-2011, 08:04 PM Go to last post

  29. Question Are 2 sheds allowable on one property?

    Started by Annette Waymer, 07-10-2012 09:44 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 9,972
    Corn Walker
    07-11-2012, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  30. Water heater back draft

    Started by Art McKenna, 12-22-2012 03:38 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,097
    Robert Ernst
    12-24-2012, 07:00 PM Go to last post

  31. Sunken Closet and stairs leading to it

    Started by Art Zwoman, 07-31-2011 12:49 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,681
    Art Zwoman
    08-07-2011, 11:23 PM Go to last post

  32. gas dryer next to water heater in garage?

    Started by Augustine of Hippo, 05-21-2012 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,669
    John Kogel
    05-22-2012, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  33. WHat separates my townhouse from the next?

    Started by badhaircut, 01-18-2013 02:22 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,880
    Markus Keller
    01-19-2013, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  34. FHA Appraiser Wants HUD Inspection

    Started by Barb Piatt, 11-01-2012 09:43 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,654
    Barb Piatt
    01-31-2013, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  35. Water heater duct & attic insulating

    Started by Barbara Miller, 09-26-2011 09:04 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,427
    Michael Carson
    09-30-2011, 03:45 AM Go to last post

  36. Flashing/Counter-flashing with Board-Batten siding

    Started by Barry Thistlethwaite, 11-09-2012 12:05 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 10,084
    Mark Hagenlock
    11-13-2012, 04:41 PM Go to last post

  37. Why unrelated circuit breakers poping -lightening?

    Started by Barry White, 05-31-2011 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,518
    Barry White
    06-01-2011, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  38. Duct Noise

    Started by Ben Chou, 02-13-2012 02:01 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,494
    Joseph Hagarty
    02-13-2012, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  39. No venting hood above electric cooktop

    Started by Ben Im, 12-10-2013 01:32 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 9,428
    Rick Cantrell
    12-20-2013, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  40. Code for Lintel length?

    Started by Beth Gunter, 08-16-2012 08:14 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,888
    Beth Gunter
    08-16-2012, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  41. chimney

    Started by beth phillips, 01-28-2011 04:13 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,507
    Nick Ostrowski
    01-28-2011, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  42. Garage floor painting/ecthing

    Started by Beto cuevas, 04-07-2015 08:06 AM
    acid, concern, cracks, garage, stain
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,441
    Jim Luttrall
    04-09-2015, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  43. water heater T&P drainage line

    Started by betterhome, 03-03-2012 11:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 11,228
    Jim Warters
    03-05-2012, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  44. Gap at bottom of new door

    Started by Bhava Dasa, 08-14-2012 08:23 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 36,666
    John Kogel
    08-15-2012, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  45. Frozen pipes -- just a matter of time?

    Started by Bill Davis, 02-18-2011 02:27 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,796
    Bill Davis
    02-21-2011, 12:34 AM Go to last post

  46. Re-piping from gas shut-off valve to dryer - please critique

    Started by Bill Putney, 10-30-2019 08:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,638
    Jerry Peck
    11-27-2019, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  47. Starting Out...

    Started by Bill Sizemore, 09-28-2012 02:49 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,548
    TCattell
    10-01-2012, 01:59 PM Go to last post

  48. Exclamation Dryer vent in crawl space

    Started by Bill Taylor, 07-28-2011 07:21 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 14,943
    Jerry Peck
    07-29-2011, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  49. Concerns about horizontal crack/line spanning width of wall

    Started by Bill Wong, 10-04-2012 10:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 9,155
    Bill Wong
    10-05-2012, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  50. Hot water pipe insulation - asbestos?

    Started by Bill Wong, 10-07-2012 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,427
    Bill Wong
    10-08-2012, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  51. Vertical crack concerns?

    Started by Bill Wong, 10-08-2012 06:27 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,633
    Bill Wong
    10-08-2012, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  52. Cat cage

    Started by Billy Williams, 06-16-2011 05:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,366
    richard karl
    06-20-2011, 10:54 AM Go to last post

  53. Chicago Basement / Deck Question

    Started by bob allen, 05-08-2012 09:27 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,676
    Bob Elliott
    05-08-2012, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  54. gap between flue and firestop

    Started by Bob Brooks, 03-27-2012 09:31 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,303
    Jim Luttrall
    03-27-2012, 10:57 AM Go to last post

  55. Cardboard ducts in slab

    Started by Bob Caraher, 02-22-2019 08:41 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 23,490
    Erby Crofutt
    03-03-2019, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  56. Cool Flashing between new trim band and brick?

    Started by Bob Hucker, 12-25-2012 09:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,201
    Jerry Peck
    12-30-2012, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  57. Can I Put An Opening Wall In My Living Room?

    Started by Bob Wahr, 09-20-2017 11:47 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 12,971
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-29-2017, 03:08 AM Go to last post

  58. Lennox Complete Heat

    Started by Bobby Vn, 12-14-2011 03:41 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,325
    Garry Sorrells
    12-15-2011, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  59. Sub Panel Grounding

    Started by Bradford King, 07-20-2011 09:12 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,922
    Bradford King
    07-20-2011, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  60. Here Is Our Story

    Started by Brandon Mason2, 03-19-2012 08:51 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,657
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2012, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  61. Attic Build Out Chicago Secondary Egress

    Started by Brenda Green, 10-31-2012 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,742
    Brenda Green
    11-01-2012, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  62. Architectural Shingle Valley

    Started by Brenda Lauriha, 06-14-2011 09:00 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,214
    Michael Thomas
    06-15-2011, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  63. Support of Chimney

    Started by Brenda Moore, 01-04-2011 03:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,864
    Dom D'Agostino
    01-05-2011, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  64. Do I have 50amp or 100amp service

    Started by Brendan Stevenson, 01-13-2012 03:04 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 11,881
    John Kogel
    01-15-2012, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  65. Back caulking nail flange on window installation

    Started by Brent M, 06-25-2020 11:18 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,222
    Brent M
    06-25-2020, 11:18 AM Go to last post

  66. Foundation Problem

    Started by Brent Styer, 06-10-2016 12:00 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,344
    Brent Styer
    06-10-2016, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  67. finishing basement walls

    Started by brett ritter, 07-08-2012 02:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,853
    Garry Blankenship
    07-09-2012, 09:43 PM Go to last post

  68. Wink Venting gas furnace in attic

    Started by Brian Egan, 10-25-2011 01:31 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,766
    James Duffin
    10-26-2011, 05:49 PM Go to last post

  69. Wink Proper Water Heater Strapping in CA

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 08-07-2012 11:13 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 14,255
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-13-2012, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  70. Question Garage at grade....

    Started by Brian LaCroix, 06-06-2011 08:30 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,527
    TR Platt
    06-08-2011, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  71. Egress window in bedroom closet

    Started by Brian Orme, 12-11-2011 05:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 81,140
    Ryan Tamm
    01-09-2018, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  72. can you splice two hard pipe gas lines using a flex line?

    Started by Brian Phelps, 04-27-2016 02:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,323
    Frazier Jeffery
    05-06-2016, 10:18 PM Go to last post

  73. splicing two hard pipe gas lines with flex line

    Started by Brian Phelps, 04-27-2016 02:04 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,909
    Brian Phelps
    04-27-2016, 02:04 PM Go to last post

  74. Frozen pipes lead to Eureka! discovery

    Started by Bruce Crary, 02-14-2011 11:53 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,680
    Paul Cofrancesco
    02-18-2011, 01:35 PM Go to last post

  75. excavating next to footings

    Started by bruce treadaway, 07-20-2011 07:22 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,685
    Wayne Carlisle
    07-22-2011, 09:23 AM Go to last post

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