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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 10:37 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,592
    Kristin Steed
    04-05-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  1. Wet crawlspace fix

    Started by Ed T Duck, 08-06-2013 10:08 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,277
    Ted Menelly
    08-20-2013, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  2. Duct-Free Mini Split Reviews

    Started by Sam Alex, 07-18-2013 06:55 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,607
    John Kogel
    07-23-2013, 02:39 PM Go to last post

  3. Removing mold from the back of drywall

    Started by Sam Alex, 05-01-2013 04:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 12,099
    Darrel Hood
    07-14-2013, 05:17 AM Go to last post

  4. Growth on Cinder Block Wall

    Started by gchope2k6, 06-30-2013 10:01 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,696
    Jeff Zehnder
    07-03-2013, 10:08 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by K. Smith, 12-14-2010 09:30 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 16,068
    Jeff Zehnder
    06-27-2013, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  6. Front of house bowing

    Started by Jenna McBride, 06-21-2013 07:34 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,549
    Thom Huggett
    06-25-2013, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  7. Shingle placement on drip edge issue.

    Started by David Kirkpatrick, 08-29-2011 03:23 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 12,153
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-17-2013, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  8. Outlet spacing along glass wall?

    Started by JoeVSmith, 06-06-2013 10:01 AM
    outles
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,543
    bob smit
    06-11-2013, 01:59 PM Go to last post

  9. Chicago two-flat with illegal (?) finished basement suite?

    Started by Emily Lee, 06-05-2013 05:49 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,514
    Markus Keller
    06-11-2013, 05:13 AM Go to last post

  10. Clothes Dryer Hose issue

    Started by William Merritt, 05-28-2013 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,674
    William Merritt
    06-01-2013, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  11. Wet Base of Brick Veneer Wall

    Started by gchope2k6, 05-22-2013 05:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,553
    Alan Trauger
    05-28-2013, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  12. New home hairline foundation leak

    Started by Andrew James, 04-09-2013 10:31 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,184
    John Kogel
    05-27-2013, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  13. 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: 9,932
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-25-2013, 08:06 AM Go to last post

  14. Stucco causing leaky window?

    Started by Andrew James, 04-29-2013 02:43 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 10,286
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-03-2013, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  15. brick veneer crack

    Started by Mike Van, 04-02-2013 11:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 8,123
    Nolan Kienitz
    05-01-2013, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  16. Oven clearance to a fixed kitchen island

    Started by Fishman, 04-18-2013 05:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 11,954
    jonathanclark
    04-28-2013, 09:55 PM Go to last post

  17. 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: 10,814
    frazier jeffery
    04-25-2013, 10:00 PM Go to last post

  18. OK to install outdoor speakers onto stucco wall?

    Started by Robert Strain, 03-17-2013 11:51 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,672
    Robert Strain
    04-07-2013, 12:53 PM Go to last post

  19. ungrounded and inadequate - home shopping

    Started by D Johnson, 03-21-2013 02:56 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,508
    D Johnson
    03-22-2013, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  20. Moving circuit breakers in the panel box

    Started by Facilities, 03-15-2013 07:43 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,563
    Stuart Brooks
    03-22-2013, 04:26 PM Go to last post

  21. Looking for Plumbing Referrals

    Started by O Frame, 03-02-2013 10:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,022
    Jack Feldmann
    03-12-2013, 08:02 PM Go to last post

  22. recurring leaks in under-sink drain plumbing

    Started by thaddeus cox, 03-08-2013 11:10 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,378
    thaddeus cox
    03-12-2013, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  23. DIY return air.

    Started by Mike Jones, 03-02-2013 03:46 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,827
    Markus Keller
    03-09-2013, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  24. Question Breaking thru slab to fix piping

    Started by Maria Teran, 02-23-2013 10:27 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,348
    Thom Huggett
    03-04-2013, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  25. T&P 3/4 IPS PORT AT TOP OF WATER HEATER HAS GAS DISCONNECT INSTEAD??

    Started by john stoneman, 02-27-2013 08:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,958
    Dana Bostick
    03-03-2013, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  26. Floor Opening for Basement Stairs Done Wrong

    Started by Syd Flash, 02-22-2013 10:38 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,353
    Syd Flash
    03-02-2013, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  27. Furnace room entry from bed room/bath

    Started by sanjeev supayia, 02-20-2013 11:31 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,629
    sanjeev supayia
    02-22-2013, 05:57 AM Go to last post

  28. Leaking radiator pipe

    Started by Gordon Becker, 02-20-2013 05:20 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,449
    Garry Sorrells
    02-20-2013, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  29. Question Water damage?

    Started by Vasily Vorontsov, 02-11-2013 02:24 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,319
    Vasily Vorontsov
    02-19-2013, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  30. AC ducts run on the exterior of new home

    Started by Fishman, 02-16-2013 06:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,871
    Billy Stephens
    02-17-2013, 03:14 PM Go to last post

  31. Soot in new fireplace

    Started by Janet Sturm, 02-16-2013 10:18 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,075
    Janet Sturm
    02-16-2013, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  32. thermostat

    Started by John Duck, 02-16-2013 02:01 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 825
    Bruce King
    02-16-2013, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  33. Is it a foundation issue?

    Started by Nikki Rowe, 02-15-2013 01:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,258
    Lon Henderson
    02-15-2013, 05:21 PM Go to last post

  34. New HVAC Ductwork

    Started by Phil Marlino, 12-27-2012 10:27 PM
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,325
    Ted Thompson
    02-14-2013, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  35. Locating Weep Holes and Moisture Barrier

    Started by Tim Carver, 02-10-2013 02:00 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,441
    Scott Patterson
    02-10-2013, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  36. Question Diagonal crack in dry-wall - Question

    Started by Sale Jovic, 02-03-2013 06:20 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 16,214
    Lon Henderson
    02-09-2013, 12:26 PM Go to last post

  37. Unreasonable inspector - temporary guards

    Started by Robby DeNicola, 02-05-2013 05:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 3,550
    Jim Robinson
    02-08-2013, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  38. Furnace install

    Started by GRed820202, 02-06-2013 10:50 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,360
    Jerry Peck
    02-08-2013, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  39. VAPOR BARRIER LOCATION

    Started by craig pedersen, 02-07-2013 06:19 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,257
    Jim Luttrall
    02-07-2013, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  40. Unhappy central electric furnace

    Started by TERESA HARRIS, 02-04-2013 05:56 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,758
    Garry Sorrells
    02-07-2013, 06:23 AM Go to last post

  41. Primary disconnect

    Started by Mike Jones, 02-02-2013 10:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,254
    Chris McIntyre
    02-04-2013, 12:26 PM Go to last post

  42. Pictures: Scale of 1 to 10 what's your gut reaction?

    Started by Dan Faith, 02-01-2013 12:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,024
    Garry Sorrells
    02-04-2013, 05:02 AM Go to last post

  43. Video: Good deal or major problems?

    Started by Dan Faith, 01-26-2013 02:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,522
    Dan Faith
    02-01-2013, 09:49 AM Go to last post

  44. Flame Roll-Out

    Started by Stan Williams, 01-22-2013 07:36 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 14,734
    Stan Williams
    02-01-2013, 04:15 AM Go to last post

  45. FHA Appraiser Wants HUD Inspection

    Started by Barb Piatt, 11-01-2012 09:43 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 3,421
    Barb Piatt
    01-31-2013, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  46. Sagging Catheral Ceiling Rafter replacement and insulation

    Started by Eric Kamien, 01-28-2013 02:45 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,508
    Garry Sorrells
    01-29-2013, 04:05 AM Go to last post

  47. Question Question about electrical wiring, etc.

    Started by Sale Jovic, 01-24-2013 10:18 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,637
    Lon Henderson
    01-27-2013, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  48. Water in crawl space. Hiring Home Inspector for advice?

    Started by Rob Paulsen, 01-23-2013 07:52 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,983
    Trent Tarter
    01-24-2013, 11:02 PM Go to last post

  49. Floor Gap

    Started by John Pinkham, 01-21-2013 11:46 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,008
    Markus Keller
    01-24-2013, 06:46 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Wenjuan Bi, 01-23-2013 06:38 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,081
    Raymond Wand
    01-24-2013, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  51. Cracks in stucco trim

    Started by Andrew James, 01-21-2013 12:49 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,865
    Lon Henderson
    01-24-2013, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  52. Cracking Stucco

    Started by Mark Garbutt, 09-06-2012 10:06 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,316
    Ken Santell
    01-22-2013, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  53. furnace/water heater venting together

    Started by Matt Barenbrugge, 01-20-2013 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,622
    Markus Keller
    01-21-2013, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  54. Room Without a Window

    Started by Steven Robbo, 01-20-2013 02:36 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,024
    John Kogel
    01-20-2013, 09:36 PM Go to last post

  55. CSST through inaccessable crawlspace

    Started by Harry Shen, 01-17-2013 06:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,501
    Aaron Miller
    01-19-2013, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  56. WHat separates my townhouse from the next?

    Started by badhaircut, 01-18-2013 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,901
    Markus Keller
    01-19-2013, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  57. Inspector said this roof is shot, what do you think??

    Started by Scott Dunavant, 01-13-2013 06:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 3,129
    John Cain
    01-18-2013, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  58. Meter Protection Question

    Started by fulostix, 01-17-2013 10:54 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,196
    Brandon Whitmore
    01-17-2013, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  59. Rafter separation - should we walk?

    Started by Marie Stout, 01-09-2013 11:54 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,083
    Galen L. Beasley
    01-15-2013, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  60. Should Seller have an inspection?

    Started by Richard Rachunek, 01-09-2013 01:41 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,433
    John Kogel
    01-11-2013, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  61. Outlet behind Fireplace (Alberta)

    Started by Luc Gross, 01-10-2013 09:51 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,903
    John Kogel
    01-10-2013, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  62. conrad

    Started by conrad hilman, 01-05-2013 10:04 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 865
    Billy Stephens
    01-05-2013, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  63. Rinnai Tankless Vent Question

    Started by DoIt Myselfer, 01-03-2013 03:05 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,403
    DoIt Myselfer
    01-04-2013, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  64. Hair Line Crack in a block wall

    Started by Daniel Vondenhuevel, 12-26-2012 10:43 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,527
    Garry Sorrells
    12-31-2012, 05:35 AM Go to last post

  65. 4x7 Kitchen Island, questions regarding code in Phoenix AZ

    Started by Larry Morris, 12-27-2012 11:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,281
    Larry Morris
    12-30-2012, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  66. Cool Flashing between new trim band and brick?

    Started by Bob Hucker, 12-25-2012 08:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,666
    Jerry Peck
    12-30-2012, 06:57 AM Go to last post

  67. Gaps at the transition between stone veneer and siding

    Started by Stevet Wilson, 12-26-2012 08:47 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 11,055
    Wes Grant
    12-29-2012, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  68. Room Addition Problem - Wall 5" Off due to I-beam mis-located

    Started by John Richards, 12-23-2012 05:56 AM
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 2,752
    John Richards
    12-28-2012, 11:28 AM Go to last post

  69. Panel Double Tapped ground

    Started by jimmy c, 12-23-2012 11:37 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,425
    Lon Henderson
    12-26-2012, 05:37 PM Go to last post

  70. Water heater back draft

    Started by Art McKenna, 12-22-2012 02:38 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,588
    Robert Ernst
    12-24-2012, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  71. Basement Subpanel Grounding Question

    Started by chris deanes, 12-23-2012 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,482
    chris deanes
    12-23-2012, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  72. Need Help Identifying Device in Bathroom

    Started by Mike Castle, 12-20-2012 11:48 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,336
    JB Thompson
    12-21-2012, 08:11 PM Go to last post

  73. Arrow insulation without stone wall being built

    Started by Gerry Wang, 12-20-2012 02:14 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 756
    Mike Kleisch
    12-20-2012, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  74. White powder from heater vents

    Started by oscar escobedo, 12-19-2012 12:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,827
    oscar escobedo
    12-19-2012, 02:33 PM Go to last post

  75. Inspection after pouring slab

    Started by JIMMY JOHN, 12-09-2012 07:53 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,883
    Dale Trach
    12-17-2012, 08:32 PM Go to last post

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