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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: 18,705
    Kristin Steed
    04-05-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  1. Horizontal Crack cinder block wall

    Started by Jamie Neely, 03-15-2012 06:52 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,355
    William Richardson
    07-20-2012, 02:46 AM Go to last post

  2. Crawlspace ventilation

    Started by A. Seth Teicher, 07-19-2012 07:59 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,558
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-19-2012, 02:08 PM Go to last post

  3. AC Outlet

    Started by R Carter, 07-17-2012 05:04 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,788
    Corn Walker
    07-18-2012, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  4. water leaks

    Started by sharonlear, 07-15-2012 11:27 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,587
    John Kogel
    07-17-2012, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  5. Veneer wall repair help

    Started by weili jiang, 07-15-2012 05:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,044
    weili jiang
    07-16-2012, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  6. CA; Heating Alternatives for OLD OLD House

    Started by Lucia Smith, 07-13-2012 12:28 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,145
    Welmoed Sisson
    07-14-2012, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  7. Time Sensitive: Inspecting a c1785 Log Cabin in VA

    Started by Emma Thekanine, 07-08-2012 08:01 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,855
    Emma Thekanine
    07-11-2012, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  8. Question Are 2 sheds allowable on one property?

    Started by Annette Waymer, 07-10-2012 09:44 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,331
    Corn Walker
    07-11-2012, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  9. finishing basement walls

    Started by brett ritter, 07-08-2012 02:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,609
    Garry Blankenship
    07-09-2012, 09:43 PM Go to last post

  10. Slab leak during inspection

    Started by Mary Rimmer, 07-09-2012 01:05 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,789
    Jerry Peck
    07-09-2012, 05:42 PM Go to last post

  11. Windowless Apartment

    Started by Ron Cannon, 07-04-2012 03:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,041
    Jerry Peck
    07-07-2012, 11:47 AM Go to last post

  12. split level house is freezing upstairs in summer

    Started by pascal parent, 07-06-2012 04:41 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,585
    Jerry Peck
    07-06-2012, 08:02 PM Go to last post

  13. Seeking homeowners insurance survey in New Mexico

    Started by Jamie Painter, 07-06-2012 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,270
    Jamie Painter
    07-06-2012, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  14. Flashing needed??

    Started by Jennifer Walterlin, 06-07-2012 08:06 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,488
    Raymond Wand
    07-06-2012, 09:32 AM Go to last post

  15. Could this explode?

    Started by Jack Gardner, 07-02-2012 03:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 2,923
    Jack Gardner
    07-05-2012, 11:08 AM Go to last post

  16. Windowless Apartment

    Started by Ron Cannon, 07-04-2012 03:14 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,151
    Ron Cannon
    07-04-2012, 03:14 PM Go to last post

  17. Failing composite or hardboard siding

    Started by Tim Sheffield, 02-16-2012 01:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,338
    Brandon Whitmore
    07-04-2012, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  18. Unlicensed Home Inspection

    Started by Kevin Hance, 06-26-2012 04:46 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 5,053
    Raymond Wand
    07-04-2012, 04:10 AM Go to last post

  19. Question Trane Heat Pump - Need Help Verifying Ton Rating

    Started by Herb Miles, 07-03-2012 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,182
    Herb Miles
    07-03-2012, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  20. when is conduit required?

    Started by dave bourne, 06-29-2012 05:36 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 24,096
    Jerry Peck
    06-30-2012, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  21. Minumum Housing Inspector threatens to call police

    Started by Pedro Mendoza, 06-27-2012 12:32 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,876
    John Kogel
    06-29-2012, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  22. EPDM Roofing wrinkling and seam failure HELP!!

    Started by Tyler Barbaree, 06-27-2012 01:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,937
    Garry Sorrells
    06-29-2012, 07:15 AM Go to last post

  23. need help

    Started by ted dang, 06-26-2012 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,514
    Scott Patterson
    06-27-2012, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  24. Minumum Housing Inspector threatens to call police

    Started by Pedro Mendoza, 06-27-2012 12:20 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,083
    Jim Luttrall
    06-27-2012, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  25. ICC Fire Proofing Test

    Started by Lynn Shumpert, 06-26-2012 12:10 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,068
    Jerry Peck
    06-26-2012, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  26. Cracks in a 52 year old basement

    Started by Sam Alex, 06-14-2012 07:34 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 7,482
    Jerry Peck
    06-23-2012, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  27. Natural Gas Log Lighter - For lighting wood logs

    Started by Roger Mills, 06-14-2012 06:32 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 51,969
    Garry Sorrells
    06-22-2012, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  28. Electrical

    Started by Ross Boyes, 06-18-2012 05:19 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 2,963
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-21-2012, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  29. Proper Ledger Board Deck Flashing

    Started by Kurt Mc, 06-19-2012 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,454
    Garry Sorrells
    06-20-2012, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  30. Proper Ledger Board Deck Flashing

    Started by Kurt Mc, 06-19-2012 03:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,769
    Markus Keller
    06-20-2012, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  31. Removing old asbestos siding

    Started by William Sides, 06-14-2012 07:51 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,229
    Jack Feldmann
    06-17-2012, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  32. i see a long msg telling me i have never posted. will this post make it go away?

    Started by Donald Dangler, 06-14-2012 08:36 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,074
    Donald Dangler
    06-14-2012, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  33. Circuit Breakers

    Started by Robeert Williams, 06-13-2012 03:58 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,303
    Garry Blankenship
    06-13-2012, 09:59 PM Go to last post

  34. Cracked slab foundation concern

    Started by robert pahel, 06-10-2012 06:43 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,964
    John Kogel
    06-11-2012, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  35. post tension cable exposed in foundation "Need Help"

    Started by Shru Voh, 03-06-2012 02:29 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 11,454
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2012, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  36. Radon test questions

    Started by melissa dufresne, 06-04-2012 07:12 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,451
    Dave Wheeler
    06-06-2012, 06:27 PM Go to last post

  37. Chimney Problems

    Started by Joe Berger, 06-03-2012 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,122
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-06-2012, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  38. Determining age and safety of water heater?

    Started by Tim Moses, 06-04-2012 11:21 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,533
    Tim Moses
    06-04-2012, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  39. Vertical crack above garage up to window

    Started by R Sheeler, 05-31-2012 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,465
    R Sheeler
    06-02-2012, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  40. gas line wormed under moment frame

    Started by Robert Dewitt, 05-28-2012 05:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,283
    Bruce Ramsey
    05-29-2012, 02:08 PM Go to last post

  41. Spider web cracks in shingles

    Started by John Crawford, 05-28-2012 07:58 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,228
    Garry Sorrells
    05-29-2012, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  42. Goop coming out of shingles

    Started by Robert Dewitt, 05-28-2012 01:00 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,149
    Robert Dewitt
    05-28-2012, 04:58 PM Go to last post

  43. cantelievered deck question

    Started by Mike Judson, 05-12-2012 02:18 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 7,583
    Garry Sorrells
    05-28-2012, 03:13 AM Go to last post

  44. Stucco pulling away from house

    Started by Robert Dewitt, 05-24-2012 10:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,336
    Steven Turetsky
    05-26-2012, 03:33 AM Go to last post

  45. gas dryer next to water heater in garage?

    Started by Augustine of Hippo, 05-21-2012 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,347
    John Kogel
    05-22-2012, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  46. Question regarding CA code for self-closing doors between garage & living space

    Started by Julie McCoy, 05-21-2012 05:37 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,565
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-21-2012, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  47. Unhappy Crawl Space Wiring

    Started by Jamie Harris, 05-06-2012 09:25 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 18,877
    Jerry Peck
    05-19-2012, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  48. Extensive water-damaged floor joists dipping. . .

    Started by Sheree Chalfant, 05-09-2012 10:25 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,174
    Garry Sorrells
    05-16-2012, 03:58 AM Go to last post

  49. DIY pier foundation questions

    Started by Tristan Maire, 05-14-2012 07:34 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 14,684
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-15-2012, 11:54 AM Go to last post

  50. Hardiplank-trim installed over siding

    Started by Rebecca Gardner, 05-13-2012 11:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,647
    Scott Patterson
    05-14-2012, 05:28 AM Go to last post

  51. Rotten bathroom floor

    Started by Vict Le, 05-07-2012 10:16 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,288
    Vict Le
    05-13-2012, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  52. Help needed: Foundation crack

    Started by Gary Cao, 03-03-2012 02:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,633
    Stephen G
    05-12-2012, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  53. Foundation question - help!

    Started by TJ Moore, 03-08-2012 12:30 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,839
    Tanya Willette
    05-10-2012, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  54. home insulation

    Started by Jean Bleecker, 05-05-2012 09:43 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,975
    Harold Doughty
    05-09-2012, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  55. Chicago Basement / Deck Question

    Started by bob allen, 05-08-2012 09:27 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,726
    Bob Elliott
    05-08-2012, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  56. can inspector require moving partial built home?

    Started by guy munger, 05-07-2012 11:14 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,362
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2012, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  57. What is wrong with this brick wall?

    Started by Foundation, 04-30-2012 07:47 PM
    18 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 7,792
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-07-2012, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  58. Standing water in crawlspace

    Started by chrisg, 05-05-2012 06:34 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,209
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-05-2012, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  59. Guards along retaining wall adjacent to sloppy driveway

    Started by Nikki Patel, 05-05-2012 07:31 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,408
    Nikki Patel
    05-05-2012, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  60. Horizontal Crack in Basement Wall

    Started by Jamie B, 05-03-2012 08:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,103
    Jeff Zehnder
    05-04-2012, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  61. Gas line -does house line need to be moved for addition?

    Started by heather kaler, 05-01-2012 04:10 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,721
    John Kogel
    05-03-2012, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  62. sharkbite fittings

    Started by Tony Rowella, 04-25-2012 06:14 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 25,352
    Benjamin Thompson
    05-02-2012, 10:21 PM Go to last post

  63. Deck close to property line in San Francisco

    Started by Francois GAILLARD, 05-02-2012 12:16 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,196
    Scott Patterson
    05-02-2012, 06:58 AM Go to last post

  64. Penicillum Mold on Attic Roof decking

    Started by Susie Smith, 04-25-2012 02:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,548
    Susie Smith
    04-30-2012, 03:28 AM Go to last post

  65. Can the retaining washer be removed from switch?

    Started by David Brooks, 04-28-2012 04:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,890
    David Brooks
    04-28-2012, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  66. What type of siding is this?

    Started by Jeff Draper, 04-27-2012 07:01 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,693
    BARRY ADAIR
    04-28-2012, 07:10 AM Go to last post

  67. Washer Drain and Air Break

    Started by Roscoe Egry, 04-24-2012 09:06 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,124
    Rick Cantrell
    04-25-2012, 10:35 AM Go to last post

  68. Electrical panel clearance from floor

    Started by Tyler Jones, 04-22-2012 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 19,668
    Rick Cantrell
    04-24-2012, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  69. A fire inspector look at my rented home after a fire .

    Started by Joseph L. Swigart, 04-23-2012 09:47 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,880
    Rick Bunzel
    04-24-2012, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  70. "designer" power strips for mounting on counter tops

    Started by Gary Jones, 04-18-2012 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 10,648
    Gary Jones
    04-23-2012, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  71. Cut I-beam support

    Started by mike peterson, 04-21-2012 08:25 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,184
    Nick Ostrowski
    04-21-2012, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  72. is a license required to do my own remodel wor.?

    Started by charlessgold, 04-19-2012 12:17 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,579
    Garry Sorrells
    04-21-2012, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  73. residential code question

    Started by charlessgold, 04-19-2012 12:58 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,778
    Garry Sorrells
    04-21-2012, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  74. Red face Truss nailing - truss integrity

    Started by Tricia Martin, 04-13-2011 07:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,617
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-16-2012, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  75. Smile How many tons is my Trane?

    Started by Ronna Allen, 04-14-2012 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 23,781
    Bob Spermo
    04-15-2012, 01:32 PM Go to last post

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