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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: 11,271
    Kristin Steed
    04-05-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Herb Miles, 07-03-2012 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,559
    Herb Miles
    07-03-2012, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  2. when is conduit required?

    Started by dave bourne, 06-29-2012 05:36 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 13,980
    Jerry Peck
    06-30-2012, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  3. Minumum Housing Inspector threatens to call police

    Started by Pedro Mendoza, 06-27-2012 12:32 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,045
    John Kogel
    06-29-2012, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  4. EPDM Roofing wrinkling and seam failure HELP!!

    Started by Tyler Barbaree, 06-27-2012 01:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,239
    Garry Sorrells
    06-29-2012, 07:15 AM Go to last post

  5. need help

    Started by ted dang, 06-26-2012 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 970
    Scott Patterson
    06-27-2012, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  6. Minumum Housing Inspector threatens to call police

    Started by Pedro Mendoza, 06-27-2012 12:20 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 749
    Jim Luttrall
    06-27-2012, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  7. ICC Fire Proofing Test

    Started by Lynn Shumpert, 06-26-2012 12:10 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,462
    Jerry Peck
    06-26-2012, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  8. Cracks in a 52 year old basement

    Started by Sam Alex, 06-14-2012 07:34 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 4,901
    Jerry Peck
    06-23-2012, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  9. Natural Gas Log Lighter - For lighting wood logs

    Started by Roger Mills, 06-14-2012 06:32 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 48,406
    Garry Sorrells
    06-22-2012, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  10. Electrical

    Started by Ross Boyes, 06-18-2012 05:19 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 1,668
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-21-2012, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  11. Proper Ledger Board Deck Flashing

    Started by Kurt Mc, 06-19-2012 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 973
    Garry Sorrells
    06-20-2012, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  12. Proper Ledger Board Deck Flashing

    Started by Kurt Mc, 06-19-2012 03:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,996
    Markus Keller
    06-20-2012, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  13. Removing old asbestos siding

    Started by William Sides, 06-14-2012 07:51 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,635
    Jack Feldmann
    06-17-2012, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  14. 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: 673
    Donald Dangler
    06-14-2012, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  15. Circuit Breakers

    Started by Robeert Williams, 06-13-2012 03:58 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 759
    Garry Blankenship
    06-13-2012, 09:59 PM Go to last post

  16. Cracked slab foundation concern

    Started by robert pahel, 06-10-2012 06:43 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,169
    John Kogel
    06-11-2012, 11:42 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Shru Voh, 03-06-2012 01:29 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,144
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2012, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  18. Radon test questions

    Started by melissa dufresne, 06-04-2012 07:12 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,054
    Dave Wheeler
    06-06-2012, 06:27 PM Go to last post

  19. Chimney Problems

    Started by Joe Berger, 06-03-2012 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,930
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-06-2012, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  20. Determining age and safety of water heater?

    Started by Tim Moses, 06-04-2012 11:21 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,607
    Tim Moses
    06-04-2012, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  21. Vertical crack above garage up to window

    Started by R Sheeler, 05-31-2012 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,596
    R Sheeler
    06-02-2012, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  22. gas line wormed under moment frame

    Started by Robert Dewitt, 05-28-2012 05:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 819
    Bruce Ramsey
    05-29-2012, 02:08 PM Go to last post

  23. Spider web cracks in shingles

    Started by John Crawford, 05-28-2012 07:58 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,216
    Garry Sorrells
    05-29-2012, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  24. Goop coming out of shingles

    Started by Robert Dewitt, 05-28-2012 01:00 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,327
    Robert Dewitt
    05-28-2012, 04:58 PM Go to last post

  25. cantelievered deck question

    Started by Mike Judson, 05-12-2012 02:18 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 4,738
    Garry Sorrells
    05-28-2012, 03:13 AM Go to last post

  26. Stucco pulling away from house

    Started by Robert Dewitt, 05-24-2012 10:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,526
    Steven Turetsky
    05-26-2012, 03:33 AM Go to last post

  27. gas dryer next to water heater in garage?

    Started by Augustine of Hippo, 05-21-2012 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,890
    John Kogel
    05-22-2012, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  28. 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: 3,344
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-21-2012, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  29. Unhappy Crawl Space Wiring

    Started by Jamie Harris, 05-06-2012 09:25 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,136
    Jerry Peck
    05-19-2012, 04:45 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Sheree Chalfant, 05-09-2012 10:25 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,988
    Garry Sorrells
    05-16-2012, 03:58 AM Go to last post

  31. DIY pier foundation questions

    Started by Tristan Maire, 05-14-2012 07:34 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 12,673
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-15-2012, 11:54 AM Go to last post

  32. Hardiplank-trim installed over siding

    Started by Rebecca Gardner, 05-13-2012 11:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,040
    Scott Patterson
    05-14-2012, 05:28 AM Go to last post

  33. Rotten bathroom floor

    Started by Vict Le, 05-07-2012 10:16 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,504
    Vict Le
    05-13-2012, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  34. Help needed: Foundation crack

    Started by Gary Cao, 03-03-2012 01:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,455
    Stephen G
    05-12-2012, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  35. Foundation question - help!

    Started by TJ Moore, 03-08-2012 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,903
    Tanya Willette
    05-10-2012, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  36. home insulation

    Started by Jean Bleecker, 05-05-2012 09:43 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,248
    Harold Doughty
    05-09-2012, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  37. Chicago Basement / Deck Question

    Started by bob allen, 05-08-2012 09:27 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,080
    Bob Elliott
    05-08-2012, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  38. can inspector require moving partial built home?

    Started by guy munger, 05-07-2012 11:14 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 879
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2012, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  39. What is wrong with this brick wall?

    Started by Foundation, 04-30-2012 07:47 PM
    18 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 5,894
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-07-2012, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  40. Standing water in crawlspace

    Started by chrisg, 05-05-2012 06:34 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,079
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-05-2012, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  41. Guards along retaining wall adjacent to sloppy driveway

    Started by Nikki Patel, 05-05-2012 07:31 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 997
    Nikki Patel
    05-05-2012, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  42. Horizontal Crack in Basement Wall

    Started by Jamie B, 05-03-2012 08:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,383
    Jeff Zehnder
    05-04-2012, 06:46 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by heather kaler, 05-01-2012 04:10 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,857
    John Kogel
    05-03-2012, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  44. sharkbite fittings

    Started by Tony Rowella, 04-25-2012 06:14 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 19,401
    Benjamin Thompson
    05-02-2012, 10:21 PM Go to last post

  45. Deck close to property line in San Francisco

    Started by Francois GAILLARD, 05-02-2012 12:16 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,595
    Scott Patterson
    05-02-2012, 06:58 AM Go to last post

  46. Penicillum Mold on Attic Roof decking

    Started by Susie Smith, 04-25-2012 02:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,865
    Susie Smith
    04-30-2012, 03:28 AM Go to last post

  47. Can the retaining washer be removed from switch?

    Started by David Brooks, 04-28-2012 04:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,206
    David Brooks
    04-28-2012, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  48. What type of siding is this?

    Started by Jeff Draper, 04-27-2012 07:01 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,186
    BARRY ADAIR
    04-28-2012, 07:10 AM Go to last post

  49. Washer Drain and Air Break

    Started by Roscoe Egry, 04-24-2012 09:06 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,468
    Rick Cantrell
    04-25-2012, 10:35 AM Go to last post

  50. Electrical panel clearance from floor

    Started by Tyler Jones, 04-22-2012 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 15,240
    Rick Cantrell
    04-24-2012, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  51. 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: 1,091
    Rick Bunzel
    04-24-2012, 08:28 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gary Jones, 04-18-2012 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 7,838
    Gary Jones
    04-23-2012, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  53. Cut I-beam support

    Started by mike peterson, 04-21-2012 08:25 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 726
    Nick Ostrowski
    04-21-2012, 08:32 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by charlessgold, 04-19-2012 12:17 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,883
    Garry Sorrells
    04-21-2012, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  55. residential code question

    Started by charlessgold, 04-19-2012 12:58 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,018
    Garry Sorrells
    04-21-2012, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  56. Red face Truss nailing - truss integrity

    Started by Tricia Martin, 04-13-2011 07:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,726
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-16-2012, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  57. Smile How many tons is my Trane?

    Started by Ronna Allen, 04-14-2012 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 15,390
    Bob Spermo
    04-15-2012, 01:32 PM Go to last post

  58. Buying a house built in 1850

    Started by Sam Alex, 04-11-2012 07:32 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 10,873
    Sam Alex
    04-14-2012, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  59. Angry snow in attic

    Started by Charlotte Harrison, 02-08-2011 10:01 AM
    15 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 6,958
    Rocky Illinois
    04-11-2012, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  60. Home Owner: Do I need an AFCI breaker?

    Started by christian wilson, 04-10-2012 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,129
    John Kogel
    04-11-2012, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  61. Help Please

    Started by Chad Williams, 04-09-2012 06:33 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,063
    Raymond Wand
    04-10-2012, 04:43 AM Go to last post

  62. Electrical grounding on 40 year old house

    Started by Ron Davis, 04-08-2012 06:50 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,462
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-09-2012, 05:07 PM Go to last post

  63. Kitchen Receptacles requirements

    Started by Nikolay Kassabov, 04-09-2012 08:54 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 946
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-09-2012, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  64. Question Range Hood recommendations

    Started by John Muller, 04-09-2012 07:48 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,040
    John Muller
    04-09-2012, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  65. Kitchen update electrical code

    Started by Saul Bendersky, 02-17-2012 09:14 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,342
    Harold Doughty
    04-09-2012, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  66. PLUMBING

    Started by victor carter, 03-23-2012 01:40 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,873
    John Muller
    04-06-2012, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  67. How bad is a Stucco home?

    Started by Sam Alex, 03-30-2012 05:44 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 13,507
    Kristi Silber
    04-06-2012, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  68. Question regarding HUD Form

    Started by Donna Fitzgerald, 04-03-2012 02:51 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 815
    Donna Fitzgerald
    04-04-2012, 06:58 AM Go to last post

  69. BLOCK HOUSES WITH BIG LOTS OF CRACKS

    Started by george mcnulty, 04-03-2012 09:36 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 684
    george mcnulty
    04-03-2012, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  70. Bathroom Drain Vent

    Started by Jim Shannonhouse, 04-02-2012 06:27 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,228
    Vern Heiler
    04-03-2012, 04:42 AM Go to last post

  71. Here Is Our Story

    Started by Brandon Mason2, 03-19-2012 08:51 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,671
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2012, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  72. Need Help Determining Age of Furnace

    Started by Don Stevenson, 11-09-2011 11:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,213
    Kristi Silber
    03-29-2012, 12:25 PM Go to last post

  73. gap between flue and firestop

    Started by Bob Brooks, 03-27-2012 09:31 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 943
    Jim Luttrall
    03-27-2012, 10:57 AM Go to last post

  74. Unsubscribe

    Started by Red Sanders, 03-26-2012 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 948
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2012, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  75. Is this Asbestos?

    Started by Philip Bell, 03-24-2012 06:06 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,997
    Stuart Brooks
    03-25-2012, 03:43 PM Go to last post

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