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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: 25,719
    Kristin Steed
    04-05-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  1. Washer Drain and Air Break

    Started by Roscoe Egry, 04-24-2012 09:06 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,219
    Rick Cantrell
    04-25-2012, 10:35 AM Go to last post

  2. Electrical panel clearance from floor

    Started by Tyler Jones, 04-22-2012 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 21,833
    Rick Cantrell
    04-24-2012, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  3. 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: 2,960
    Rick Bunzel
    04-24-2012, 08:28 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gary Jones, 04-18-2012 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 15,119
    Gary Jones
    04-23-2012, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  5. Cut I-beam support

    Started by mike peterson, 04-21-2012 08:25 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,050
    Nick Ostrowski
    04-21-2012, 08:32 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by charlessgold, 04-19-2012 12:17 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,785
    Garry Sorrells
    04-21-2012, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  7. residential code question

    Started by charlessgold, 04-19-2012 12:58 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,127
    Garry Sorrells
    04-21-2012, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  8. Red face Truss nailing - truss integrity

    Started by Tricia Martin, 04-13-2011 07:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,560
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-16-2012, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  9. Smile How many tons is my Trane?

    Started by Ronna Allen, 04-14-2012 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 25,813
    Bob Spermo
    04-15-2012, 01:32 PM Go to last post

  10. Buying a house built in 1850

    Started by Sam Alex, 04-11-2012 07:32 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 21,166
    Sam Alex
    04-14-2012, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  11. Angry snow in attic

    Started by Charlotte Harrison, 02-08-2011 11:01 AM
    15 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 14,199
    Rocky Illinois
    04-11-2012, 03:57 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by christian wilson, 04-10-2012 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,031
    John Kogel
    04-11-2012, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  13. Help Please

    Started by Chad Williams, 04-09-2012 06:33 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,622
    Raymond Wand
    04-10-2012, 04:43 AM Go to last post

  14. Electrical grounding on 40 year old house

    Started by Ron Davis, 04-08-2012 06:50 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,237
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-09-2012, 05:07 PM Go to last post

  15. Kitchen Receptacles requirements

    Started by Nikolay Kassabov, 04-09-2012 08:54 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,588
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-09-2012, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  16. Question Range Hood recommendations

    Started by John Muller, 04-09-2012 07:48 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,661
    John Muller
    04-09-2012, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  17. Kitchen update electrical code

    Started by Saul Bendersky, 02-17-2012 10:14 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,534
    Harold Doughty
    04-09-2012, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  18. PLUMBING

    Started by victor carter, 03-23-2012 01:40 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,752
    John Muller
    04-06-2012, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  19. How bad is a Stucco home?

    Started by Sam Alex, 03-30-2012 05:44 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 21,596
    Kristi Silber
    04-06-2012, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  20. Question regarding HUD Form

    Started by Donna Fitzgerald, 04-03-2012 02:51 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,324
    Donna Fitzgerald
    04-04-2012, 06:58 AM Go to last post

  21. BLOCK HOUSES WITH BIG LOTS OF CRACKS

    Started by george mcnulty, 04-03-2012 09:36 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,762
    george mcnulty
    04-03-2012, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  22. Bathroom Drain Vent

    Started by Jim Shannonhouse, 04-02-2012 06:27 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,626
    Vern Heiler
    04-03-2012, 04:42 AM Go to last post

  23. Here Is Our Story

    Started by Brandon Mason2, 03-19-2012 08:51 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,351
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2012, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  24. Need Help Determining Age of Furnace

    Started by Don Stevenson, 11-10-2011 12:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 10,020
    Kristi Silber
    03-29-2012, 12:25 PM Go to last post

  25. gap between flue and firestop

    Started by Bob Brooks, 03-27-2012 09:31 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,056
    Jim Luttrall
    03-27-2012, 10:57 AM Go to last post

  26. Unsubscribe

    Started by Red Sanders, 03-26-2012 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,515
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2012, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  27. Is this Asbestos?

    Started by Philip Bell, 03-24-2012 06:06 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,139
    Stuart Brooks
    03-25-2012, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  28. Roof Vent Question

    Started by Ryan Star, 03-14-2012 07:19 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 9,502
    Darryl Grimaldi
    03-24-2012, 11:36 PM Go to last post

  29. adding dormer to attic

    Started by Jenny Zervakis, 03-23-2012 07:27 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,584
    Jenny Zervakis
    03-23-2012, 10:35 AM Go to last post

  30. How to get more neutral bar slots in my panel

    Started by Mitch Felton, 03-21-2012 09:03 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,174
    Mitch Felton
    03-23-2012, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  31. Some walls and floors slighty off

    Started by chris temple, 03-16-2012 10:33 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,030
    Eric Barker
    03-19-2012, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  32. Seeking advice on how to repair a notched i-joist

    Started by Doug Jackson, 03-18-2012 02:14 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,349
    Eric Barker
    03-19-2012, 09:11 AM Go to last post

  33. Summer Apt Smells like Car Exhaust Winter Apt Smells like Natural Gas

    Started by Erin Wallace, 03-17-2012 11:48 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,737
    Galen L. Beasley
    03-19-2012, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  34. Marco blower air flow problem

    Started by Scott Dimick, 03-18-2012 08:49 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,709
    Billy Stephens
    03-18-2012, 10:25 AM Go to last post

  35. 'Sticker' boards too close to ground

    Started by riley pittman, 03-16-2012 09:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,689
    riley pittman
    03-16-2012, 09:02 PM Go to last post

  36. Another "step crack" question

    Started by Sam Alex, 03-10-2012 02:20 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 7,844
    Ken Rowe
    03-14-2012, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  37. Question Questionable New Roof

    Started by Hank Williams, 02-28-2012 02:06 PM
    15 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,495
    Scott Patterson
    03-13-2012, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  38. Kitchen addition built on 4 inch slab ... OK?

    Started by Ned Bowman, 03-11-2012 10:49 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,518
    Jerry Peck
    03-12-2012, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  39. Building Height & Vents

    Started by Tom Parks, 03-12-2012 05:39 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,245
    Garry Sorrells
    03-12-2012, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  40. Foundation questions part 2

    Started by tj moore1, 03-10-2012 10:15 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,094
    Raymond Wand
    03-12-2012, 05:40 AM Go to last post

  41. HUD inspection pending for completed work

    Started by stephen bishop, 03-09-2012 09:32 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,769
    Scott Patterson
    03-12-2012, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  42. New Home Build Inspection(s)

    Started by Doug B, 03-09-2012 09:01 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,757
    BridgeMan
    03-10-2012, 12:41 PM Go to last post

  43. Central Gas-Fired Furnace Categories

    Started by Wade Deng, 03-08-2012 09:09 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,332
    wayne soper
    03-10-2012, 02:51 AM Go to last post

  44. Basement in Foreclosed house

    Started by Laura Insera, 03-08-2012 09:39 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,705
    Markus Keller
    03-09-2012, 05:30 AM Go to last post

  45. Post Residential Code Question

    Started by esmeyers, 03-06-2012 04:06 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,087
    esmeyers
    03-07-2012, 04:49 AM Go to last post

  46. water heater T&P drainage line

    Started by betterhome, 03-03-2012 11:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,906
    Jim Warters
    03-05-2012, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  47. New Construction Girder Shim Question

    Started by Scott McCullough, 03-03-2012 12:41 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,779
    Scott McCullough
    03-04-2012, 12:57 PM Go to last post

  48. What would you do

    Started by Tom Christensen, 01-19-2012 12:12 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 7,644
    Garry Sorrells
    03-03-2012, 10:11 AM Go to last post

  49. combustion air vents

    Started by Leonel Vela, 03-02-2012 08:15 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,753
    Billy Stephens
    03-03-2012, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  50. sub floor vents

    Started by hugh patterson, 03-02-2012 06:26 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,071
    hugh patterson
    03-02-2012, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  51. Vent A/V component cabinet into garage?

    Started by Michael Welch, 02-20-2012 04:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,351
    Hank Williams
    02-28-2012, 02:14 PM Go to last post

  52. cracked basement stair stringer

    Started by pete kahn, 02-26-2012 09:40 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 15,625
    Jerry Peck
    02-27-2012, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  53. Heating

    Started by Wayne Adams, 02-27-2012 06:35 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,743
    Robert Ernst
    02-27-2012, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  54. Sheathing issue - View from attic

    Started by Sarah Dave, 02-24-2012 04:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,088
    Kristi Silber
    02-25-2012, 10:36 PM Go to last post

  55. Can I Route Sink Drain Outside Exterior Wall?

    Started by Mike T. Jones, 02-20-2012 08:41 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 16,137
    Billy Stephens
    02-21-2012, 05:42 PM Go to last post

  56. Rim Joist Open to the outside

    Started by Rob Long, 02-20-2012 07:26 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,146
    Kerry Staudt
    02-21-2012, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  57. Adding a landing: code requirements?

    Started by Ken McManamy, 02-21-2012 07:44 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,560
    Ken McManamy
    02-21-2012, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  58. Inspection

    Started by Derek Guridi, 02-16-2012 06:46 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,144
    Derek Guridi
    02-17-2012, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  59. Floor joist overnotched for plumbing flange

    Started by Charles Ybarra, 02-15-2012 07:40 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,818
    Joseph Ehrhardt
    02-17-2012, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  60. Home buying: Cracked brick veneer

    Started by Chris Imhof, 02-14-2012 07:49 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,971
    Chris Imhof
    02-14-2012, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  61. Cast Iron expansion

    Started by william brooke, 02-13-2012 09:40 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,306
    Dom D'Agostino
    02-13-2012, 04:42 PM Go to last post

  62. Shut off valve for gas fireplace

    Started by Sonia Stewart, 02-13-2012 01:21 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,913
    Garry Sorrells
    02-13-2012, 01:52 PM Go to last post

  63. Duct Noise

    Started by Ben Chou, 02-13-2012 02:01 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,319
    Joseph Hagarty
    02-13-2012, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  64. Crawl space plenum

    Started by Matt Nelson, 02-12-2012 07:54 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,203
    Matt Nelson
    02-12-2012, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  65. Angry Relocation inspection found mold

    Started by Olivia Brown, 02-09-2012 07:37 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,816
    Eric Barker
    02-12-2012, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  66. Insulate crawl space in East TN. Yes or No

    Started by Kenneth Nunn, 02-12-2012 09:47 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,868
    John Kogel
    02-12-2012, 12:41 PM Go to last post

  67. build a cantilever deck/balcony

    Started by Marianne Shamlou, 02-11-2012 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,895
    Gunnar Alquist
    02-11-2012, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  68. half garage conversion

    Started by charlessgold, 02-03-2012 11:28 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,858
    Darrel Hood
    02-09-2012, 08:54 AM Go to last post

  69. Question First time home buyer with questions

    Started by Amanda Haas, 02-07-2012 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,091
    Darrel Hood
    02-09-2012, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  70. foreclosure home inspection

    Started by John Mauzer, 01-28-2012 07:29 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,079
    John Kogel
    02-08-2012, 08:05 PM Go to last post

  71. Can I use pvc in a Chicago two flat?

    Started by john manta, 02-06-2012 07:24 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,601
    Galen L. Beasley
    02-07-2012, 06:19 AM Go to last post

  72. Question Ceiling vents in Basement

    Started by Olivia Brown, 02-03-2012 05:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 22,376
    Olivia Brown
    02-06-2012, 08:30 AM Go to last post

  73. Can anyone tell me what this white stuff is in my gas fireplace?

    Started by Roclyn Mewhorter, 02-05-2012 10:43 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 12,241
    Roclyn Mewhorter
    02-05-2012, 11:47 AM Go to last post

  74. Would inspectors care about "defects" that are not subjectable to tests?

    Started by Miamicuse, 02-04-2012 09:46 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,156
    Garry Sorrells
    02-05-2012, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  75. Fireplace/Chimney Lack of Lateral Support?

    Started by Connie Chen, 02-03-2012 10:03 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,884
    Markus Keller
    02-04-2012, 10:12 AM Go to last post

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