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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: 35,060
    Kristin Steed
    04-05-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  1. Fireplace/Chimney Lack of Lateral Support?

    Started by Connie Chen, 02-03-2012 10:03 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,192
    Markus Keller
    02-04-2012, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  2. In wall insulation

    Started by john trimpi, 12-09-2011 10:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,840
    Bob Spermo
    02-04-2012, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  3. combination of insulations

    Started by Dan Mack, 11-15-2011 10:29 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,798
    Jim Robinson
    02-03-2012, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  4. Stair handrail return

    Started by Toni Harter, 01-31-2012 02:14 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 11,895
    Jerry Peck
    01-31-2012, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  5. New here, and have electrical breaker panel question/s

    Started by JD Weekley, 01-29-2012 10:47 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,438
    JD Weekley
    01-30-2012, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  6. Welome me

    Started by Anderson, 01-26-2012 11:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,121
    Benjamin Thompson
    01-27-2012, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  7. an typical inspection form template please...

    Started by TheCarpEnters, 01-27-2012 03:18 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,544
    Jack Feldmann
    01-27-2012, 08:14 AM Go to last post

  8. Blocked toilet vent

    Started by Burt Rothenberger, 01-22-2012 01:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 11,601
    Rick Cantrell
    01-24-2012, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  9. Don

    Started by Don Henson, 01-22-2012 07:02 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,249
    Bob Elliott
    01-23-2012, 10:03 PM Go to last post

  10. Hello, new here. I have a question.

    Started by clark Fluegel, 01-15-2012 03:46 PM
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 8,753
    Hank Spinnler
    01-19-2012, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  11. State Insurance Plan - First Home Survey in 7 years

    Started by Festus Haggen, 01-18-2012 04:57 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,729
    Bruce Ramsey
    01-19-2012, 09:13 AM Go to last post

  12. Residential Chimney Question

    Started by David Dolch, 01-16-2012 07:01 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,807
    Eric Barker
    01-17-2012, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  13. direct venting options

    Started by Troy Paulus, 01-16-2012 06:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,750
    Corn Walker
    01-17-2012, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  14. Number and type of inspections

    Started by Orhan Baser, 01-17-2012 04:30 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,993
    Orhan Baser
    01-17-2012, 04:30 AM Go to last post

  15. Hiding NM wiring under trim (sort of)

    Started by David Dolch, 01-16-2012 08:00 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,493
    James Duffin
    01-16-2012, 01:29 PM Go to last post

  16. Do I have 50amp or 100amp service

    Started by Brendan Stevenson, 01-13-2012 03:04 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 12,976
    John Kogel
    01-15-2012, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  17. Upgrading 1950's House to 200 amp Service

    Started by DAVID PATRICK, 01-10-2012 08:35 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,661
    James Duffin
    01-12-2012, 06:04 AM Go to last post

  18. Extreme attic humidity

    Started by Dan Eichenwald, 01-05-2012 08:41 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,487
    Raymond Wand
    01-09-2012, 01:21 PM Go to last post

  19. Unhappy Question from Home Owner - Exterior Weep Holes for windows

    Started by Jim Branson, 01-09-2012 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,304
    Markus Keller
    01-09-2012, 08:27 AM Go to last post

  20. Grounding requirements for Mobile Home.

    Started by Donnie Pipes, 12-04-2011 05:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 53,554
    Roger Frazee
    01-03-2012, 12:33 AM Go to last post

  21. Attic Storage

    Started by Sheila Covert, 01-02-2012 09:54 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,247
    BridgeMan
    01-02-2012, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  22. Splicing wires in an electrical circuit panel

    Started by J Harvey, 12-31-2011 10:14 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,255
    J Harvey
    01-02-2012, 02:09 PM Go to last post

  23. Power Vent Water Heater Vent

    Started by Phil Herman, 12-26-2011 03:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 11,327
    Billy Stephens
    12-27-2011, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  24. Appraisal Report Area Calcs Wrong

    Started by M Newman, 12-20-2011 09:30 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 9,845
    Kristi Silber
    12-27-2011, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  25. Any regulation regarding the minimum clearance of a range hood vent to the neighbor?

    Started by Philip Chu, 12-23-2011 12:06 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,598
    Garry Sorrells
    12-27-2011, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  26. Smile Sill not sitting on foundation

    Started by Keith Lidlow, 12-19-2011 08:44 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,104
    Joseph Ehrhardt
    12-21-2011, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  27. Showers

    Started by Robin Alexander, 12-19-2011 12:59 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,604
    Markus Keller
    12-19-2011, 08:02 PM Go to last post

  28. Insulation-Vapor Barriers for Exterior Walls Above and Below Grade

    Started by Robin Alexander, 12-19-2011 01:12 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,234
    Scott Patterson
    12-19-2011, 04:58 PM Go to last post

  29. POT FILLER FAUCETS

    Started by M Newman, 12-19-2011 10:39 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,114
    Mueller Fieldrep
    12-19-2011, 03:01 PM Go to last post

  30. Question CB size needed for spot welder

    Started by Electrical Inquiry, 12-15-2011 07:47 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,399
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-19-2011, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  31. Jetted Tub NOT Supported Properly In Master Bath

    Started by Mike Anderson, 12-14-2011 09:51 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,417
    Dom D'Agostino
    12-17-2011, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  32. Designing Dedicated Computer Circuit

    Started by Glenn Lawson, 12-02-2011 12:19 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 7,305
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-16-2011, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  33. Attic Insulation Identification

    Started by Nick Krasin, 12-14-2011 11:30 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,144
    Zane Remenda
    12-15-2011, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  34. Question Just Built My Own First Home (Pass or Fail?)

    Started by james joplin, 12-09-2011 08:50 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,936
    james joplin
    12-15-2011, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  35. Lennox Complete Heat

    Started by Bobby Vn, 12-14-2011 03:41 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,336
    Garry Sorrells
    12-15-2011, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  36. middle (3-car) garage wall (column) shifted outward (CMU blocks)

    Started by Helen White, 11-18-2011 09:24 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,280
    Mike of MHI
    12-15-2011, 02:26 PM Go to last post

  37. Basement romex.

    Started by Kevin McKinley, 12-12-2011 08:43 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,205
    Corn Walker
    12-15-2011, 05:31 AM Go to last post

  38. Maryland Building Codes

    Started by Tom Sanders, 12-14-2011 07:37 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,092
    Tom Sanders
    12-14-2011, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  39. weep holes

    Started by Rebecca Anderson, 01-11-2010 02:55 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 28,275
    ken mcneill
    12-14-2011, 04:16 PM Go to last post

  40. Jetted Tub NOT Supported Properly In Master Bath

    Started by Mike Anderson, 12-14-2011 09:02 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,532
    Mike Anderson
    12-14-2011, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  41. Shingle Algae and Moss

    Started by Doug Keifer, 12-13-2011 08:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,427
    Eric Barker
    12-14-2011, 07:15 AM Go to last post

  42. cold air return in crawlspace

    Started by mitch desandre, 12-11-2011 07:07 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,236
    Jim Robinson
    12-11-2011, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  43. standing water in vented crawlspace

    Started by John Dickerson, 12-07-2011 08:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 9,398
    Jerry Peck
    12-10-2011, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  44. Improve flow from ceiling registers

    Started by Pauline Sallee, 12-01-2011 12:10 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,462
    Pauline Sallee
    12-08-2011, 12:36 PM Go to last post

  45. Cement Fiber Board - Water Resistant Barrier

    Started by Mickey Roach, 11-29-2011 01:01 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 8,506
    Wayne Carlisle
    12-07-2011, 07:58 AM Go to last post

  46. Question Manufactured Home Foundation

    Started by Judy Kelly, 12-01-2011 11:33 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 13,474
    Rick Bunzel
    12-06-2011, 10:17 AM Go to last post

  47. new house wiring best practice - through walls or trusses

    Started by Gary Lura, 12-03-2011 11:07 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 12,476
    Gary Lura
    12-05-2011, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  48. Wire running perpendicular to floor joist.

    Started by Randy Phillips, 12-04-2011 01:25 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,154
    Randy Phillips
    12-04-2011, 09:09 PM Go to last post

  49. foundation slab crack

    Started by Amy Young, 12-03-2011 08:29 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,579
    Amy Young
    12-03-2011, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  50. Homowner: Bowed and cracked wall around fireplace

    Started by Robert Hall, 11-27-2011 09:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 17,369
    Billy Stephens
    12-01-2011, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  51. Double Tapped Breaker

    Started by Raghav Singh, 11-25-2011 01:44 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 7,185
    Raymond Wand
    11-29-2011, 04:00 PM Go to last post

  52. oil burner and wood/coal stove

    Started by Charles Morris, 11-26-2011 08:20 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,269
    Stephen G
    11-29-2011, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  53. Sediment traps

    Started by Raghav Singh, 11-25-2011 06:15 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,869
    Raghav Singh
    11-28-2011, 01:04 AM Go to last post

  54. NM Wire running through soffits and and trim

    Started by Raghav Singh, 11-25-2011 02:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,555
    Stephen G
    11-26-2011, 08:11 PM Go to last post

  55. Odd Vent, but is it lethal?

    Started by Mamie Martinson, 11-24-2011 08:12 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,978
    Eric Barker
    11-26-2011, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  56. Glass railing on balcony

    Started by Zack Ryder, 11-22-2011 08:02 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,637
    John Arnold
    11-26-2011, 04:26 AM Go to last post

  57. Sub-Panel Installation

    Started by Michael Tope, 11-23-2011 09:40 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,382
    Michael Tope
    11-23-2011, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  58. Exposed insulation - Gym

    Started by John Droll, 11-20-2011 05:47 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,575
    Don Hester
    11-21-2011, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  59. Covenant community

    Started by suresh abreu, 11-20-2011 02:23 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,140
    suresh abreu
    11-21-2011, 04:35 PM Go to last post

  60. LP siding

    Started by Scott Kadlic, 06-15-2011 07:17 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,380
    Luc V. L.
    11-21-2011, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  61. How bad does shingle curling "have to" be?

    Started by James Nelson, 11-16-2011 07:44 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 11,814
    Greg Kelly
    11-17-2011, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  62. Looking into getting my license - contstructive input please

    Started by mike dowell, 11-16-2011 12:16 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,867
    Michael Thomas
    11-17-2011, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  63. Question block basement foundation has floor and wall crackdown

    Started by lee smith, 11-14-2011 10:32 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,321
    lee smith
    11-17-2011, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  64. Unhappy What is the issue with this sub-panel?

    Started by RICHARD STEWART, 11-14-2011 10:41 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,227
    Jerry Peck
    11-15-2011, 08:17 PM Go to last post

  65. Hot Tub Disconnect Switch

    Started by Greg Hunt, 11-12-2011 05:42 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,512
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-12-2011, 10:22 PM Go to last post

  66. Joist Repair

    Started by Jason McConnell, 11-09-2011 06:37 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,410
    Darrel Hood
    11-12-2011, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  67. Gas Vent pipe spacing

    Started by Lewis Kessler, 11-08-2011 05:26 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,769
    Lewis Kessler
    11-08-2011, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  68. Need Help Determing Age of Water Heater

    Started by Don Stevenson, 10-28-2011 11:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 18,690
    Don Stevenson
    11-08-2011, 12:59 AM Go to last post

  69. Smile PEX piping

    Started by James Orven, 11-07-2011 02:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,881
    Scott Patterson
    11-07-2011, 09:17 PM Go to last post

  70. Cabinet too close to stove top

    Started by Russell Posyton, 11-04-2011 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 10,529
    Jerry Peck
    11-04-2011, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  71. Removal of collar ties

    Started by Maria Mello, 11-03-2011 10:54 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,765
    Corn Walker
    11-04-2011, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  72. NM for slide-in dual fuel range

    Started by edge 130, 11-03-2011 06:37 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,532
    Corn Walker
    11-04-2011, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  73. Gas Stove Pilot Light

    Started by Raghav Singh, 11-02-2011 08:20 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,316
    Raghav Singh
    11-02-2011, 08:20 PM Go to last post

  74. direct current under wall-cabinet lighting

    Started by Stephen Clausen, 11-01-2011 08:15 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,594
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-02-2011, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  75. Bats are back in the attic

    Started by InfoGuy, 10-26-2011 06:37 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,110
    InfoGuy
    11-01-2011, 08:14 PM Go to last post

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