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February 7, 2019

I’m enlarging/changing an existing shower pan in a basement slab. The existing pan is several inches above the slab and incorporates a drain into a cast iron system. My new…

February 1, 2019

Hello,I'm trying to recreate a closet door setup that I had in a previous house but I've been unable to find any information or hardware to make it happen.  It…

January 29, 2019

Hydro Channel is a product used after pouring foundation walls to create an interior drain system in the event that the exterior waterproofing failed.  Water would be channeled into a…

January 28, 2019

Just purchased a Kitchen-Aid combo wall oven, model #KOCE507EBS.  Comes with a pre-wired 8/4 AWG whip that is only 4' long.  However, it's about 6-8" too short, if you have…

January 26, 2019

I have an unusual large open space in my home directly below my garage and I would like to add a floor as it is currently dirt and has a…

January 26, 2019

What are the issues associated with recessed lights and adding a wood ceiling to an existing drywalled ceiling and what are the fixes? The cans are flush with the drywall…

January 21, 2019

Hi all! Long-time reader but am looking for some help regarding a new construction home that I'll be building for my family and me. I work with concrete for a…

January 21, 2019

Hi,   Are are first time owner builders this year doing most of the work ourselves.  I am attaching floorplans and elevations and wondering if I could get some help…

January 20, 2019

I have a 4 car garage and above the garage. Half the attic is used for master bath. When I went above the garage I noticed there was still tyvec…

January 19, 2019

We just got a new gas stove (We got an American Range ARR 530), I have hooked up all of our previous dryers and ranges so figured this would be…