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January 7, 2013

Here in Texas, we use the the term "caliche" often to refer to a stone/clay mix for driveways in rural areas, however, I was wondering if that term is used…

January 6, 2013

I am building a house in a poured concrete slab.  The section for the shower was voided and poured separately in order to get a good slope and create a…

January 5, 2013

So I'm finally to the point of finishing out our house and am wanting to use interior doors of an atypical design in terms of panel layout and proportion.  I…

January 4, 2013

What are the pros and cons of various 3/4 inch wood subfloors over joist spaced 16 oc? Years ago I helped to build a house with straight up 3/4 plywood. …

January 3, 2013

Looking for feedback on the Schluter-KERDI shower liner systems.  Looking to use the product for the first time on a historic home where leaks would be totally unacceptable.  I see…

January 2, 2013

Just rcvd. this from the EPA.   I'm on their mailing list as a result of being Certified in the RRP work practices Program.   Thought some of you might be interested.  

January 1, 2013

I’m trying to design a remodel where some ceilings would be raised. The rooms currently have an 8ft ceiling and gable roof above, could new ceiling joists be hung directly…

December 31, 2012

i am new to building exterior bar/grill areas , i have been a remodler and custom stair fabricator for 25 years.. my question : what would do better in the…

December 31, 2012

The basement foundation of the 100 year old is brick. We are about to rejuvinate the basement space. Add drain tile, and make the space usable for recreation. Before we…

December 29, 2012

Long story short:   We are residing our house with hardie board and it's been a long process (me and my husband for the most part). We decided to add…