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Crawlspace insulation
December 12, 2002

I'm planning to put insulation between the floor joists above my low, enclosed, dirt-floor crawlspace. Is it worthwhile to use a reflective insulation instead of or in addition to standard…
Cavity Wall Insulation
December 12, 2002

Hi, I need some advice on whether to insulate a cavity wall in a 1910 brick home. Its is 3 wythe brick with approx 1&1/2" air cavity between the inner…
best subfloor over radiant-heated slab?
December 12, 2002

Hi, Have a concrete slab with radiant heating and plan to finish with wood flooring. Having some trouble deciding on the best subfloor material--any advice would be appreciated. Here's our…
Getting cellulose into a floor cavity
December 12, 2002

I built a 24x32 garage addition this year that will have a finished 2nd floor space. The floor was built using 24Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ TJIÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s, 9 Ã‚½Ã¢â‚¬ deep, 16Ã¢â‚¬ o.c., covered with…
exterior insulation
December 11, 2002

We're adding on some cinderblock foundation, and there will be a wine room within, all above ground. It has been recommended that we insulate the OUTSIDE of the cinderblock, including…
resizing cast iron radiator
December 10, 2002

I'm considering resizing some old cast-iron radiators -- removing some sections. Looking for info -- is it practical? If so, are there any tricks to it? Method and materials to…
noisey soil pipe
December 10, 2002

Is anyone aware of a product other than "Great Stuff" that can be sprayed or otherwise applied to a PVC soil pipe that travels down inside an exterior kitchen wall? …
Workshop from Shipping Containers
December 10, 2002

I am considering building a freestanding workshop is stages, starting with two steel shipping containers on a concrete slab, adding roof trusses, and enclosing the top & sides with structural…
Insulating a basement
December 9, 2002

Hi all. I have heard a lot of conflicting info on insulating a finished basement. I am using steel studs with poured concrete and no water problems. When using faced…
BX versus EMT
December 9, 2002

I was searching This Old Spouse and found an article on adding outlets in a garage: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/electrical/article/0,13422,216662,00.html It says to attach thin-wall conduit to the ceiling and walls, then push…

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