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October 2, 2002

We've just finished the plans for our new house. The drawings are done and the engineer's report is complete. So now I'm starting to look at materials. I'm really intrigued…

October 1, 2002

In the past, I have helped my boss, a residential builder, install fiberglass batt insulation.  Now, I have a chance to bid an entire job (all fiberglass batts in walls/floors,…

October 1, 2002

What is the best and easiest way to attach 1x furring strips to concrete block covered with 1 inch foam?  Is there a nail gun available that will shoot fasteners…

September 30, 2002

I have a Northwest home and the original owner surely liked cans for lighting.   That would equate to about 70 cans for about 2000 sq. ft.   The house was built…

September 30, 2002

In the middle of shish-kebabs and Guiness stouts, the damn fridge and microwave circuit go dead. The breaker box is ok. Tripped the breaker and reset it just to convince…

September 29, 2002

I am wiring up my garage.  Pretty sure I am doing this right but would like a second opinion. The short version of the question is this:  Can two hots…

September 28, 2002

Hi, I'm in the midst of a gut renovation. We've put in all new systems - we went to fire the boiler on Friday to get the heat on (I…

September 27, 2002

I am loking for the r-value of 2x4 2x6 used in an exterior wall .I know its in here somwhere but this "puter" stuff is new to me and my…

September 27, 2002

Saw an entriguing product today called Icynene - a sprayed on foam insulation.  Looks like a great product as it seems to be free of allergy causing ingredients (formaldehyde, borax, etc)…

September 27, 2002

Hi, I'm real new to this, or any forum, this is my 1st. My long term plan is to replace my forced air system w/ radiant heating. I live in…