General Discussion Archives

December 22, 2024

I am a DIY homeowner looking for a solution to a rather unique problem. My home was built in 1972.My living room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed 4x8 beams…

December 18, 2024

I'm in the process of repairing the foundation of a 2100 sq ft. house.  The beam will be replaced but my issue is at the sill plate on the exterior…

December 18, 2024

I know it's standard practice to build temporary walls on either side of a load bearing wall for removal. In my situation the load bearing wall, the floor joists, and…

December 17, 2024

Is 18x12 filter size return large enough? 773 sq ft house. Im getting quotes to replace furnace and condenser w\heat pump. Several quoters have said 2 ton & that existing…

December 16, 2024

Homeowner, finishing basement.The first floor (basement ceiling) has the "china cabinet" shake type of vibration.  Not really any noticeable bounce or sponginess. Just vibration - the high stiffness, low mass…

December 13, 2024

My son just bought his first home.  I would like to put together a toolbox of useful things for him.  I am thinking the stuff I use the most -…

December 10, 2024

From concrete floor to centerline of drain is 19-1/2".  Going with either a 18" or 24" vanity, most likely 18" since it's a small powder room.  As you can see…

December 10, 2024

Soliciting framing advice:Did the framer put this bathroom window in crooked? The right side of the window is 3/4” higher than the left. You can see there’s a scrolled strip…

December 9, 2024

I am in the process of building a new home in North Carolina.  I have a designer/builder lined up, who I trust and saw other homes they built.  But I…

December 6, 2024

I'm retrofitting a double pocket door in an old house and want to use Johnson Hardware's 2020 rollers and their heavy 200 series I-beam track. For 2' double doors Johnson…