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March 10, 2024

Hello all,Designing home in zone 6, slab on grade. Shooting for ACH50 of under 1.5 and well insulated.  2 BR, 2BA, open concept, roughly 1700 SF, all electric, solar-ready. Will…

March 9, 2024

I live in central Ohio and plan to build a 20x20 pavilion this summer. I think it will be something like this, although I have not drawn up detailed plans…

March 7, 2024

Renovating a kitchen and in the 2x4 hip rafter above there is a 4x4 laying across the 2x4 ceiling joists (no fasteners, just laying there) and a 2x4 nailed to…

March 7, 2024

I have a brand new GE Profile Gas Range model PGS930YPFS. When using the timer function the clock continues to be displayed on the front panel. I have contacted GE…

March 6, 2024

I am building my home in Northern Wisconsin.  The walls are 2x6 advanced framing and moving outward to 1/2" OSB and then 1.5" of foam board and then vertical standing…

March 5, 2024

Hi all, I am building a 10x10 shed, pressure-treated (ground contact grade) 4x4s sitting on pier blocks. I realized I didn't use any separation between the concrete block and the…

March 1, 2024

I'm renovating an older house and have gutted two bathrooms and added a powder room.  I have always paid others to do my tiling, but this time going to try…

February 29, 2024

I'm looking to install a new vinyl window in an existing house with OSB sheathing and Hardiboard siding.  There is no existing rough opening, I would be making that as…

February 28, 2024

Hello all, I plan on upgrading my house's ventilation system and need your help. It is a 2,240 sqft 3 story single family home built in 1995 located in MI. I…

February 27, 2024

I have a problem with the electrical outlet on my tiled kitchen backsplash.  It seems that a contractor fastened the outlet to the box using wood screws.   As a…