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April 4, 2023

I have a detached garage that I just had built, the inside is unfinished but I am planning on finishing it myself.  I am not a fan of drywall and…

April 3, 2023

I'm having a new house built. Recently, the builder had the drywall primed.  After this, I saw that none of the rough in openings had been covered.  So there's primer…

April 2, 2023

How do I PM another member?

March 30, 2023

Recently purchased a home and discovered some old, but dry, water damage on one of the elevations. Pulled off the wallpaper and wood paneling on the inside in the area…

March 30, 2023

I have a manufactured one story home With a basement with 10’ ceilings.I can only access my attic with a ladder up to a small square opening. Big hassle.Is there…

March 29, 2023

Hi planning to build a cottage in northern Ohio. Building plan specs 11 7/8 lvl beam as well as same size I joists. The joists will be hung from beam.…

March 29, 2023

We were finally able to move into our new to us home built in 1997.  Our licensed electrician put in AFCI’s in the panel.  Our new dishwasher is sporadically tripping…

March 28, 2023

I'm interviewing architects and design/build firms for a remodel/addition. To save money, I'm considering asking them to plan for contractor to do all framing and rough-in, then I'd do cabinet installs,…

March 28, 2023

The process of custom home building has various options which include choosing a location, selecting a floor plan, deciding on materials and finishes, and working with a builder or architect…

March 26, 2023

I am looking for advice on how to seal a new PVC pipe into an old concrete trench drain box. The original clay pipe was crushed by tree roots. The…