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Conditioned attics
January 1, 2025

I have supply and return ducts in the attic. We remodeled our exterior this year and turned the attic into conditioned space. The old attic floor insulation was removed and…
PEX
December 31, 2024

Cutting this out and fixing it. Just wondering what caused this. Goodthing i found it, because it's ready to burst. Is it from spray foam? Kinked and heated too much.…
Seeking insights about the sales process
December 30, 2024

Hello everyone,I’m currently conducting research aimed at developing better tools for GCs, particularly focusing on improving the sales process.My goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the pain points…
Well insulated home is too warm.
December 28, 2024

My wife and I just completed building our home in Idaho——did much of the work ourselves as finding contractors I. Our areas was difficult——everyone wanted top dollar for poor quality…
HVAC Brackets, Stud Bays
December 23, 2024

Good afternoon. Looking at the attached picture you will see a return duct inside of a 2X4 studded wall. It sticks out ever so slightly, about 1/4" past the wall…
adding ceiling joists and insulating a vaulted ceiling
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…
Rough Sawn Sill Plate
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…
Temporary Wall Alternative
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…
Hvac return size
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…
Floor Vibration
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…

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