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Economical Quality Homes
September 24, 2024

Like everyone here, I enjoy fine homes. I am a Mechanical Engineer who has switched over to the hands on trades full time for the last year and pursuing my…
How to repair walls “bulging” from spray-in expanding foam
September 23, 2024

A few years ago, we had a company spray closed-cell foam into our already finished exterior basement walls. Construction is 16" OC steel studs covered with 5'8" drywall, taped, mudded,…
Which Nail Gun For Installing 1 x 4 Fir Decking
September 23, 2024

As described in a previous post, I will be replacing the 1 x 4 Fir Deck boards on my 36 year old 12' X 12' deck which is attached to…
Did I make a mistake?
September 18, 2024

I went around the exterior of my house and sealed the sill plate to the foundation due to gaps. The inside gap is also somewhat sealed by mortar. Now I'm…
Buying Used Heavy Equipment for Home Building Projects – Worth It?
September 18, 2024

I’m working on building a new home and debating whether to buy used heavy equipment like a backhoe or loader from Boom & Bucket to speed up the process. For…
Moisture of bottom of metal roof panels
September 17, 2024

I am in a bit of a panic and need some advice.I am in the third year of building a large shop .. finally putting the roof on. Just over…
Current Estimate’s on Electrical,Framing,Plumbing?
September 16, 2024

I built for 25 yrs. & I’am no longer familiar with cost per sq ft in N.C.Framing $4/sqft? On finish areas Garage?Electrical.$ 3/sqftPlumbing $ 600/ fixture ? ThanksAny help would…
Repair vapor barrier in basement slab after radon mitigation?
September 14, 2024

I had to put in a radon mitigation system in the basement. This required i drill out a hole slightly bigger than 4 ". Under the slab there was a…
Mgmahan?
September 14, 2024

MG.I have a referral question for a reliable Orange County contractor.long time Ohio buddy has a son there that is having trouble finding one.Any luck you’re in or near Orange…
Rockwool, What Happened!?!?
September 12, 2024

I was recommending Rockwool to my brother in law last week.I opened my Lowes app to send a link to the bags of R-15.I almost fell out of the chair.A…

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