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  1. nick_noal

    Damp patches in chimney breast

    nick_noal, Jan 2, 2019
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    Retired
    Jan 17, 2019 at 4:15 PM
  2. pgaggini

    Problem with framing a room in basement

    pgaggini, Dec 29, 2018
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    117
    Dirtmechanic
    Jan 9, 2019
  3. cloudy

    Crawl space

    cloudy, Jan 8, 2019
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    56
    cloudy
    Jan 9, 2019
  4. Goatman

    Adding Concrete Blocks onto Painted Basement Floor Questions

    Goatman, Jan 1, 2019
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    111
    Goatman
    Jan 6, 2019
  5. GregoryHerbig

    Concrete Dilemma

    GregoryHerbig, Dec 4, 2018
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    5
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    153
    A J
    Jan 5, 2019
  6. fruitmouse

    Pebbledashing with very small crack that leaks in...(see pics)...

    fruitmouse, Dec 20, 2018
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    141
    plasterman54
    Jan 4, 2019
  7. ymelnic1

    Yard re-grading

    ymelnic1, Nov 23, 2018
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    2
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    132
    Dirtmechanic
    Jan 3, 2019
  8. tomK

    1"gravel topped with stone dust...will it work?

    tomK, May 16, 2018
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    782
    Dirtmechanic
    Jan 2, 2019
  9. Wilko

    Plasticiser for mortar pointing?

    Wilko, Nov 12, 2018
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    1
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    163
    Dirtmechanic
    Jan 2, 2019
  10. STB

    Is this cement or concrete?

    STB, Apr 19, 2018
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    969
    Dirtmechanic
    Jan 2, 2019
  11. bjn000

    I cracked bricks and mortar screwing into wall

    bjn000, Dec 18, 2018
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    112
    Dirtmechanic
    Jan 2, 2019
  12. googlealchemist

    How can I fix this hole in the wall?

    googlealchemist, Dec 7, 2018
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    292
    googlealchemist
    Dec 28, 2018
  13. rwh123

    Plywood ceiling for one story home

    rwh123, Dec 3, 2018
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    1
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    88
    Silentrunning
    Dec 3, 2018
  14. drhowie69

    Replacing A Missing Section Of Concrete From Front Walkway

    drhowie69, Nov 28, 2018
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    75
    Silentrunning
    Nov 28, 2018
  15. WillEd

    I have an unheated basement and want to insulate the ceiling containing all my water pipes.

    WillEd, Nov 17, 2018
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    3
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    134
    Silentrunning
    Nov 22, 2018
  16. panlondon

    Re-use exusting uPVC windows

    panlondon, Oct 15, 2018
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    2
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    147
    Doghouse Riley
    Oct 31, 2018
  17. mino

    DIY hardware for floating bench

    mino, Oct 16, 2018
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    183
    mino
    Oct 16, 2018
  18. Markred5

    Sewage pipes

    Markred5, Oct 16, 2018
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    140
    Markred5
    Oct 16, 2018
  19. Happyduck

    Load bearing internal wall not fully supported?

    Happyduck, Oct 13, 2018
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    1
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    136
    Happyduck
    Oct 15, 2018
  20. Retired

    Flag lifting.

    Retired, Oct 6, 2018
    Replies:
    10
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    204
    Ian
    Oct 13, 2018
  21. Retired

    New front entrance.

    Retired, Sep 6, 2018 ... 2
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    31
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    394
    Retired
    Oct 6, 2018
  22. merickovach

    Flat bar across 2X6's in basement to keep them from twisting

    merickovach, Sep 27, 2018
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    141
    merickovach
    Sep 27, 2018
  23. Entrigo

    Roof leak - soaked chipboard roof and MDF stairs

    Entrigo, Sep 23, 2018
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    2
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    113
    Entrigo
    Sep 26, 2018
  24. Barrysh

    Renewing a dpc the old way

    Barrysh, Aug 23, 2018
    Replies:
    7
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    307
    Retired
    Sep 4, 2018
  25. martin68

    Lead flashing above "lean to" roof, help!

    martin68, Jul 30, 2018
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    233
    martin68
    Jul 30, 2018
  26. Treumann

    Pouring a slab next to a concrete apron.

    Treumann, Jul 21, 2018
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    208
    Treumann
    Jul 21, 2018
  27. jake12345

    Fence issue

    jake12345, Jun 4, 2018
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    1
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    927
    zimmy1948
    Jun 24, 2018
  28. Mike26

    How best to patch this?

    Mike26, Jun 4, 2018
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    2
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    839
    zimmy1948
    Jun 24, 2018
  29. Jimbob5799

    Alternative to heavy Concrete Lintels ?

    Jimbob5799, May 28, 2018
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    1
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    816
    ralphhughes
    May 30, 2018
  30. Anthony Long

    Concreting old "flowerbed"

    Anthony Long, May 20, 2018
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    0
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    788
    Anthony Long
    May 20, 2018
  31. GreenOrange7

    Tips to build a greenhouse

    GreenOrange7, May 20, 2018
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    780
    GreenOrange7
    May 20, 2018
  32. outdoor4500

    Outdoor Fireplace

    outdoor4500, May 7, 2018
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    768
    outdoor4500
    May 7, 2018
  33. Rolyak

    60+ year old concrete slab needs lifted

    Rolyak, Apr 21, 2018
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    3
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    821
    trimmitomii
    May 1, 2018
  34. captainb

    Outbuilding into habitable room

    captainb, Apr 4, 2018
    Replies:
    1
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    762
    Selfdoz
    Apr 27, 2018
  35. WillyG

    Front Porch Structure Question

    WillyG, Mar 29, 2018
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    710
    WillyG
    Mar 29, 2018
  36. Jeffrey Coon

    Double banding 8x12 shed

    Jeffrey Coon, Mar 24, 2018
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    727
    Jeffrey Coon
    Mar 24, 2018
  37. Brian Fleming

    Deck building footer

    Brian Fleming, Mar 12, 2018
    Replies:
    1
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    778
    Lacquer Head
    Mar 22, 2018
  38. Curtis62

    Concrete Slab for a workshop info please - novice

    Curtis62, Mar 21, 2018
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    753
    Curtis62
    Mar 21, 2018
  39. Shawn

    What size fence gate

    Shawn, Mar 15, 2018
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    712
    Shawn
    Mar 15, 2018
  40. Thomv

    Outdoor Kitchen

    Thomv, Mar 11, 2018
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    735
    Thomv
    Mar 11, 2018
  41. FarmhouseFan

    Insulated wall options

    FarmhouseFan, Mar 11, 2018
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    711
    FarmhouseFan
    Mar 11, 2018
  42. adrian ward

    Ceiling of Shared Access

    adrian ward, Mar 9, 2018
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    0
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    673
    adrian ward
    Mar 9, 2018
  43. Thomv

    Cinder Block Removal

    Thomv, Feb 17, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    748
    stuart45
    Feb 19, 2018
  44. James Vizard

    Insulating 70's Timber Frame

    James Vizard, Feb 15, 2018
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    0
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    698
    James Vizard
    Feb 15, 2018
  45. nafischer90

    Joist Stabilization

    nafischer90, Feb 3, 2018
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    0
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    687
    nafischer90
    Feb 3, 2018
  46. Juan D

    6" thermalite pros and cons

    Juan D, Jan 23, 2018
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    5
    Views:
    736
    stuart45
    Jan 30, 2018
  47. Jonathan Sharman

    Can I sink a garden building to get more headroom?

    Jonathan Sharman, Jan 24, 2018
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    0
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    674
    Jonathan Sharman
    Jan 24, 2018
  48. Pam

    Metal shed with wind causing noise in the wall

    Pam, Jan 21, 2018
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    0
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    652
    Pam
    Jan 21, 2018
  49. Will N.

    Wall options with minimal foundations

    Will N., Jan 21, 2018
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    0
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    642
    Will N.
    Jan 21, 2018
  50. NEWDIYER

    Securing pallets for an outdoor kitchen

    NEWDIYER, Dec 26, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    688
    Brian Brooks
    Jan 6, 2018
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