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  1. Retired

    New front entrance.

    Retired, Sep 6, 2018
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    Retired
    Sep 21, 2018 at 3:04 PM
  2. Barrysh

    Renewing a dpc the old way

    Barrysh, Aug 23, 2018
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    192
    Retired
    Sep 4, 2018
  3. martin68

    Lead flashing above "lean to" roof, help!

    martin68, Jul 30, 2018
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    124
    martin68
    Jul 30, 2018
  4. Treumann

    Pouring a slab next to a concrete apron.

    Treumann, Jul 21, 2018
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    93
    Treumann
    Jul 21, 2018
  5. jake12345

    Fence issue

    jake12345, Jun 4, 2018
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    842
    zimmy1948
    Jun 24, 2018
  6. Mike26

    How best to patch this?

    Mike26, Jun 4, 2018
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    746
    zimmy1948
    Jun 24, 2018
  7. STB

    Is this cement or concrete?

    STB, Apr 19, 2018
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    2
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    797
    zimmy1948
    Jun 24, 2018
  8. Jimbob5799

    Alternative to heavy Concrete Lintels ?

    Jimbob5799, May 28, 2018
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    740
    ralphhughes
    May 30, 2018
  9. Anthony Long

    Concreting old "flowerbed"

    Anthony Long, May 20, 2018
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    718
    Anthony Long
    May 20, 2018
  10. GreenOrange7

    Tips to build a greenhouse

    GreenOrange7, May 20, 2018
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    693
    GreenOrange7
    May 20, 2018
  11. tomK

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

    tomK, May 16, 2018
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    681
    tomK
    May 16, 2018
  12. outdoor4500

    Outdoor Fireplace

    outdoor4500, May 7, 2018
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    682
    outdoor4500
    May 7, 2018
  13. Rolyak

    60+ year old concrete slab needs lifted

    Rolyak, Apr 21, 2018
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    734
    trimmitomii
    May 1, 2018
  14. captainb

    Outbuilding into habitable room

    captainb, Apr 4, 2018
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    1
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    697
    Selfdoz
    Apr 27, 2018
  15. WillyG

    Front Porch Structure Question

    WillyG, Mar 29, 2018
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    651
    WillyG
    Mar 29, 2018
  16. Jeffrey Coon

    Double banding 8x12 shed

    Jeffrey Coon, Mar 24, 2018
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    666
    Jeffrey Coon
    Mar 24, 2018
  17. Brian Fleming

    Deck building footer

    Brian Fleming, Mar 12, 2018
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    1
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    705
    Lacquer Head
    Mar 22, 2018
  18. Curtis62

    Concrete Slab for a workshop info please - novice

    Curtis62, Mar 21, 2018
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    671
    Curtis62
    Mar 21, 2018
  19. Shawn

    What size fence gate

    Shawn, Mar 15, 2018
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    656
    Shawn
    Mar 15, 2018
  20. Thomv

    Outdoor Kitchen

    Thomv, Mar 11, 2018
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    651
    Thomv
    Mar 11, 2018
  21. FarmhouseFan

    Insulated wall options

    FarmhouseFan, Mar 11, 2018
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    645
    FarmhouseFan
    Mar 11, 2018
  22. adrian ward

    Ceiling of Shared Access

    adrian ward, Mar 9, 2018
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    604
    adrian ward
    Mar 9, 2018
  23. Thomv

    Cinder Block Removal

    Thomv, Feb 17, 2018
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    1
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    670
    stuart45
    Feb 19, 2018
  24. James Vizard

    Insulating 70's Timber Frame

    James Vizard, Feb 15, 2018
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    0
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    623
    James Vizard
    Feb 15, 2018
  25. nafischer90

    Joist Stabilization

    nafischer90, Feb 3, 2018
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    622
    nafischer90
    Feb 3, 2018
  26. Juan D

    6" thermalite pros and cons

    Juan D, Jan 23, 2018
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    5
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    632
    stuart45
    Jan 30, 2018
  27. Jonathan Sharman

    Can I sink a garden building to get more headroom?

    Jonathan Sharman, Jan 24, 2018
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    607
    Jonathan Sharman
    Jan 24, 2018
  28. Pam

    Metal shed with wind causing noise in the wall

    Pam, Jan 21, 2018
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    579
    Pam
    Jan 21, 2018
  29. Will N.

    Wall options with minimal foundations

    Will N., Jan 21, 2018
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    0
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    574
    Will N.
    Jan 21, 2018
  30. NEWDIYER

    Securing pallets for an outdoor kitchen

    NEWDIYER, Dec 26, 2017
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    1
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    609
    Brian Brooks
    Jan 6, 2018
  31. Brian Brooks

    Beam size advice

    Brian Brooks, Jan 5, 2018
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    0
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    549
    Brian Brooks
    Jan 5, 2018
  32. Jay P

    Building a front structure/Awning for a small one-story bungalow

    Jay P, Nov 29, 2017
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    620
    Jay P
    Nov 29, 2017
  33. Skooter

    Retaing Wall

    Skooter, Nov 8, 2017
    Replies:
    1
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    620
    stuart45
    Nov 11, 2017
  34. RRB

    Vaulting a ceiling

    RRB, Nov 3, 2017
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    592
    RRB
    Nov 3, 2017
  35. Jacob_

    Build Log: My Underground Shop

    Jacob_, Nov 2, 2017
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    574
    Jacob_
    Nov 2, 2017
  36. ktotesss

    Need help identifying the make-up of these surfaces

    ktotesss, Oct 13, 2017
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    705
    ktotesss
    Oct 13, 2017
  37. LP18

    How safe are hairline ceiling cracks?

    LP18, Aug 4, 2017
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    2
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    706
    Woodsy
    Oct 11, 2017
  38. Kevin911

    Sunken path beside house

    Kevin911, Jun 4, 2017
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    2
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    704
    Amish_Fighter_Pilot
    Oct 8, 2017
  39. Amish_Fighter_Pilot

    Insulating our tiny mobile home

    Amish_Fighter_Pilot, Oct 6, 2017
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    0
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    545
    Amish_Fighter_Pilot
    Oct 6, 2017
  40. obriend6

    Retaining Wall Question

    obriend6, Sep 4, 2017
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    628
    obriend6
    Sep 4, 2017
  41. mcarmichael

    Common Rafter Sistering

    mcarmichael, Sep 3, 2017
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    614
    mcarmichael
    Sep 3, 2017
  42. Konghol

    Deck Repairs - New home owner looking for advice

    Konghol, Aug 12, 2017
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    2
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    694
    Irv
    Aug 23, 2017
  43. dKirkwood

    Sheetrock a Garage Non-vented, No insulation, Gambrel Roof?

    dKirkwood, Aug 2, 2017
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    2
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    582
    dKirkwood
    Aug 3, 2017
  44. eaglecap

    Ranch Style Driveway Entry Gates

    eaglecap, Aug 1, 2017
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    0
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    915
    eaglecap
    Aug 1, 2017
  45. rayjay

    Identifying electrical device attached to exterior of my house

    rayjay, Jul 31, 2017
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    0
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    547
    rayjay
    Jul 31, 2017
  46. EchoFM

    Insulation in Downstairs Bathroom

    EchoFM, Jul 24, 2017
    Replies:
    1
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    651
    dovetail
    Jul 30, 2017
  47. sandk2k

    Creating hard floor outside for clip wooden panels

    sandk2k, Jun 27, 2017
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    630
    sandk2k
    Jun 27, 2017
  48. nemo2000

    Leak in roof - so what is this mould/rot please?

    nemo2000, Jun 22, 2017
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    2
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    598
    Johngo
    Jun 24, 2017
  49. gammiegirl8

    Shed Floor Anchor Help

    gammiegirl8, May 30, 2017
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    1
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    729
    Alex2662
    Jun 5, 2017
  50. Bill cox

    Mortar turning white

    Bill cox, Apr 28, 2016
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    3
    Views:
    1,225
    JPeters
    Jun 5, 2017
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