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  1. STB

    Is this cement or concrete?

    STB, Apr 19, 2018
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    Silentrunning
    Nov 20, 2018 at 6:22 PM
  2. WillEd

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

    WillEd, Nov 17, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    44
    Silentrunning
    Nov 19, 2018 at 10:17 AM
  3. Wilko

    Plasticiser for mortar pointing?

    Wilko, Nov 12, 2018
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    60
    Wilko
    Nov 12, 2018
  4. panlondon

    Re-use exusting uPVC windows

    panlondon, Oct 15, 2018
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    2
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    90
    Doghouse Riley
    Oct 31, 2018
  5. mino

    DIY hardware for floating bench

    mino, Oct 16, 2018
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    125
    mino
    Oct 16, 2018
  6. Markred5

    Sewage pipes

    Markred5, Oct 16, 2018
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    75
    Markred5
    Oct 16, 2018
  7. Happyduck

    Load bearing internal wall not fully supported?

    Happyduck, Oct 13, 2018
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    1
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    82
    Happyduck
    Oct 15, 2018
  8. Retired

    Flag lifting.

    Retired, Oct 6, 2018
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    10
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    140
    Ian
    Oct 13, 2018
  9. Retired

    New front entrance.

    Retired, Sep 6, 2018 ... 2
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    280
    Retired
    Oct 6, 2018
  10. merickovach

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

    merickovach, Sep 27, 2018
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    78
    merickovach
    Sep 27, 2018
  11. Entrigo

    Roof leak - soaked chipboard roof and MDF stairs

    Entrigo, Sep 23, 2018
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    75
    Entrigo
    Sep 26, 2018
  12. Barrysh

    Renewing a dpc the old way

    Barrysh, Aug 23, 2018
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    7
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    252
    Retired
    Sep 4, 2018
  13. martin68

    Lead flashing above "lean to" roof, help!

    martin68, Jul 30, 2018
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    175
    martin68
    Jul 30, 2018
  14. Treumann

    Pouring a slab next to a concrete apron.

    Treumann, Jul 21, 2018
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    149
    Treumann
    Jul 21, 2018
  15. jake12345

    Fence issue

    jake12345, Jun 4, 2018
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    1
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    887
    zimmy1948
    Jun 24, 2018
  16. Mike26

    How best to patch this?

    Mike26, Jun 4, 2018
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    2
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    796
    zimmy1948
    Jun 24, 2018
  17. Jimbob5799

    Alternative to heavy Concrete Lintels ?

    Jimbob5799, May 28, 2018
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    1
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    784
    ralphhughes
    May 30, 2018
  18. Anthony Long

    Concreting old "flowerbed"

    Anthony Long, May 20, 2018
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    0
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    761
    Anthony Long
    May 20, 2018
  19. GreenOrange7

    Tips to build a greenhouse

    GreenOrange7, May 20, 2018
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    746
    GreenOrange7
    May 20, 2018
  20. tomK

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

    tomK, May 16, 2018
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    730
    tomK
    May 16, 2018
  21. outdoor4500

    Outdoor Fireplace

    outdoor4500, May 7, 2018
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    733
    outdoor4500
    May 7, 2018
  22. Rolyak

    60+ year old concrete slab needs lifted

    Rolyak, Apr 21, 2018
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    3
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    782
    trimmitomii
    May 1, 2018
  23. captainb

    Outbuilding into habitable room

    captainb, Apr 4, 2018
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    1
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    731
    Selfdoz
    Apr 27, 2018
  24. WillyG

    Front Porch Structure Question

    WillyG, Mar 29, 2018
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    681
    WillyG
    Mar 29, 2018
  25. Jeffrey Coon

    Double banding 8x12 shed

    Jeffrey Coon, Mar 24, 2018
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    699
    Jeffrey Coon
    Mar 24, 2018
  26. Brian Fleming

    Deck building footer

    Brian Fleming, Mar 12, 2018
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    1
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    741
    Lacquer Head
    Mar 22, 2018
  27. Curtis62

    Concrete Slab for a workshop info please - novice

    Curtis62, Mar 21, 2018
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    713
    Curtis62
    Mar 21, 2018
  28. Shawn

    What size fence gate

    Shawn, Mar 15, 2018
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    688
    Shawn
    Mar 15, 2018
  29. Thomv

    Outdoor Kitchen

    Thomv, Mar 11, 2018
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    692
    Thomv
    Mar 11, 2018
  30. FarmhouseFan

    Insulated wall options

    FarmhouseFan, Mar 11, 2018
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    681
    FarmhouseFan
    Mar 11, 2018
  31. adrian ward

    Ceiling of Shared Access

    adrian ward, Mar 9, 2018
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    642
    adrian ward
    Mar 9, 2018
  32. Thomv

    Cinder Block Removal

    Thomv, Feb 17, 2018
    Replies:
    1
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    715
    stuart45
    Feb 19, 2018
  33. James Vizard

    Insulating 70's Timber Frame

    James Vizard, Feb 15, 2018
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    0
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    662
    James Vizard
    Feb 15, 2018
  34. nafischer90

    Joist Stabilization

    nafischer90, Feb 3, 2018
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    654
    nafischer90
    Feb 3, 2018
  35. Juan D

    6" thermalite pros and cons

    Juan D, Jan 23, 2018
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    5
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    685
    stuart45
    Jan 30, 2018
  36. Jonathan Sharman

    Can I sink a garden building to get more headroom?

    Jonathan Sharman, Jan 24, 2018
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    645
    Jonathan Sharman
    Jan 24, 2018
  37. Pam

    Metal shed with wind causing noise in the wall

    Pam, Jan 21, 2018
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    620
    Pam
    Jan 21, 2018
  38. Will N.

    Wall options with minimal foundations

    Will N., Jan 21, 2018
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    605
    Will N.
    Jan 21, 2018
  39. NEWDIYER

    Securing pallets for an outdoor kitchen

    NEWDIYER, Dec 26, 2017
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    1
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    648
    Brian Brooks
    Jan 6, 2018
  40. Brian Brooks

    Beam size advice

    Brian Brooks, Jan 5, 2018
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    0
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    587
    Brian Brooks
    Jan 5, 2018
  41. Jay P

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

    Jay P, Nov 29, 2017
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    0
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    651
    Jay P
    Nov 29, 2017
  42. Skooter

    Retaing Wall

    Skooter, Nov 8, 2017
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    1
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    658
    stuart45
    Nov 11, 2017
  43. RRB

    Vaulting a ceiling

    RRB, Nov 3, 2017
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    0
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    636
    RRB
    Nov 3, 2017
  44. Jacob_

    Build Log: My Underground Shop

    Jacob_, Nov 2, 2017
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    613
    Jacob_
    Nov 2, 2017
  45. ktotesss

    Need help identifying the make-up of these surfaces

    ktotesss, Oct 13, 2017
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    761
    ktotesss
    Oct 13, 2017
  46. LP18

    How safe are hairline ceiling cracks?

    LP18, Aug 4, 2017
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    2
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    747
    Woodsy
    Oct 11, 2017
  47. Kevin911

    Sunken path beside house

    Kevin911, Jun 4, 2017
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    2
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    758
    Amish_Fighter_Pilot
    Oct 8, 2017
  48. Amish_Fighter_Pilot

    Insulating our tiny mobile home

    Amish_Fighter_Pilot, Oct 6, 2017
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    0
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    583
    Amish_Fighter_Pilot
    Oct 6, 2017
  49. obriend6

    Retaining Wall Question

    obriend6, Sep 4, 2017
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    660
    obriend6
    Sep 4, 2017
  50. mcarmichael

    Common Rafter Sistering

    mcarmichael, Sep 3, 2017
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    0
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    654
    mcarmichael
    Sep 3, 2017
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