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I am looking for a block in tassy, probibly around deloraine area and I am going to build my little dream cottage, are there any other owner builders in tassy...
5 Aug 9, 2009
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Cecilia Sharpley
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Just wondering what windows you all are using on your homes? I really like the look of Pella, but I've not really looked at anything else. Marcie...
22 Jun 29, 2009
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I am looking for a spreadsheet or program that I could use to quantify the materials that will be used to build a new house. I was thinking that it could be...
3 Jun 12, 2009
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PEX can go directly to your toilet or washbasin. The trouble is it looks ugly because it's red or blue. I'm thinking of painting the exposed part silver. Would...
2 May 20, 2009
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Clark Ellison
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Does anyone have any experience with SETS brand of tankless hot water heaters? I really like the idea of going tankless but want to stay away from natural gas...
4 May 20, 2009
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Just passing info on... This is a great company if you have projects going in Mexico. Their connections lead money there.   1 World Financing is a land...
1 May 20, 2009
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I'm not sure how new this product is but it's new to my experience. Structural Insulated Sheathing by Dow and others. Seems quite efficient and cost effective....
1 Jan 10, 2009
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I want to install a shower-tower in a shower made of glassblock. Is this feasible? or practicle? any experience out there? Thanx, Harry...
1 Dec 27, 2008
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I need to have a septic system at my new location. East Central Kansas. I've heard of concrete, fiberglass, plastic, etc. Anyone out there with experience and...
2 Nov 9, 2008
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What suggestions do you have for wiring to meet current and future technologies? I'm good with the ac and telephone lines and cable TV coax, but what about...
2 Oct 13, 2008
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clark ellison
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Hello, new member here- I have a question about installing vinyl siding. I am doing a remodel job, and part of it is replacing the siding. I have followed the...
4 Jul 10, 2008
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sorry can visit my blog http://home-interior-aha-const.blogspot.com...
1 Jul 8, 2008
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I'm in the early stages of planning a house and was hoping someone here can refer me to a good book on the subject of insulating. Specifically I would like to...
3 Jun 2, 2008
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I'm wondering if anyone on this forum has had experience installing natural gas supply lines. I am quite proficience with galvanized pipe for water. How does...
2 May 27, 2008
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clark ellison
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just had a wild thought today. since i live in georgia with dense clay soil, i considered the concept of forming basement walls by digging 9- 10 foot deep...
1 May 26, 2008
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Let's share ideas on Green Building techniques in a warm humid climate....
6 May 21, 2008
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After viewing feedback on my questions about heating & cooling systems it seems that proper insulation is a big key to sizing a system. So here's a few...
2 May 17, 2008
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1 May 17, 2008
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pal-eng
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I have an interesting problem. I'm trying to calculate the square footage in my 139-year-old house in Fairview, Utah (see photos in my photo album). There is a...
1 Apr 11, 2008
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Anyone owner building in the Houston area?? If so maybe we can help each other with sub contractors, deals, discounts, etc. Ray...
1 Apr 11, 2008
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Ok, you're on the ownerbuilder group page. So, you must have interest in saving a lot of money on your home. Do you have the experience/skills necessary to...
1 Apr 2, 2008
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Hello everyone, I live in Northern California, and I would like to add a full-sized basement below my house. At present, my house is an older Craftsman-style...
4 Apr 11, 2008
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Garrett Meinke
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Anyone got any experience building your own home in NJ? Please tell me approximate amount you spend on getting a permit. Thanks, Sunitha...
1 Mar 29, 2008
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I'd like to have radiant heat under a 3/4" plank wood floor. I'm concerned about angle nailing into the subfloor. Does anyone know how wood floor is installed...
8 Apr 11, 2008
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Garrett Meinke
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I too am interested in info on the Tankless water heaters. However, my question is more on the lines of capacity. I was told in order to be able to run more...
1 Mar 7, 2008
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Susan Maners
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1 Mar 7, 2008
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I am taking the plung into refinancing and remodeling. Do not know the first thing about remodeling so I am here to learn from all of you. I am a single...
1 Mar 7, 2008
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I've got a Rinnai (www.foreverhotwater.com) that works great. My conventional water heater blue on Christmas eve and one of my best friends is a plumber. He...
1 Mar 7, 2008
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Bill
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My wife and I have determined to build ourselves a house. I am documenting it from this point of decision forward on this blog: ...
7 Mar 7, 2008
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Ron
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Does anyone have personal experience with tankless water heaters? The concept seems good and lots of makers now but there have been some posts about someone...
1 Mar 4, 2008
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