Does anyone have any experience in how easy or hard it is to install precut metal pannels on the roof. It seems really easy and the quote I got for 1.95/lin...
I too went with Indy Mac and I just closed last Friday. I have already put in for my first draw but I havent seen a dime yet or heard from the inspector. I...
I cannot think of any cons on a metal roof. I have one and it is great. Me and my father-in-law just put one on his house and it is Farley simple to do. You...
Can someone give some do's and don'ts about putting insulation under my floor. Kind to use, etc. I live in a very humid climate from April to October....
I have found I can have insulation installed cheaper than I can buy it and install it myself. I would call an insulation company and get a bid. ... under...
As we get down to the last few details of our addition and remodeling, I was wondering if anyone had any advice about the sizes of heaters etc. We have 4...
I found this web site: http://www.AltEnergyStore.com/ It talk about payback on solar heat with 3-6 years and solar water heat 3-6 years. It does require a...
I would say that anything 2000 sq.ft and under would be fine for a 3 ton a/c unit. Helene & Robert Schuller <heleneschuller@...> wrote:As we get down...
The A/C company should show you their "manual J calculations" used to arrive at their decision for the size of the unit. Clark ... From: Aaron Jones To:...
Thanks Clark and also to Aaron for replying. We shall have to see what they say today. A test you might say <chuckle> And may the best A/c win :) Helene ...
Beverly here! Getting ready to build a home in 2 years. ... Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. [Non-text portions of this message...
Then you came here about the right time. So many people wait until they are ready to build before they get here. Welcome! Clark ... From: Beverly To:...
Hi Helene, Please inform the group of your decision and why the pick. Thanks, Warren ... what they ... win :) ... used to ... conditioning ... for a 3 ton ... ...
I will Warren.. I had 3 out today and have 2 more tomorrow. It really is quite an interesting exercise. I will report back. So far what I can say is that ...
If somebody has ideas/opinions on the floor-insulation, I'd like to hear it too, on list, please. Have read about a couple of different things. One of my big...
Hello everyone.....I just became a member of this group and am looking forward to all advice. I am listing what contractors I need to deal with in order to...
You may be close but you may want to use more specialized contractors for other thing such as having a low voltage electrical contractor for CATV / Telephone /...
Has anyone tried buying an used tractor or bobcat with a backhoe and a bucket for about $9000 to dig their own foundation, septic, road, and trenches for...
Warren, I rented a 2 machines for a week. My brother came out and dug everything in 6 full days. Bull dozer & the thing with the two scoops on each end(cant ...
... hear it ... One of my ... house. ... Good post - i also would like opinions. I started a new room - 12x18 - resting on concrete piers - a three season...
Hello. We have a contractor currently pricing all the items associated with building our new house. Right now it is a little more than we anticipated. It is...
One of the best ways I have found out to prevent damage to insulation from being damaged by animals, etc. is to use chicken wire to hold it up. It also allows...
... try Truck Trader: http://www.trucktraderonline.com/ or eBay. do you have any auction houses near you? (don't restrict yourself to auto auctions... regular...
I just have a little advice - I purchased too large of a unit - my house cools down quickly but it does not dehumidify properly. I think the problem was that...
I tried that - I have a neighbor who has a bobcat and will "rent" it to me for $25 an operating hour. that is a very good deal but I am no good with it and it...
It matters what you want. I made many tradeoffs and am just now getting to them after 11 years. We cut corners on no garage just a remote pole barn, cheap...
Instead of using fiberglass, have you thought of using foam or rigid foam board. I have seen this stuff up to 3 inches thick. The dog wont take it down and it...
Where's that neighbor when you need them. I rented a bobcat before. Spent a day watching a professional work one. And I got good with it. You have to have a...