Homeowner Forum / Construction / August 2004

A question for the contractors:   How would you prefer that homeowners
request that you bid on a project for them? This would cover jobs such as
re-roofing, new HVAC work, foundation leveling, replacement driveway, etc.
In my work I am used to working with RFQ's (Request For ...

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is there anything wrong in principle with taking, say, a 12" LVL and ripping
it, to make two ~6" rafters?

Right now, my insulation in the attic comes above the joists.  If I
want to put down a floor for some extra storage, what options do I
have ?
I was thinking of placing 2x4 perpedicular to the joists and using

does anyone know if there is a rule of thumb for installing electrical and
plumbing in the same wall? like is there a certain distance that wiring,
receptacles, etc. should be located from plumbing?
thanks in advance

I was wondering If anyone knew If u have to have some kind of license in
order to break down a couple of acres in to single home lots, and build
houses to sell.

I see this retaining wall out my window every day. The first pic I took
a year ago. Last night it rained a lot. I've been waiting for this to
happen.
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Im on the last few steps of getting my shop done.  The toilet bowl is going
in this week.  I plan on putting tile in the bathroom - my question is - the
b/r is on the bottom floor - a slab - should I lay hardy board down b/f the
bowl goes in or after?

I'm a novice at renovations and I'm planning on finishing the basement and
I'm wondering what is the best way to keep the cold out. I've seen this
dricore stuff at Home Depot that is a tongue and groove style and very easy
to transport via the basement however, if I go the ...

I've done a google search, but really haven't been able to find the
answers that I'm looking for on two questions.  I really hope that
folks here can help me out.
We're looking at installing a half bathroom in a basement.  The

My contructor has just finished re-modeling the bathroom three days
ago, including installing new floor tile. However, I noticed that the
tile squeaks in several areas. My house was build in 1986 and has a
lot of squeky floors everywhere in the house. Inspector suggested that

Not quite on topic, but someone here might know (or know of a better group
to post to)
I'm wondering if anyone makes a bit for a Rotozip tool that can cut then
sheet steel or aluminum like that found on a PC case. (18-22gauge???)

I'm looking at a house in Northern Maine.
Built in the 60's
28 x 42 wood frame - nice flat gravel lot- concrete block basement-
cement slab floor.

What do you do in front of the dish washer and stove?   The dish washer
can't be raised up and the stove is presently level with the counter.
The instructions really don't say and I couldn't find specific
instructions online for these two items.

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