Homeowner Forum / Construction / March 2008

I'm putting in an extension with a floating concrete slab and am
wondering about plumbing a toilet and wondering about setting it
right on the slab. The line will run out to a septic system and
was set a little too close to the surface so that the entrance

I've put down sand prior to laying the first red brick of a walkway to the
front door. I've got 2-3 inches of sand simply because this brings the level
up to the bottom of the steps to the door.
Is it better to have less sand? Is it better to build up earth rather than

As a follow-up to a previous post:
There's a product called Concrobium Mold Control (manufactured in
Toronto) which can be used to "inoculate" new wood frame construction
against  subsequent mold formation.  Instructions say it will provide

Plans to Convert Your Car to Burn Water
Gas prices here on the West Coast have risen to all time highs, some
areas as high as $4/gallon. But, don't worry by the time summer hits
we are supposed to be experiencing even higher prices.

Greets all,
I'm looking for a place to buy a "pre-formed synthetic rubber flashing
boot" to make a waterproof seal around a pressure-treated 4x4 on a deck.
I've seen such things mentioned in books, but can't seem to find a source

Can anyone tell me where I can find the metal primer made by Jasco ?
Their website claims it is sold by Lowe's,  Ace Hardware, etc, but I cannot
find it anywhere.
Anyone know where to buy this product please ?

Please tell me how to reinforce concrete with glass fibers.
Should the glass fibers be saturated with resin before pouring the
cement?
Or is it just similar to chicken wire reinforced concrete wherein you

I'm wondering if anyone here uses any type of small digital video camera
for inspecting wall cavities. Specifically, to reduce the amount of
patching, I was considering buying one of those little "wireless spy cams"
and attaching some bright LED lights to it so I could drill a ...

What's the consensus out there on the best tool to drive screws?
About the only way I can prevent cam-out with longer screws is
to use screws with hex or torx heads.
...Bob

Question about installing a Frigidaire GLCF386DS gas range...
See sketch here:
http://www.geocities.com/claudeballsjr/range.html
This sketch shows the gas supply pipe coming from the wall as now is. I don't have the new range here and can't find info at frigidaire.com or from the ...

Hello all -- I  need some ideas...
I'm planning a 160sq ft retaining wall that will not go higher than
three feet.  My wife found the stone that she wants at RCP block--a
local brick and stone vendor.

I did it in the bath . I started with hot water and vinegar 1to1.. let set
10 15 min.
I then scared the paper with a roller thing and spayed on DIF from Lowes..
It did better but left some scars.

construction workers here in the city think it'sool to ahve marojuana leaf
logos on theirr helmets
i have yet to find any sky crane worker have any idea how many psi is in the
hydraulic cylinders

Last September/October I had a new 40x60' pad in front of my garage
poured along with a 45x4' sidewalk from the house to the garage. This
company also did a 250' asphalt turnaround. (I couldn't afford all
concrete)

peter
your are absolutely marevelous!! where did you get  your magnicant education
re trolling, english sentence construction?  Your troll o meter is the most
intelligent meter i have ever seen!! your teachers would be so proud of you