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ARCHITECT, n. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money. - Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914), The Devil's Dictionary, 1911

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On-Topic Discussions     [Switch to:  Gallery  |  Conversations] More Recent Messages...   |   Page: 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48   49   50   51   52   53   54   55   56   57   58   59   60   61   62   63   64   65   66   67   Soundproofing two-family house Posted by: bostonhome on Tue, Sep 8, 09 at 9:54 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 12, 09 at 20:46 stupid question about location of knob hole in door Posted by: swampwiz on Thu, Sep 10, 09 at 22:50 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 12, 09 at 13:30 Some questions about real width of door and rough opening Posted by: swampwiz on Fri, Sep 11, 09 at 23:04 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 12, 09 at 11:45 Lifespan of electrical heated flooring Posted by: just_julie on Wed, Sep 9, 09 at 9:16 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 12, 09 at 11:17 Estimating Building Costs Posted by: tfrielin on Tue, Sep 8, 09 at 11:25 14 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 12, 09 at 9:11 Anyone heard of Storm Block (puncture-resistant drywall)? Posted by: porkozone on Fri, Sep 11, 09 at 8:19 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Sep 11, 09 at 21:34 How to handle spray insulation & future electrical fixtures? Posted by: swampwiz on Tue, Sep 8, 09 at 13:43 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Sep 11, 09 at 17:50 Negotiating with builders Posted by: tooskinneejs on Mon, Sep 7, 09 at 9:34 62 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Sep 11, 09 at 9:42 Slateline shingles by certainteed Posted by: volvo_85 on Sun, Sep 6, 09 at 15:37 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Sep 10, 09 at 22:27 How to do window exterior casing with siding? Posted by: swampwiz on Wed, Sep 9, 09 at 4:09 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Sep 10, 09 at 19:25 Adhesive for Eldorado Stone light boxes? Posted by: cyndo on Wed, Sep 9, 09 at 11:55 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Sep 10, 09 at 15:50 Stained 'V-Groove' Porch Ceiling Posted by: monicakm on Sat, May 2, 09 at 23:53 12 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Sep 10, 09 at 15:36 Is there a maximum depth of open cell insulation? Posted by: swampwiz on Thu, Sep 10, 09 at 3:39 1 follow-up, posted on Thu, Sep 10, 09 at 8:58 Job site theft Posted by: honey1 on Wed, Sep 2, 09 at 8:48 19 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 8, 09 at 15:11 (AAA) American Arbitration Association Posted by: honey1 on Tue, Sep 8, 09 at 8:52 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Sep 8, 09 at 13:36 What about an exterior door with shading? Posted by: swampwiz on Wed, Sep 2, 09 at 17:32 Any concerns for sheetrock using 24' stud spacing Posted by: swampwiz on Sat, Sep 5, 09 at 2:02 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Sep 8, 09 at 8:34 Why would a framer use double studs for a hip/valley rafter? Posted by: swampwiz on Sun, Sep 6, 09 at 3:10 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Sep 7, 09 at 22:56 structural questions and cedar v groove,match Posted by: chipou812 on Fri, Sep 4, 09 at 21:00 1 follow-up, posted on Mon, Sep 7, 09 at 22:45 Seeking water softener opinions/insight Posted by: micahjo on Wed, Jan 7, 09 at 23:40 33 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Sep 7, 09 at 8:37 Documenting my build. Please critique and comment. Posted by: fisherking87 on Sat, Jan 10, 09 at 2:48 50 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Sep 6, 09 at 22:51 Summerlake Kitchen HELP!!! Posted by: basketcase-2008 on Sat, Sep 5, 09 at 10:20 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Sep 6, 09 at 8:40 Anyone wanna review a bid we received? Posted by: iamsum on Sun, Aug 16, 09 at 5:18 28 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 5, 09 at 23:24 What is the best water supply line material Posted by: jeffinmonterey on Sat, Sep 5, 09 at 0:06 1 follow-up, posted on Sat, Sep 5, 09 at 11:31 Don Gardner - Forrester Plan Posted by: talley_2009 on Tue, Sep 1, 09 at 10:06 Pics of Your Bedroom Closets Posted by: omeyers on Sat, Aug 29, 09 at 21:51 Can you look at our wood floor layout/direction/pattern? Posted by: thepond on Wed, Sep 2, 09 at 19:14 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 5, 09 at 0:50 red siding? Posted by: miscindy on Fri, Aug 28, 09 at 21:32 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Sep 4, 09 at 13:17 outdoor lamp post height? Posted by: dogbone on Wed, Sep 2, 09 at 18:36 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Sep 4, 09 at 7:21 Cruiser1 House Plans - Input please Posted by: allison0704 on Tue, Sep 1, 09 at 16:31 14 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Sep 3, 09 at 23:54 Next 30 messages...   |   Page: 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48   49   50   51   52   53   54   55   56   57   58   59   60   61   62   63   64   65   66   67 On-Topic Discussions     [Switch to:  Gallery  |  Conversations]

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