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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   Tuff N' Dri foundation waterproofing Posted by: cedar32 on Tue, Jul 7, 09 at 16:34 10 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Jul 22, 09 at 7:55 Please post pics of your light stained concrete floors Posted by: mscajunpie on Mon, Jul 20, 09 at 21:32 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jul 21, 09 at 23:59 bed room layout Posted by: crazyone on Mon, Jun 22, 09 at 21:06 10 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jul 21, 09 at 23:40 stupid question - placement of outer wall studs at slab perimeter Posted by: swampwiz on Sat, Jul 18, 09 at 19:13 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jul 21, 09 at 23:29 How is boundary at wall for spray foam in rafters set up? Posted by: swampwiz on Sun, Jul 19, 09 at 3:13 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jul 21, 09 at 23:12 Will I have a problem using 24' studs? Posted by: swampwiz on Sun, Jul 19, 09 at 17:21 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jul 21, 09 at 22:58 My first home: Am I over doing it really with size? Posted by: mynewhome2009 on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 23:42 26 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jul 21, 09 at 22:13 bathtub shower unit Posted by: cedar32 on Mon, Jul 20, 09 at 20:16 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jul 21, 09 at 9:29 variance from quote Posted by: firstlastbuild on Mon, Jul 20, 09 at 14:44 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jul 21, 09 at 9:02 How to attach LVL to metal post Posted by: mudball on Sun, Jul 19, 09 at 19:20 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Jul 20, 09 at 18:46 Anyone building a Frank Betz Kennewick? Posted by: pjp65 on Fri, Apr 17, 09 at 9:09 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Jul 20, 09 at 18:45 Opinions, please of our houseplan. Posted by: amyleigh628 on Sat, Jul 18, 09 at 19:07 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Jul 20, 09 at 13:06 Re-Certifying Appraisal at Closing Posted by: insijs on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 17:41 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Jul 20, 09 at 12:04 'marketing fee' in building contract ??? Posted by: smlindberg on Thu, Jul 9, 09 at 0:41 35 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Jul 19, 09 at 23:26 Does the slab wall need to be widened if using extra sheathing? Posted by: swampwiz on Sat, Jul 18, 09 at 15:07 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Jul 19, 09 at 21:20 Working Exterior Shutters Posted by: icandoitalso on Sun, Jul 12, 09 at 12:51 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Jul 19, 09 at 1:04 Energy Efficiency Design and Building Codes Posted by: utahcanadian on Sat, Jul 18, 09 at 4:37 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Jul 18, 09 at 20:17 Your Opinion Home Depot Sliding Glass Door NUporte 60x80 Cherry Posted by: gt78 on Thu, Jul 16, 09 at 8:19 What's the pros and cons of open and closed cell foam spray? Posted by: swampwiz on Tue, Jul 14, 09 at 15:31 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Jul 18, 09 at 17:53 Don Gardner Chestnut Hill House Plan Posted by: amyleigh628 on Wed, Jul 15, 09 at 14:14 Building Cost Estimate Posted by: lowball on Wed, Jul 15, 09 at 13:23 Dumpster Co Ran Over Tree in Yard - Should They Pay? Posted by: dreamywhite on Tue, Jul 14, 09 at 8:36 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Jul 18, 09 at 11:48 Need Door Help Posted by: susanconn on Thu, Jul 16, 09 at 23:25 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 21:47 Stupid question: what exactly goes outside of the studs? Posted by: swampwiz on Tue, Jul 14, 09 at 1:07 16 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 19:44 Is the recommended R-value for the cavity or the total area? Posted by: swampwiz on Wed, Jul 15, 09 at 3:42 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 19:34 What should be put b/w roof plywood decking & shingles Posted by: swampwiz on Thu, Jul 16, 09 at 15:00 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 19:29 What material are you using for your subfloor? Posted by: dreamywhite on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 15:53 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 19:24 How are newel posts usually secured? Posted by: ajsmama on Wed, Jul 15, 09 at 21:22 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 17:08 Question about acoustic treatment using open cell foam Posted by: swampwiz on Thu, Jul 16, 09 at 20:10 1 follow-up, posted on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 12:32 price quote time? Posted by: crazyone on Wed, Jul 15, 09 at 15:54 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 10:56 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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