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Is it possible my I-joist is damaged?

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:26:00 +0000

My home had I-joists supporting the plywood floor. I had the plywood replaced, and when the contractors were pulling it up, I noticed they were ripping off a top layer of the joists. I asked them to stop and called the foreman over to evaluate. He says it did not damage the integrity of the I-beam, but I don't know if I can trust his word on that. What do you think?

-Carlos

Can I safely move a support post?

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:00:00 +0000

I bought a house with an unfinished basement and there's a support post right in the middle of the I-beam. To properly frame out the room, is it possible to move it three feet off center and not have it cause any issues structurally? It's a two-story home.

-Denis

Whose job is it to measure for a kitchen remodel?

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:32:00 +0000

The design plan of my new kitchen cabinets said the end of the cabinets would terminate with inches of wall space showing. When the cabinets were installed there was a whole foot of wall space. When I questioned my contractor, he said it's not his job to measure - it's my job. Is this true?

-SO

How can I remove a column from my basement?

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:51:00 +0000

I have a structural beam in my basement that has a 15 foot span with a lally column at seven feet. The beam is three 2x8s pocketed into the foundation on both sides. There are no walls or beams above this beam. How can I remove it?

-Anthony

What are the best boards to use for building a deck?

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 19:33:00 +0000

I want to build a 16" x 16" deck. What size boards should I use?

-Mike

What's the best way to move a washer and dryer?

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:58:00 +0000

If I wanted to relocate my washer and dryer to a newly constructed out building to save a little room in my house, how would I handle the drainage? Also, if I created a rain garden next to the out building, can I drain it into the rain garden?

How do I reattach wires going from the thermostat to the fireplace?

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 18:35:00 +0000

I have a continental gas fireplace, and the wires from the thermostat to the fireplace have come disconnected at the fireplace. There are four wires: yellow, red, green, and black. There are three vertical terminal posts labeled from top to bottom TP TH, TP, and TH. Can you tell me which wires go where? Thanks.

-Gary

DIY remodeling newbie? How do you start?

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:43:00 +0000

It's easy to look at videos of DIY projects and think, "I could do that." But if you've never done it, you could get in over your head. Here's some basic advice for DIY remodeling beginners.

How can I restore peeling cabinets?

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:55:00 +0000

My kitchen cabinets are oak/particle board. The two lower cabinets by the sink are peeling and the finish has peeled away. Is there a way to fix this? I am afraid if I go to the effort to refinish them, they won't match the cabinets on the top.

-AM

How do I get rid of black mold?

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 18:51:00 +0000

My home doesn't have a foundation - it has a concrete floor. The outside of my home has siding. I am starting to get a lot of black mold inside my home on almost all my walls from the bottom of the wall up to about two feet high. What materials do I need to eliminate this problem?

-Alek

What's the average cost to build a tunnel?

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:21:00 +0000

If I were to build a tunnel made primarily out of wood that is about 7 feet tall and 8 feet long and 4-5 feet wide, how much would it cost?

-Zoe

Frozen pipes: Are your water lines ready for frigid temperatures?

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:54:00 +0000

Try these cures for the cold room blues this winter

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:17:00 +0000

Autumn home maintenance: Keeping critters out of your home

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 20:21:00 +0000

Construction specs: taking the guesswork out of remodeling

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 16:31:00 +0000

Fireplace maintenance: don't let your autumn go up in smoke

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:01:00 +0000

Geothermal heat pump systems: The future of home heating?

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 19:52:00 +0000

Fall Home Maintenance Tasks: Getting to know your gutters

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:17:00 +0000

The housing recovery: Good for home remodeling?

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 16:31:00 +0000

Home remodeling: Beat the heat this summer

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:01:00 +0000