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    backyard mud and dogs...bad combo

    Easy fix. Get rid of the dogs!
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    Blown in Cellulose Insulation

    A few weeks back I was wondering how the DIY blown in cellulose insulation process was before I did it, but couldn't find any info. So, I am posting this about my experience. I bought 168 packages of the cellulose from Home Depot ($8.96 per bag). We added a 2nd floor addition, so this was for a...
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    HVAC for 2nd Story Addition?

    Update: I had 3 local trane dealers come to give me qoutes. 2 of them did, 1 came and looked at the job, but ended up blowing me off for the quote. The 2 that did were very close to each other. 1 qouted XR12 Central Air units with the old refrigerent. I asked him to reqoute with the same model...
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    Going rate for poured concrete foundation?

    Update, I was given a price of $7000. This price included 10"x20" footing w/ 2 rebars, 10" x 8' wall w/ 2 rebars and rebar in existing mating wall, waterproofing, and 4" slab floor. Everything is done except for the floors, which will be done this weekend. Framer starts Monday.
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    Going rate for poured concrete foundation?

    Anyone know the going rate per linear foot for a poured concrete foundation? My situation is I will be putting on a 16'x26' addition over a full basement. The newly added foundation will be 3 walls, as it will be tieing into the existing structure. The addition will be preferably over a full...
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    HVAC for 2nd Story Addition?

    I am in the process of designing a 2nd floor addition to my 1500 sf ranch. The current forced hot air, gas furnace is in the basement. I plan on having it replaced with a new Trane with central air. Will I be able to have one unit to heat/cool the 1st and 2nd floor? Can I have the duct work...
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