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DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 10-18-2008, 05:20 PM
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Posted By woody99
speedy check for proper wireing...

I have been through the same thing. Most home improvement stores sell a nifty little tester for checking 3 prong outlets. it can indicate no ground, open ground, hot/common reversal and other things....
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-15-2008, 03:11 PM
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Posted By woody99
Thanks for the encouragement....

Thanks for the encouragement. I have a good amount of DIY genes in me, but it is always good to hear from someone who has "walked in my shoes"...

Oh ya....What's a Building inspector??? :D

I...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-14-2008, 10:46 AM
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Posted By woody99
supporting (pun intended) info on termite repairs...

I may have not been clear about how I went about this. I did not "splice" the supporting beam under the house. I cut the existing beam to the first support post that was solid, and damage free. The...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-13-2008, 09:30 AM
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Posted By woody99
lets hear it for the sawzall....

After wearing out 2 Ice-picks (:D ) testing the beams, and posts, I was able to narrow down the damage. I have removed, and replaced an 18" section of the main front support beam, tied it to the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-09-2008, 03:39 PM
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Views: 6,901
Posted By woody99
termite repair questions....

I have an old house in Northern California. Recently, because of deterioration of the front porch, my wife and I embarked on the project of tearing down, and rebuilding the porch. This is not the...
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