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DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 05-08-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,144
Posted By thegogetter222
Thanks Neal. The attachment shows the...

Thanks Neal. The attachment shows the type/design of my siding. How would i attach the ledger board to this type of siding? I would strongly prefer to not remove the siding. Is there a filler or...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 04-02-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By thegogetter222
Serious Septic Tank Issue

We are starting to have serious septic issues with a flooded leach field. Before I can honestly address this issue, I would like to see if I can reroute any unnecessary water from utilizing our...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 03-22-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,144
Posted By thegogetter222
Lean-To connection to ribbed aluminum house/siding

Hi guys,
I'm planning my spring project of a lean-to against my garage. Its a pole barn style garage with lateral beams connection 6x6 pillars and ribbed aluminum siding. My question is, how to I...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 01-24-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By thegogetter222
Neal/friends, ever heard of this product: ...

Neal/friends, ever heard of this product:

http://www.septic-tank-maintenance.net

Its called New Tech Bio or NT-MAX and from what the reviews say its supposedly be the best and its 100%...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 01-21-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By thegogetter222
ah ha! the distribution box! Not too sure why i...

ah ha! the distribution box! Not too sure why i didn't think of that, but that is the next obvious place to look! Before I recreate the movie holes, whats the general distance from the outlet...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 01-21-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By thegogetter222
here we go... flooded leach field

Gents,
I need some non-biased advise. I have home that was built in 1995 that I bought on a foreclosure basis. I know the previous family was only 2 parents and maybe 2 kids at the most and even...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 10-30-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By thegogetter222
Where do my gutters lead to????

Hey guys, I cannot find where my gutters and 2 garage floor drains discharge too! We are on a well and septic system and I have confirmed 100% that they do NOT drain into the septic. I did this by...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Carpentry and Woodworking 07-30-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,529
Posted By thegogetter222
Great leads guys and great article! Thank you...

Great leads guys and great article! Thank you very much! I really don't anticipate having to build something on this back property but certainly something I should consider. I actually thought of...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Carpentry and Woodworking 07-26-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,529
Posted By thegogetter222
Using onsite timber to build a bridge

Hey guys, not too sure if this is the right forum for this question, but I have a very wet, low creek area that separates my home from the rest of our acreage. I was planning on digging out and...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Walls and Ceilings 06-07-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By thegogetter222
yes, correct. thanks for the clarification Joe. ...

yes, correct. thanks for the clarification Joe.

My plan for the L flashing across the entire front is to address any gaps between the block and the 6x6 or 4x4 inside corner posts. How do I...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Walls and Ceilings 06-06-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By thegogetter222
Gotcha, thank you guys. I'll certainly take the...

Gotcha, thank you guys. I'll certainly take the advice and remove the bottom row for siding and check for any mold, rot, or water damage. I think I'll then take the L-flashing and silicon barrier...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Walls and Ceilings 06-05-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By thegogetter222
anyone have plans for sealing up garage doors?

I'm planning a garage conversion to living space and looking for the rough specs for the proper way to enclose the doors. The one will be completely enclosed (no windows) and the other will be...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 06-05-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Posted By thegogetter222
Thanks Neal, are you talking specifically under...

Thanks Neal, are you talking specifically under the garage door framing when you recommend a "crush factor"? The rest of the garage is already framed and insulated. There has been times where water...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 06-05-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Posted By thegogetter222
gotcha, thanks again. My plan is to fill both...

gotcha, thanks again. My plan is to fill both drains with concrete and level off the grade with treated plywood using tap screws to keep it in place. I'll eventually lay the whole floor with 6mil...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 06-04-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Posted By thegogetter222
well, damn...

well, damn...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 06-04-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Posted By thegogetter222
Ok, I met with probably the most reputable...

Ok, I met with probably the most reputable concrete contractor in town and to my surprise the guy was VERY COOL. He basically said I had 3 options... Option 1. was to cut the concrete out and...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 05-31-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,794
Posted By thegogetter222
I have a roof facing south with full sun exposure...

I have a roof facing south with full sun exposure from sunrise to sunset. A local professional solor company come and gave me a 100% supplemental quote... well after all the incentives and subsidies...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 05-31-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Posted By thegogetter222
Thank you Bridge, very much appreciated. I have...

Thank you Bridge, very much appreciated. I have a meeting with one out of the 3 contractors that I contacted tomorrow evening. He was the only one that accepted the opportunity to bid. ...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 05-30-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Posted By thegogetter222
ok, fair enough. The center is no deeper than 4"...

ok, fair enough. The center is no deeper than 4" from grade and the area I'm talking about is approx. 8'x8' each side. Do you think this would be cheaper buying concrete from a service and having...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 05-29-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Posted By thegogetter222
Self leveling concrete - garage conversion

Gents,
I am in the middle of planning a large garage conversion to living space. 2/3 of the garage is parking space and 1/3 office space. The 2/3 part is split in half with declining slabs ending...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 04-22-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 611
Posted By thegogetter222
Can I pour Quikrete 5000 "footers" in muddy conditions?

Hey guys, I was going to install 4 corner anchors to our kids playground system today and it just so happens that its been lightly raining for the past 24hours and everything is quite muddy... like...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Garden and Lawncare 04-10-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By thegogetter222
Thanks Neal. I dug up about 3-4" of ground last...

Thanks Neal. I dug up about 3-4" of ground last night and plan on taking your advice with the 4x6" border and landscape fabric.

would wood chips be a good filler for this area? My wife is...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Garden and Lawncare 04-09-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By thegogetter222
Ideas needed for back yard swing set base

Hello Gents,
I have a small crew of family members coming over this weekend to assemble a large swing set. I cannot come up with a cost effective base to set the thing on! I'm wondering if you...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 03-16-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By thegogetter222
Framing Costs for 2nd story addition

Hello guys,
I'm looking to add a 2nd story to a pretty simple 30x30 mainfloor. The home is on a concrete slab and built in 1995. Its in great shape, but we need more bedroom space. This will earn...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 11-02-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 829
Posted By thegogetter222
interesting points... thanks again

interesting points... thanks again
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