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DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-20-2009, 12:49 AM
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Posted By tmhremodel
I agree with "GBR" as all that is great advice,...

I agree with "GBR" as all that is great advice, also be sure to get a permit... You can get a home owners permit and that will require you adhereing to local codes and inspections, however it is best...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-20-2009, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,354
Posted By tmhremodel
I agree with the book situation so you can...

I agree with the book situation so you can familiarize yourself with some of the general types of repairs. anything "structural" you would be better off getting a pro on, i.e. foundation problems,...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-20-2009, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,301
Posted By tmhremodel
you can rent a blower and pick up bags of insol....

you can rent a blower and pick up bags of insol. and get it done just fine...

mike
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-20-2009, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,301
Posted By tmhremodel
Hanging the drywall you could do yourself but I'd...

Hanging the drywall you could do yourself but I'd hire out for the tape & mud and texture, finishing drywall is an art and takes a bit if skill ..The hanging of doors same thing, farm it out to...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-19-2009, 11:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,987
Posted By tmhremodel
Go to the city code site in your area and look up...

Go to the city code site in your area and look up what requirements are in place for heaters. having a heater in a basement allows for your t&p relief to drain to the floor.. Others cities and states...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-19-2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,413
Posted By tmhremodel
A box of 10 toggles you can pick up for 5 bucks...

A box of 10 toggles you can pick up for 5 bucks and a box of 10 paddles will run you 18-19 bucks... If you're set on retaining the "older" types, take one out and look on the back or side of the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 08-19-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By tmhremodel
You might also consider GRACO, or TITAN, both...

You might also consider GRACO, or TITAN, both have excellent reputations for quality etc.. you can sometimes pick up a used "newly serviced" one at your local repair shop.. we have a great one here...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-19-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By tmhremodel
Need help...

I have a small remodeling business in arizona (phoenix), and as of april this year work came to an almost stand still as the two investors we were working with decided to sell everything "as...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-19-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,382
Posted By tmhremodel
yes you may want to consider replacing the clay...

yes you may want to consider replacing the clay pipe... you are already doing alot.... keep us posted this is great stuff I do it every day...=>
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-19-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,132
Posted By tmhremodel
you can leave the outlets, and on the larger one,...

you can leave the outlets, and on the larger one, simply cut the hole so it's square and screw in a piece of new drywall,(double layer if need be).. be careful and measure the existing drywall as it...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 08-06-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,236
Posted By tmhremodel
travelover has the right idea. I concur..

travelover has the right idea. I concur..
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 08-06-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,379
Posted By tmhremodel
cedar flooring would also come apart as you walk...

cedar flooring would also come apart as you walk on it etc. as a soft wood it amazingly enough "snaps" apart.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 08-06-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,072
Posted By tmhremodel
agreed... the base should go down first, then the...

agreed... the base should go down first, then the carpet.. the confussion people sometimes have is, with tile or stone the base should go on AFTER, with carpet before..
much cleaner look.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Walls and Ceilings 08-06-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By tmhremodel
I agree, fix the roof first. and if it is a small...

I agree, fix the roof first. and if it is a small area, remove the shingles, rolled roofing, etc. and the felt at and around the emediate area. reapply new felt (90 lb.) then your particular type of...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Walls and Ceilings 08-06-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,564
Posted By tmhremodel
find your lowest point and highest point. once...

find your lowest point and highest point. once you do, at your lowest point useing hot mud float the crap out of it filling in the highs. hot mud wont crack as you may need to put an issue up there,...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-06-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,432
Posted By tmhremodel
try C.E. (commercial electric) or HALO on the...

try C.E. (commercial electric) or HALO on the web these two companies make can housings. you could contact them and they may be able to fabricate for you..
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 08-06-2009, 03:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,474
Posted By tmhremodel
pictures would help. theres pros and cons to...

pictures would help. theres pros and cons to "doing it yourself". you can get a spout with attachment but pressure can become an issue, as well as other things. post some pictures so we can better...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 07-08-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,432
Posted By tmhremodel
Hi, yes this does present some problems. first...

Hi, yes this does present some problems. first thing is finding out if drilling holes in the ceiling will weaken any structural soundness. if not, you can get shallow can housings with the proper...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 07-08-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,948
Posted By tmhremodel
post removal

Theres several things you can do. dig down a couple feet, with a Roto hammer/drill, drill a hole in each side of the post, red head the holes, put chains on red heads. hook up to truck & pull.
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