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It is going, slowly. With a full time job and no daylight after work time is at a premium. Last weekend I had inventory at work, so I had accomplished nothing. But this weekend I should be able to knock out all of the drywall, mud and tape, spray texture, and trim. Carpet is coming on the 23rd...

Are you referring to tle older Zenith, or Magnavox? :D Sure i've seen them, I have even owned a few of them. I also remember having only three television stations too.;)

Young? I appreciate the compliment.:D I am a 47 yo grand-pa, and yes, my knees an my back do ache. Ambitious? yeah, but I have some great ideas on how I want my house to look, but it's still up to the other half.

I agree with nealtw, you may not have any insulation in the garage walls or attic. This is something that you may want to consider if you are planning on heating it up. Also to note, you may have to replace a portion of your roof to install an ice and water shield barrier to the eaves. Most...

Hello all. I haven't been on here for quite some time, there's just not enough time in the day to be every where at one time. :) My soon-to-be-fiance and I have recently purchased a home that needs a lot of work, but has a lot of potential. It has 1377 sf in the unfinished basement and about...

The self adhering underlayment that DrHicks is referring to is an ice-and-water shield. Tamko, Grace and Carlisle are good brands. They cost anywhere from $59.99-$109.99 (depending on your area). They come in 1 square (100 sq. ft.) and 2 square (200 sq. ft.) rolls. Here is a link to Carlisle...

No problem. Good luck on your search. Typically, if you ask any lumber retailer, they should be able to bring it in for you.:) If they do not, then they probably don't want your money.:(

X2. The design of the roof is probably contributing to poor ventilation characteristics of the area in question. A second (or third) layer of shingles is further attracting (retaining) more heat, thus causing the rapid deterioration of your shingles.

I have been told that it is "best" to install any plastic product within the mediam temperature range of your area due to the expansion and contraction characteristics of the material. As stated above, drill out your holes a fraction larger and do not torque down on the fasteners. Allow some...

It sounds very much like a Fiberboard Lap siding. Is yours textured or smooth? It is made in 4", 8" and 12" widths, 16' long, and is usually about 7/16" thick. It is also called "Bender Board", because a lot of the masonry guys use it to form curbs, sidewalks, etc. The 8" typically sells for...

To be sure that there are no blocking in the walls, make a marking on a fish tape or equivalent (at 8' or approximate) then run it down the wall cavity. If it stops at about half way, then you have a block and may have to cut another hole into the wall just below the blocking to finish.

Thank you! I find it interesting to see what all transpires on the threads here. Some of which I am very familiar with, some I am learning as I go. This forum is a very nice place to sit and linger for awhile (when I have the time that is).

A lot of people fear the costs of obtaining a permit. Some are unaware, and others try to skip around them all together.

This is the master bath that I had mostly finished (lacking a few pieces of trim). Mine is nothing spectacular. It is warm, simple and cozy. I used Daltile travata Chocoloate Mousse 18"x18" ceramic tile, and T&G Cedar.

A more intensive method would be to dig/pull out the existing post base and install a new post with fresh concrete. Somethimes the quick and easy method is not always the right method.

...drywall behind the ledger. I should have caught that! I shouldn't have been in a hurry to respond. Gary is correct on all accounts. A professional should have been consulted before you installed the floor joists. The Building and Zoning Dept. sor the City Offices, should be sending out an...

Thanks! I appreciate the warm welcome.

I have seen both of these work. The first one will decide if you have enough depth into the existing post, as that when a chainlink fence is installed, an installer will typically pour the mud first, then set the post in. The second method requires you to drill out four holes with a masonry bit...

A 2x10 spaced 16" on center, No. 2 Douglas fir, will span 14'0", where as the Douglas Fir #1 will span 15'0". I cannot answer your question that easily, you may have to talk to the building and zoning department, but you should be in good shape otherwise.

Is there a roof over this level or another floor? If it is the roof, then do as budro stated and stick your head into the attic access. Look at the areas where the truss webs meet at the bottom cord, then look for load bearing tags located at a press plate section. If you do see a tag, then...