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  1. J

    Running a heat duct down the inside of a wall

    Just wondering what the standard approach is to running a new heat duct down the inside of wall. The wall in question is 2x4 construction and is not funished but will be drywalled soon after the duct is installed. Also would the same practice be applied to the return?
  2. J

    An interesting problem...sagging chimney.

    I have been contemplating how to address this issue since I bought this house and discovered it. The floor in front of my fire place is raised slightly. When I went into the basement to see what could be causing this I found that the fireplace was simply placed on perpendicular floor joists...
  3. J

    Adding a basement bedroom

    As the title states Im adding a bedroom in my basement. I am trying to figure out how to properly move the existing overhead heat duct and add a cold air return to the bedroom. I could eaisly shorten the run for the heat duct and drop it into the nearest interior wall for the heat duct to be...
  4. J

    Got an easy one for you guys.

    What would be the proper wire size and type to run to a 100 amp sub panel in an attached garage? The run is approx 80' from the main to the sub. Im thinking it would be 2awg copper, 3 wire with ground? Im not sure what its called. Or maybe 2/0 aluminum 3 wire with ground? Again not sure what...
  5. J

    Adding a basement bedroom

    Hello all. Im sure you noticed this is my first post here. After doing some surfing I thought I would join and cause lots of greif, I mean maybe get some help and help others. A little background- I have done many DIY projects over the years. My parents usually bought POS homes and forced...
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