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Hi all I got an email from one of the hosts of this site asking what I've been up to. Well here it is!!! I started with the original shot of the house I took in 2006. I'm a craigslist free junkie. Most of the material used to build this is from a barn tear-down or several deck tear outs...

Hi I am building a block storage area under where I am putting deck. My question is how do I stagger the blocks at a T-point where one wall buts into another at a right angle? This is a drawing of an overhead view. I will be backfilling behind the wall using drainage so I want a strong joint...

Hi In my ongoing project of a backyard makeover, I have come to the point of running the water lines to an outdoor sink. I have easy access to the pipes in the basement laundry room. I will have to bore thru a thick block wall to run the pipes outside. I'm going 24 inches below...

Hi all I had so much fun with the first retaining wall I decided to keep going!! Got sidetracked with a barn tear down but thats over with. I plan to move my a/c's condensor to the front side of the house in the cut out with the trash cans then put a fence around all three. The wall will be...

Hi I have been having issues with my a/c not keeping up with the nashville heat. By reading the old posts I realized the 12 to 15 foot runs of flex ducts are a big part of the problem. I guess it's time for some early morning duct change outs. Thanks to all who give advice:cool:

Hi I am putting in a retaining wall in my front yard(see reDtaining wall in outside masonary for pic) and will want to bury the base of a maple tree in about 3 ft of dirt. I have been told this will kill the tree. Is this true? The trunk is about 2.5 feet in diameter and probably 8 to 10 yrs...

Hi My lastest project is putting a retaining wall to level out part of the front yard. My question is if I need to anchor the new wall to the existing block wall or is mortar enough? On the left side I am going to put in a mortared natural stone ring to the same height/ same question there too...

Hi I found an old country sink and thought it would be a nice addition to the new kitchen I am creating(pics in profile). Long story shortened. I turned on the faucet for the first time only to find that it doesnt drain properly. ARGGGGGH!!! The center drain hole is a high spot and about a 1/8...