Recent content by Bobby_M

It's likely your joists are 16" on center so use the rolls that are 15" wide. The R-value you use should be limited to the height of your joists. You probably have 2x8 or 2x10 joists so that would be R30. After you have that installed, if you want to do it right, you'll put unfaced 24" wide...

Turn the valve off at the curb (you can build a tool with a piece of pipe), then replace it all up to that pressure/check valve. I just did something similar and I used a full port ball valve instead of the gate variety. Gates leak in 3-4 years.

Worst case scenario, you can custom build new door jambs the appropriate width. I say worst because it's the most work, but would probably be the best end result. You could also reinstall the jam flush to the drywall face in one room and put a 3/4" x 1-1/8" filler in on the other side instead...

You could turn off the gas, but you'll have to remember to turn it back on and relight the pilot in the fall. As was mentioned, the pilot won't burn more than $2 worth of gas all summer. I believe that emergency shutoff just kills the automatic gas valve on the boiler. You acheive the same...

Formica is bonded to partical board which is horribly weak in the lateral direction not to mention swells like a sponge when it gets wet. Most tile guys would at least replace it with some 3/4" plywood. If you're just doing a quick job to sell the house, do whatever you want. If you're going to...

Most tile pros would suggest that particle board is NOT a suitable underlayment for tile in any situation, especially in a room where the tile may get wet. In this case, I'd really recommend going over to the JohnBridge.com forum and asking for a second opinion. I suspect they'll say rip up...

I pay 7.99 per month (one year prepay) and I know it works because I've false tripped it myself by accident a couple times already. Of course, this is possible because I bought and installed the system myself (about $600 in parts for a large colonial with all entrances monitored and 4 motion...

Hi, new guy here but this topic interested me. Are we talking permanent for as long as you live there but you want it removable for when you leave (apartment renter are ya?). Or... do you want it to be easy to setup and take down as if you have a guest that stays regularly? It may be much...