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I have been reading that water can accumulate between composite/PVC decking and wood framing, the composite/PVC causes the water from drying fast and can rot joists faster. Would it be worth using a flashing tap on top of the joists? Should I use metal or rubber flashing? I saw that asphalt...

I am in the process of purchasing some Azek Decking, Now I have to figure out which way I am going to fasten them. So far I'm thinking of using either the cortex Hidden fastener system that is a face nail and plug or the CONCEALLoc fasteners that hook into the grooves of the decking. Does...

Hi Guys, I am in the process of building a deck and I have been looking around at PVC and composite decking options. I have narrowed down between Azek, Timber Teck and I could be talked into Fiberon. Does anyone have any gotchas or recomendations? The deck will be in direct sunlight so I...

I have a question about the wiring in my Central AC, I have a Nest thermostat and recently I had an issue during the recently cold weather we had. When we had the -10 degree week, my nest lost power. I found that my carrier condensor has a thermal cutoff where when it get too cold it cuts power...

Hi Guys, My neighbour recently got me into wood turning, does anyone else do any wood turning?

Does anyone had any good ideas or suggestions on what I can do to prevent the Birds from eating all of the grass seed I put down? I spread out a bunch, got home from work and there were 50 birds eating all the seed, there was nothing left when they were done. Thanks

I attempted to replace the fireplace hearth tile and the first two came out easy. The third tile didn't budge when i tried to pry it out but i heard falling bricks. When i went into the basement the wonderbar knocked out the bricks under the tile. I'm trying to decide the best way to fix/beef...

A few questions before i paint my fireplace i was hoping you guys could help with. 1. Once painted is there any way to remove the paint or is it final? 2. How much should i clean it before i paint it? 3. I want to paint it white, but a very clear white so i can see the color of the brink...

I was cleaning out and insulating my crawl spaces and I found that the cinderblock foundation is filled with it. while i was putting the insulation over the top of the cinderblocks, it spilled out onto the floor. I wasn't sure what it was at first, but after some google searches I'm 100% sure...

I know its wrong but i wanted to see how bad it is? I had a ton of work done to my house, unfortunately it took three electricians before i found a good one but none of them labeled the breakers. yesterday I found that one breaker feeds the lights from one side and it returns back to...

Hi All, I just got AC installed, when it kicks on the return air duct which is 24" x 24" starts whistling. I took the metal grate off to see if that was the issue and it was not. I also tried moving my hand around the opening to see if I could affect the sound but nothing changed. How...

I am in the process of getting a condenser installed, the HVAC guy recommended a pre-cast plastic pad for the condenser to sit on. I would rather use a concrete slab than a plastic pad, some friends told me that had issues where the pad moved, bent, collected water, etc... My question is...

I have to label the breakers so I know what breaker switches what, I have been avoiding it like crazy because i don't want to go up and down the stairs 20 times. Are there any suggestions on a method/way to minimize the stairs?

Hi Guys, I'm in the market for under cabinet lighting, i went to lowes/depot but nothing stands out. I have 120v lines run to the right areas, i know i want LED ones but as for brand and type i have no clue. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

I am going to be Insulating the crawl spaces and basement with Batt insulation, my question is that since I'm using batt insulation how can I prevent it from falling down or getting insulation on everything over time? Should i put 1/4 blue foam board under it or do something similar? If you...

The 24"x24" return is my access to the attic and i have to remove the grill every time i need to get up there. Right now its just four screws into through the sheetrock onto the studs holding it on. I'm nervous that over time the usage is going to destroy the ceiling and wear the holes. What...

I want to insulate the cinder block walls in my crawl spaces, I have three separate 10x10 cubes of crawl spaces. I was told by basement Systems that i can just use spray foam as the 'glue' on the cinder block and then use the foam board for insulation. The spray foam with make it stick, but...

My Garage is pretty old and I wanted to put in a bigger garage door, there is a ceiling frame about 8' high. If i put in a bigger door, when it retracts it hits the ceiling. I wanted to just remove it but a carpenter told me to make sure that the ceiling isn't supporting the roof, he said he...

I have patches of insulation in the attic, spots with some and some with without. I went into the attic to insulate above the bathroom with ROXUL batt insulation. The guys at work today told me that I should have put a vapor barrier down before the batt insulation. I did this on the exterior...

OIL is costing me an arm and a leg, they have these heat loans where there is no interest for 7 years. I am being pushed towards a 95% efficient boiler and an indirect water heater, my plumber told me that since my house is from 1927, there wis no way i could get that efficiency without going...