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2008-09-23 Tilted steps: This isn't typical construction in my area but I don't see why your proposed solution wouldn't work. Can you dig out underneath the steps and pour a concrete pad for it to rest on? Even if you had to leave...
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2008-09-22 Rafters and interior walls: If the trusses are on 24" centers, I'd strip the ceiling with 1"x 4"'s on 16" centers and let the trusses float. If they're on 16" centers then you can nail 2" x 4" blocks to the top plate and nail the...
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2008-09-21 wobbly toilet: It may just be the floor bolts (located under the cover caps) on each side of the base need tightening. Or one bolt might be broden or loose from the flange on the end of the drain pipe. If it 's broken...
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2008-09-20 renovatotors: Having done this for 30 years I can sympathize with you both. Is there a contract with an agreed price? If so, I'd say that's what you owe him. Unless there's some clause or language addressing the completion...
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2008-09-14 New Slab Low Spot: Is one contractor covering all of the construction including the slab or is the foundation all this crew is responsible for? Don't pay for anything you not satisfied with. Their first responsibility whoever...
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