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Does anyone have any pros and cons for using metal studs instead of whitewood on residential projects?
Pro:
For me are they are cheaper right now. Just an example: Lowes is selling a 2x4x8 whitewood stud for $5.96, ...
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Can't really figure out how to find this out online so I'll ask the knowledgeable people here. I'm not really planning on doing it myself I just want to know how it should be done so I get the job done right.
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Are chimney toppers / Spark Arrestors mandatory in WA state for rental properties?
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I'd greatly appreciate input from anyone with Modular or Metal (Barndominium type) multifamily duplex or larger type units experience.
Stick built builders are approximately $200 ft for standard/basic finishes for (5...
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Hot Water Heaters are thought to be a cause of mysterious home and apartment explosions after extended absences. Hydrogen gas builds up in hot water lines of a hot water heater if not used for a period of 2 weeks or ...
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Hi all,
This is my first post seeking some advice on my scenario. I'd like to
give my background and goal and then long term goal and niche space I
am looking to go into. I am in the Southern Maine area if that ...
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I have a few IRAs. I have a Roth, traditional, and a self directed IRA that I hold precious metals in. I am thinking about transferring money from my traditional into a self directed IRA to buy and hold property. I...
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The owner put an addition( w/heat/air )Because it still has the metal frame banks, conventional/fha . Won't do this loan .I was told by credit union that loan has to be an in house , non conventional loan?Anybody no...
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So, my family has inherited a hoarder house and multiple garages and workshops that all need to be cleaned out and up etc.This commences next week so I am kind of roughing out a plan and ideas now.The two items on my ...
Any tips on ways to finish a basement without spending to much?