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thanks for all of the responses. I have read the posted document about what requires a permit in my state, and unless its, carpet, paint, wallpaper, it requires a permit. They make it clear. See, they recently raised permit rates because they need new computers and stuff for the office...

We are finishing up a kitchen remodel and have everything done but the laminate floor. When I look at the floor it is nowhere near the flatness spec that the manufacturer recommends. It doesn't satisfy me either. There are a couple spots that are a good 1/4" lower than other areas of the...

I was not aware that i needed permits to do work on my own home. I have replaced some flooring and drywall, removed a closet to expand room size, put up trim/moulding throughout house, added new interior doors. jambs, casing, all new cabinets, removed and replaced railing, and a few other...

back to unions. there was a time and place for them. Not so much anymore. There is a reason that the majority of union businesses are constantly stressed and shrinking. And i'm sure the unions will try to blame it on the big wigs, but really, that "fat cat keeping the little man down"...

thanks for the reply. I did a little research and most of what i found was relative to well water sources and/or water heaters. I'm on a city water supply and i get the smell even when i use cold water only. Your answer was short; does the Sulfur Reducing Bacteria also get into pipes...

I recently moved into a 40+ year old home. It has a full bath up and a half bath down (bi-level home). The sink in the upstairs bathroom emits a sort of sulphur smell after water has run 10 seconds or so. the water does not smell. It seems like the smell only has a chance to show up once...

there are test strips i can get? i wasnt aware of that. Can they be picked up at big box stores or is it strictly a plumbing thing? thanks for the replies so far

I recently ripped out our entire kitchen. i have wires hanging out of the walls and no subfloor at the moment. One thing i noticed when i was disconnecting the plumbing to remove sink base was that inside my copper tubing looked extremely lined with something. I describe it like that because...

so, according to people (manufacturers of softeners) hard water is BAD! The city that I live in has, from what everyone says, hard water. I have considered getting a softener system but i'm not sure if i really need one. Sounds cool though, amirite? So i guess this is a multi part...

we recently moved into a 45 year old bi-level home. The kitchen had several low spots and we were wanting to put a nice wood laminate down so I'm trying to get the subfloor prepared. I all ready have the center of the subfloor cut out and the joists appera to be in good condition. No...