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    Condensation in walls during winter creating mold farm

    I have an issue that I've noticed on one corner of my house but probably have elsewhere. My wife noticed some mold along the baseboard in one room's closet. I peeled back the board and saw some more mold. I started cutting the drywall and discovered that in the Massachusetts winter, condensation...
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    Possible to Extend direct vent?

    The direct vent exhaust pipe was placed right near my bathroom window. Talking to the furnace guy he said he was pretty sure it was against MA code to begin with but I am not the original owner of the home so this wasn't my decision. Anyways each time the furnace kicks on the bathroom and...
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    Mass 8th Edition Base Code & Sole Plate

    Anyone here know the Mass 8th Edition Base Code or even the International Building Code well? I want to determine if the Sole Plate (not sill plate) for a framed room within a concrete wall basement needs to be pressure treated or not. Reading online I have seen both No & Yes. Thanks!
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    Proper way to install flood lights

    Hello, I want to add three flood lights to the front, back, & one side of my house. I want to do this the right way so I am seeking advice before doing it. I have a typical wooden framed split-level with vinyl soffit on the front / back and vinyl siding. I have done some research and so far my...
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    Best place to get Ceiling Tiles?

    Have been looking at home depot & lowes but are there any places online that offer good deals on drop in ceiling tiles? Also for any locals I am in MA if you know good places around there.
  6. protivakid

    Basement subfloor, how exactly should I do it?

    I am finishing a basement with my father and want to put in a subfloor. I know if there was ever enough water I would probably have to replace the floor anyways but want to give myself a couple inches more so to protect the expensive electronics I will have down there. There is also a sewer...
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