Oct
4
How can I get a local building contractor to help me put up an addition to my home ?
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Poohandhunny asked:
I own my home in Shamokin Dam, PA and I am trying to see if some local building contractor would be willing to show me and help me put up a addition to my home ? I can only afford to do the actual cost of the materials. I am willing to work hard and to learn but I cannot afford to pay the going $63 - $86 per sq. ft rate contractors want for labor. Any suggestions.
Please e-mail me at poohandhunnypot@verizon.net Many thanks.
ALTON
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I own my home in Shamokin Dam, PA and I am trying to see if some local building contractor would be willing to show me and help me put up a addition to my home ? I can only afford to do the actual cost of the materials. I am willing to work hard and to learn but I cannot afford to pay the going $63 - $86 per sq. ft rate contractors want for labor. Any suggestions.
Please e-mail me at poohandhunnypot@verizon.net Many thanks.
ALTON
Oct
4
How much would a contractor charge to oversee me assemble a kit home?
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corkymybottles asked:
We are providing the labor and the supplies. We need a lisenced contractor to make sure we are doing the job right.
EFRAIN
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We are providing the labor and the supplies. We need a lisenced contractor to make sure we are doing the job right.
EFRAIN
May
24
How do I build a deck?
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Melly asked:
I want to build a deck around my pool that is 52 inches deep and 15 feet across. I’ve been looking online and I can only find patio decks. I have no idea how to make the wood curve and such. Help please?
I want to build a deck around my pool that is 52 inches deep and 15 feet across. I’ve been looking online and I can only find patio decks. I have no idea how to make the wood curve and such. Help please?
P.S: Don’t tell me to get a contractor because I can’t afford one.
TY
May
20
Bucky for Prez asked:
Need help form electrical contractor or electrician!! I am looking to sort electrical work by category, I have an ideal of breaking the categories by security systems, fire safety, building controls, fiber optics V/D/V, Maintenance/Service/Repair. But what would residential wiring be classified as or other categories I am missing.
MONTE
Need help form electrical contractor or electrician!! I am looking to sort electrical work by category, I have an ideal of breaking the categories by security systems, fire safety, building controls, fiber optics V/D/V, Maintenance/Service/Repair. But what would residential wiring be classified as or other categories I am missing.
MONTE
Apr
30
How much to build 6×8 basic wood deck on my mobile home?
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ledzep4210 asked:
How much do you think it would be to pay someone to do ALL the work
and build a basic wood deck approx 6×8? also if u have any idea how much more to build roof on it? I see alot of trailers in the park have decks with roof connects to their mobile a few are really nice and enclosed with windows-but I figured those would be really expensive?Also if you are a contractor in pa leave me your web info maybe u can do it for me?
are u available for hire brat brat 500 sounds good
STEVIE
How much do you think it would be to pay someone to do ALL the work
and build a basic wood deck approx 6×8? also if u have any idea how much more to build roof on it? I see alot of trailers in the park have decks with roof connects to their mobile a few are really nice and enclosed with windows-but I figured those would be really expensive?Also if you are a contractor in pa leave me your web info maybe u can do it for me?
are u available for hire brat brat 500 sounds good
STEVIE
Apr
3
How deep do footings need to be on a T-shaped slab?
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Jibber J asked:
I’m having a room built onto my house. I want to make sure the foundation is being built correctly. I live in missouri, and my contractor says he is doing a 24 inch footing. Is that suffecient? My room is 200 sq feet.
SAMMIE
I’m having a room built onto my house. I want to make sure the foundation is being built correctly. I live in missouri, and my contractor says he is doing a 24 inch footing. Is that suffecient? My room is 200 sq feet.
SAMMIE
Mar
31
Emmy B asked:
My husband is a contractor and I’m pretty handy too. Anyone able to tell me how to build a solar heater for our above ground 18ft round pool?
MALCOLM
My husband is a contractor and I’m pretty handy too. Anyone able to tell me how to build a solar heater for our above ground 18ft round pool?
MALCOLM
Mar
9
armed and dangerous asked:
how do i build a room out of my outdoor patio? how much will it cost? how much if i hire a contractor?
BERNARD
how do i build a room out of my outdoor patio? how much will it cost? how much if i hire a contractor?
BERNARD
Mar
8
Need help with self-leveling compound under bath?
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Pax asked:
We are tackling the remodel of our bathroom in a house NOT built by a contractor due to the need to replace rotten flooring. The guy who built this house in the 70’s cut the floor joist to make room for the toilet piping. We have fixed that and replaced all the damaged subflooring and drywall. The floor is still not level.
We are tackling the remodel of our bathroom in a house NOT built by a contractor due to the need to replace rotten flooring. The guy who built this house in the 70’s cut the floor joist to make room for the toilet piping. We have fixed that and replaced all the damaged subflooring and drywall. The floor is still not level.
Can someone give us the name of a good thin-set compound to pour in the 15 sq ft space to level it?
We have a 50 lb bag of Quik Set self-leveling compound but from the directions, it doesn’t sound like what we’re looking for but if anyone knows if this can be used as a thin set pour, please let me know. Hubby is worried about weight using this type of compound, is it okay to use?
We have found the other type of compound that you pour but that’s another 50 lb bag ($70) and we’re trying to conserve on the money. Help would be appreciated.
MILLARD
Feb
12
Shadar asked:
I’m planning on building a raised patio off of the back of my house. It will require a footer, laying cement block, fill dirt and a poured concrete surface. Drawback is that I’ve been unsuccessful in locating a contractor that is willing to do it. Hence, I’ll do it myself. However, since I haven’t layed block before, can anyone offer me a few pointers on how to keep the blocks level and straight? Any other pointers would be appreciated too.
Yes, elgil, I’ve tried hiring someone, but after 6 months of rejection, I’ve decided to do it myself.
PRESTON
I’m planning on building a raised patio off of the back of my house. It will require a footer, laying cement block, fill dirt and a poured concrete surface. Drawback is that I’ve been unsuccessful in locating a contractor that is willing to do it. Hence, I’ll do it myself. However, since I haven’t layed block before, can anyone offer me a few pointers on how to keep the blocks level and straight? Any other pointers would be appreciated too.
Yes, elgil, I’ve tried hiring someone, but after 6 months of rejection, I’ve decided to do it myself.
PRESTON