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How do I remove crumbling mortar from fieldstone foundation?
I have a fieldstone foundation. As with most such foundations, the mortar is crumbling, and the sandy mortar is falling out onto the basement floor. I have just read that I need to remove crumbling ...
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How do I build an on grade foundation for a shed?
After asking a couple of questions about what type of foundation to place an 8x10 vinyl shed, I am now ready to build an on grade foundation. Can someone point me to detailed instructions for how to ...
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Things to look for while entering the crawlspace of a house I'm considering buying?
I'm going to examine the crawlspace under a house I'm considering buying. What type of things should I look for? Here's my list so far:
Water, moisture, and dampness -- finding it's source.
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Kind of contractor to hire to install new basement window, where there was none before?
A family member is interested in getting their basement finished, and one of the things they'd like to do is have an additional bedroom in the basement. The bedroom should have a window. However, ...
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How can I tell where my inground sprinkler hoses are?
I'm going to be building a deck next week in my backyard! I'm very excited for the project, but I'm concerned about one thing: digging the foundation holes. I have an inground sprinkler system, and ...
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Crack spanning several tiles
I've got several tiles in my dining room that have a diagonal crack running across them. Since it's a pretty straight line across several tiles, I'm guessing it's a foundation issue. The room is at ...
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What's the best approach to repair a wedge/corner crack in my foundation?
I've got a wedge/corner crack on one corner of my foundation. I'll try to post a picture of it as soon as I can, but here's a sample image of what I'm talking about:
However, my crack is more ...
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How do I build a basement that does not leak when I have a high water level?
How do I insure a basement will not leak when the site has a high water level?
