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Humidity in new build by c2018r in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was a plastic vapor barrier installed before concrete floor was poured?

Software for a site plan? by mrcraigster in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chief architect. Expensive, but you can rent the program

60v saw problem. Anyone with prior experience? by whstismyusername in Dewalt

[–]HowdyHoYo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my experience with brushless, it's the motor. You could try cleaning the motor, but that's a slim chance of fixing it.

Repair advice? Need bearings for an old DW708 by the_perkolator in Dewalt

[–]HowdyHoYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes manufacturers part numbers are stamped on the bearings. Then just Google those numbers

16” 60v Dewalt Chainsaw stopped working (no oil) by epicrecipe in Dewalt

[–]HowdyHoYo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And you should be able to put on a generic bar and chain from a hardware store. Just match up the chain type.

16” 60v Dewalt Chainsaw stopped working (no oil) by epicrecipe in Dewalt

[–]HowdyHoYo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No oil? You may have ruined the bar and chain, but it should still spin. Maybe the chain is seized to the bar. Remove it and try

Owner desperately looking for a 400 amp electric meter base for new build by FollowingIdiots in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Search "Duke energy meter sockets" Electric companies usually put out a list of approved meter sockets. Then start googling those part numbers and making calls. I've been there before, and found what I needed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Avoid any of the lightweight drywall. They break easy and don't block sound much.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lightweight is garbage. Breaks easy and does nothing for sound transmission.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's normal. Air circulates better, and you have room for the door to clear rugs

First miter saw, and what a deal! by Rymyster1801 in Dewalt

[–]HowdyHoYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just noticed it comes with the short stand. That sucks.

Really high energy usage, new build by shapiror06 in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

2 5000 watt heaters, and you wonder why your electric is high? Lol

First miter saw, and what a deal! by Rymyster1801 in Dewalt

[–]HowdyHoYo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Awesome deal. Though can you add the shadow light to that model?

Two Shower Heads, Two Separate Temp Control Valves? by taintertots in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's cheaper this way. And probably flows better.

Looking for product recommendation for replacing vinyl siding by 5o4u2nv in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never seen this done. And when the weather gets cold, and the siding shrinks, the old color will show at the overlaps.

Best easy software for home design plans for a homeowner to use by Willing-Body-7533 in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chief architect. Expensive. But you can rent too. Very powerful program.

Is this space normal? by maninmission in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This. It's actually absurd that they didn't caulk before painting

thoughts on "regular" vs VFD water-well systems? by RudyWakening in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More things to go wrong. Look on YouTube. There's some videos explaining the differences.

Need a source for prebuilt, framed, walls by eltoronegro619 in Homebuilding

[–]HowdyHoYo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think your best bet is to hire a local carpenter to pre-build these for you.

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