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Ben H

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  1. I bet 60% of the homes I see have panels on the outside.
  2. The good guys here get $1200-1500.
  3. Nice.
  4. Does it exist? Got a DIY basement job and can only see a few inches of pipe. I've only seen almond color, but wanted to make sure.
  5. Just buy a WP theme from someone like Woo Themes. Nothing to it. Call me if you need some help.
  6. The last couple I ordered came in within a few weeks. However it took 3 days to get someone on the phone to place said order. It almost feels like they build them to order.
  7. Anyone ever seen one like this? Looks to be standard BW heater, with a remote exhaust fan located in the floor joist above it, then a right out the rim joist. Exhaust at eye level and hood was very hot to the touch. Click to Enlarge 32.57 KB Click to Enlarge 66.52 KB
  8. I have the Surveymaster and a Tramex piece. It would be nice to be able to see the numbers between the two. I've looked everywhere for some kind of explanation on what the numbers actually mean on the GE piece. I could be wrong, but I just assumed it was a 3 digit such as 12.8%.
  9. I too would like such a chart. Cough it up boys.
  10. I suppose I've just never been around bouncing ladder guys, as I have never seen this technique. Seems more trouble then just pulling a rope.
  11. Why's that? I find that it gets in the way. I can put mittens on the tips and "bounce" them up to the extension I want. Just general preference I suppose. I can dig it, but I can't for the life of me figure out I could get my 28 fiberglass up and down without the rope.
  12. Why's that?
  13. Doesn't Win8 have a compatibly mode? The 1027's work fine with Win7. This makes it all happy, happy, happy. http://www.staples.com/Staples-USB-to-S ... uct_837560
  14. I've tried to call them all afternoon and never could get a person. I have to wonder with it being painted, and under the roof, would it actually work with little to no issue's? It's been two years and it still looks new...
  15. Anyone ever seen one? This was holding up a roof/pergola on a custom home. I was under the impression having them outside was a no-no. The best I can find from iLevel is they make "some" models that can be used outdoors. Download Attachment: DSCN9875.JPG 746.88 KB Download Attachment: DSCN9879.JPG 725.01 KB
  16. May not be your thing, but iFixit gave it a 1/10 for repairability...http://blog.laptopmag.com/ifixit-rates- ... airability
  17. The shortest and most direct post from Mike ever!
  18. That I do brother, that I do.
  19. While not my main source of biz, learning the basics of BS does make you a better inspector. Get yourself a little training on how to use the equipment, it's not as simple as running a BD, you need to know how to interpret the numbers. I've seen used systems (no IR) go for $2000 depending on how "used" they are. A monkey could work the cam while running the BD. Stuff lights up like a Xmas tree. Not hard to find a air leak at 20MPH when you have a 50 degree temp swing. It's literally black and white on the screen.
  20. I have both, and several BPI certs. I never try and group the energy side with the inspection. The cold truth is just about every house stinks on the energy side of it. No one in these parts even makes a half-ass attempt to air seal, insulation in attics are 6-8", etc... If people actually understood what a difference it makes, they'd jump all over it. I went nuts on my house last year, and cut my bills by nearly 35%. I was cash flow positive in 8 months. This past summer, when it was crazy hot, I could make my house as cool as I want. 65 felt nice when it was 100 outside. I tell my people if you buy the house, call me back and we'll do a full audit (which can take 2-3 hours in itself). I may talk about the high points during the inspection, but nothing in the report.
  21. Just a heads up, but if you layout the tile on the ground and get a number, then install your filler strip before you ever start tiling. Have your drywall overlap the outer edge of the tile by roughly 1/4". You can sand the compound much easier when it's still roughly a flat wall, and the overlapped edge will make for a clean detail on the end product. I know it's too late now, but for the next time give it a try.
  22. Don't use Bondo, it won't expand and contract enough. Any decent exterior wood filler/spackle should work fine.
  23. Well then, that was fast.
  24. Looks like someone goofed at AZ and caught it. It's back up to regular price now, which is 399.00. I tried. Sorry.
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