55.0°,
A Few Clouds
Keyword: Monte Leeper
570 results total, viewing 101 - 110
|
Q. The pandemic caused prices to go up, and we really need to work on our home. We know you’d tell us we need a permit, but we have to save everywhere we can. I want to know whether we can . . .
more
By Monte Leeper
|
5/15/21
|
|
|
Q. I’m a plumber, and during a recent meeting with a customer, I noticed that they were using treated lumber indoors, including for beams. One of the beams was a steel plate beam. I told the owner it might not be safe . . .
more
By Monte Leeper
|
4/29/21
|
|
|
Q. I recently got a “framing” inspection for carpentry. The inspector asked me to get all electrical wiring and plumbing pipes in before he would look at the way the wood framing was done. Then he rejected the work . . .
more
By Monte Leeper
|
4/29/21
|
|
|
Q. We’re planning a deck for our second floor so we have a better view of the water from our house. Part of the deck will be over our roof, and part will extend into our backyard and give shade to our patio.
more
By Monte Leeper
|
4/17/21
|
|
|
Q. We’re planning a deck for our second floor so we have a better view of the water from our house. Part of the deck will be over our roof, and part will go into our backyard and give shade to our patio.
more
By Monte Leeper
|
4/9/21
|
|
|
Q. We want to get started this spring on an addition to our second floor. We’ve been trying to find out about how long it will take and how much it will cost. We’re not sure we need a permit . . .
more
By Monte Leeper
|
4/9/21
|
|
|
Q. We’re planning a deck for our second floor so we have a better view of the water from our house. Part of the deck will be over our roof . . .
more
By Monte Leeper
|
3/26/21
|
|
|
Q. Our home is in serious need of renovation, and we want to do things that are more cost-effective and environmentally friendly, like solar, collecting rainwater for an indoor garden and outdoor plants . . .
more
By Monte Leeper
|
3/20/21
|
|
|
Q. We read your column about flooring (“Our floor is expanding,” Feb. 25-March 3) and are concerned because our new floors were done last summer and show little rises at the edges.
more
By Monte Leeper
|
3/20/21
|
|
|
Q. We’re hoping to renovate our older home, which we just bought, and want more technology and a more modern way of life. The house has many rooms and feels cramped . . .
more
By Monte Leeper
|
3/5/21
|
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.