What is this building, and where is it? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2008 - 2 answers

Why is this building designed as it is? [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2008 - 9 answers

I like the mood and health benefits of exercise, but hate the inherent pointlessness of the activity. Short of going into construction work, what are some activities or hobbies that involve physical exertion, but to some other purposeful end? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 48 answers

How was this made? [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 15 answers

It seems to me that bricklaying would be more efficient if house bricks interlocked like Lego blocks. Why aren't they made like that?
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 28 answers

I can't remember the name of a phase of the building/design process. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Seeking recommendations for a contractor to build a wood privacy fence in Portland, Oregon. Also would appreciate advice on hidden costs, things to avoid, contractors to avoid, etc. [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Would it be more cost effective to build a house or buy a house in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Standard adult male body, but I have skinny upper arms. Suggestions for a workout to add some mass, specifically from elbows up? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 21 answers

Inspired by this thread; has anyone every hired an architect? How do you do it? What sorts of things should I be looking for? How do I go about finding one that specializes in "weird". (By weird I mean, not your standard mcmansion floor plan.) What do architects charge to design a building. And do they oversee the building process as a rule, or no? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm going to be building a modest split-level home this spring – 1900 sqft – in Madison, WI. Should I expect the cost of materials to be lower or higher than it was to build the exact same house 6 months ago? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 10 answers

How do I feel better again? I don't. I don't know what to do anymore? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 20 answers

I'd like to photograph the interior of a run-down old building. I live in NYC. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 9 answers

I want to build a house: 1,500 sq.ft., passive solar/energy efficient features, $100,000 - possible? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 25 answers

What is that building on Water Street at John street in downtown NYC (you can see it on street view on googlemaps)? What are those numbers for? Is it a clock or counter or something?
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Why don't tall buildings have slides? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 28 answers

I want to build a PC and, while I'm not quite at the summit of ignorance, I'm high in the foothills and the air's getting thin. I need people who know more than me to tell me what to do. Please. Vastly longer explanation follows. [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 20 answers

I live in Austin Texas and just got engaged. I am trying to find a venue that offers an outdoor ceremony site and an indoor or covered reception area. My budget is no more than 2,000 dollars. [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 11 answers

Recommendations for "nokill" mousetraps please. [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 18 answers

What kind of fixtures/joinery/wire is available for small-scale tensile structures? (i.e. project size ranging from an object/structure the size of a tent down to a model). [more inside]
posted on Dec 25, 2007 - 5 answers

What's it like to work on a skyscraper these days? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 7 answers

How do I go about making sure that some relatively steep outdoor stairs going from the street up the hill to our future house stay ice-free over the long Austrian winter? I don't want to use de-icing chemicals (or salt) and I would prefer a solution as 'green' as possible. [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 22 answers

How can I increase my descriptive vocabulary, particularly for the purpose of tagging photos? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2007 - 13 answers

Where on earth is this building? I know it's on the shore of a lake, possibly in Switzerland. Sorry for the bad picture quality.
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 5 answers

What happens to letters from demolished buildings? What happens to old lettering on commercial buildings in general? Of course, the real question is, can I get my hands on them? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 12 answers

I need some ideas to build 5 outdoor steps leading up to a door. Must be steps that can be built in the most quickest, cheapest and easiest of ways. I'm open to any unconventional plans - and of course would appreciate photos of the ideas. Right now I have at my disposal cement mix and tons of building rubble made from concrete. Wondering if the rubble can be recycled to build with. Any ideas - much appreciated!
posted on Oct 28, 2007 - 9 answers

Help me before I embark on the Body-for-Life program. [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 19 answers

Is there anywhere to look at Pella replacement windows in or around London? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 4 answers

Moving into a solarium. Tips? Modification suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me identify this building material... [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I decide if it is worthwhile to build my own house? Where can I find out how to do estimates of time and cost, or who can do that for me? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 7 answers

Websites or other sources with plans for a simple but solid treehouse . . . [more inside]
posted on Sep 2, 2007 - 4 answers

I want to build a small fishing boat. Suggestions for (free) boat building plans?
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 6 answers

I am going to be buying/building a new computer soon to replace my Powerbook G4 and I am debating whether to get a Windozer or a new Mac. I thought I might be able to build my own X86 machine and install OSX on it using something like OSX86. Has anyone done something like this? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 12 answers

Workout Filter: I've hit the end of my 8 week cycle. Help me layout a new routine. The gym trainer gave me one, but I'm looking for second opinions/other ideas. (More inside) [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 3 answers

CarpentryFilter: What solutions, traditional or otherwise, might I use to fix a problem exposed points of wood screws? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 13 answers

Has anyone around Atlanta participated in the Stone Mountain Corporate Team Building activities? Or been to any other event put on by the InnerWork company? This seems like a fun event for our company to do this summer but the $3,200 price (plus food and park fees) seems a little steep for what they are providing.
posted on May 29, 2007 - 4 answers

I'd like to learn carpentry in London - How do I go about that? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2007 - 4 answers

Does anyone know of an audiophile/hi-fi club in the St. Louis area? I have recently become interested in DIY Hi-Fi and being a college student with little electronics experience I am looking for a way to get myself better acquainted with everything before I start to spend too much money. The internet has been a great resource, but having some real people around me who know what they are doing and would be willing to provide me with some direction would be very helpful.
posted on Mar 28, 2007 - 4 answers

Math Question Kinda: I realize it's not possible. But if it was....how tall would the structure need to be if it were to be seen from both US coasts. Or is it impossible because of the curvature of the earth or whatever else I'm not thinking about it. [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 26 answers

Team building industry statistics: how would I go about finding these? I'm looking for typicals like how much is spent, who spends it, what types of activities (lasertag, brainstorming) and how the numbers may have changed since 1990 - in the US, mainly, but elsewhere is also appreciated, as well as any other search terminology. [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 6 answers

Should I go to Nepal? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2007 - 13 answers

Where can I find guidelines or software that will help me design a rectangular, free-standing deck with cantilevers? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2007 - 1 answers

I am creating 15 "bottles of inspiration" for a team building event at my company. [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm relatively crafty, but inexperienced and largely ignorant of building construction. What are the best tools to learn masonry, preferably stone masonry, first as a hobby but potentially as a career? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 7 answers

I bought a piece of commercial property in a desirable area. Should I build three separate 4,500 square foot buildings or one large 13,500 square foot building? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2007 - 8 answers

Construction/Surveying: Optical level vs. transit/level. Exactly what is the difference? Level only does horizontal vs. horizontal and vertical? How much advantage (in real use) is a transit/level? If I get a Northwest 500A Standard Level and not a Northwest 500A Transit Level, will I kick myself later? I never expect to do "real surveying". TIA
posted on Jan 10, 2007 - 3 answers

Over the weekend, I shall be building a Shuttle SK21G Barebone PC system. Given that I've only built about 4 computers (all of which worked fine) and never a Shuttle, is there anything you can tell me or websites I should read which will make the building process go smoothly? [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2006 - 16 answers

Strengthtrainingfilter: If I have a workout comprised of 6 exercises, 2 sets each, can I do all 6 exercises in a row twice, or do I have to do each one twice in a row? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2006 - 11 answers

I've got practically no experience with builders and I'm concerned that the costs for this job are totally over the top. Can anyone help figure out if I'm being taken for a ride? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 4 answers