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For my rear VW calipers that require twist in, I use the MN3272 tool made by Metalnerd. Only $45.

It's not really a drill, it's a Geoprobe, maybe a 6600 series? The faded decal on the side was a big hint. It's essentially a post pounder that collects continuous soil samples in an Acetate sleeve.

Check with the designer, if your floor is structural, then it has to be tied directly to the stem wall. Basement slabs are usually non-structural, and if your slab is, putting insulation between the stem wall and slab should be fine. The contractor will want to use the lip of the footing to...

Yes, you may have some problems, but first, a couple questions. How deep is you footing from ground surface (grade), and how deep below grade will the slab be? How high is the water table? Is the footing directly on the clay? You have the inside of the footing wall insulated, and none on the...

Depending on site conditions, insulating the floor too much can be a bad idea. If you're building on frost susceptible soil, you have to keep the soil under the foundation and slab from freezing.