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April 23, 2016

I have an existing 26' x 40' stem wall originally desinged for a monolithic slab with thickened edge for a small cottage.   Changed plans, and now just want to…

April 21, 2016

I have an easy way to remove wallpaper paste prior to repainting that uses a wet/dry shop vac and the floor squeegee attachment.   After removing the  paper, wet the wall…

April 20, 2016

I need to install just one square of aluminum extrusion for a screen to the edge of my roof. A guy at the roofing company said i probably don't want…

April 20, 2016

I'm going to install 1 X 6 Trex Accents solid edge as my top railing (Saddle color) on a deck railing (for splinter-free, low-maintenance, rot-proof).  I'm replacing cedar, which crapped…

April 18, 2016

My friend needs me to help him install fiber cement siding on his cabin in the woods. The porcupines are eating the exterior wood.  He built this back in the…

April 15, 2016

Looking for a rec on a brand (or brands) of epoxy for repair and rebuilding rotted xterior trim.  I've used a few different brands and I have yet to find…

April 10, 2016

hello...i'm in the planning stages of building a 16x20 shed...but i'm at a loss as to should i pour cement columns with a bracket to accept a 4x6 timber or should…

April 4, 2016

I am going to be adding an ell addition to my 1 1/2 story cape.  The new roof ridge will be at the same height as and perpendicular to the…

March 31, 2016

Big deck build is finally making progress. My massive footings (36x36x5 foot deep--terrible fill until 4.5" deep) are in place. Mason is going to be laying the block into seven…

March 29, 2016

I have a ranch that was built in 1968 and used trusses to support the roof. I want to remove a few walls to open up the kitchen and foyer…