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August 22, 2002

I need advice on how to install 7" crown molding on curved fascia on a porch with a 20' dia.

August 22, 2002

How Do I Pollish Terrazo....what kind of machine do i use and what kind of things will i need?

August 22, 2002

What is the best way to nail down trusses. Or the way you are supposed to nail them down. My building inspector says, that the truss manufacturers are suppose to…

August 21, 2002

I'm building a house with round top windows that are inset 2" (I don't want to simply stick the windows on to the outside of the house, so at each…

August 21, 2002

Have a customer that wants 30' X 100' kennel barn for dogs. (about 50+ of them). Have the design made for that layout. Also wants to live on an upper…

August 21, 2002

Dear Friends, I am mostly a woodworker, but will be replacing a number of doors and windows into a slump block house (pretty common here in AZ). I've installed plenty of…

August 21, 2002

I've been asked to bid an interesting job for a previous client--they want to build a 4x8 wine room in a corner of their upstairs den.  A company that sells…

August 21, 2002

Hi All, I am currently designing a Cape Cod style home.  The span from front exterior wall to rear exterior wall is 36 feet with the parallel interior load bearing…

August 20, 2002

we are buying a new house - well new for us anyway - it has popcorn ceilings that are just filthy - any suggestions on possible cleaning or sanding off…

August 20, 2002

I am considering installing siding (probably something like Hardiplank) over a stucco on frame house. The stuco was not done well, and siding is appealing. I'd like to add some…