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August 7, 2002

I have what appears to be a well constructed 4-6 inch concrete patio deck adjoining the back of my house. There are 4 of these slabs about 12 feet x…

August 7, 2002

I'm planning a staircase to my cabin loft, treads only, no risers. I plan to mortise in the treads from the rear, leaving several inches from the nose of the…

August 7, 2002

What is the best method for painting a concrete foundation, and what type of paint should I use? I thought I'd try wire brushing the surface immediately after the forms…

August 7, 2002

Asphalt shingles on the slant? I am about to replace the shingles on a shed roof that slants two ways. Should the shingles go on at right angles to the…

August 7, 2002

I just had a woman ask me to do her hardwood floors and I told her that I don't really do wood floors. She said she wanted ME to do…

August 7, 2002

My husband and I have been building our home ourselves (yes, I know all the professionals out there are cringing).  It is a long term project (5 years), and we…

August 7, 2002

Hi! I'm a long time reader of Fine Homebuilding and have used it in the maintainance and repairs around my house. I have a question that I hope someone can help me…

August 7, 2002

My 100 yr old renovation project house has a small front porch, about 7 x 8, which is exposed to the elements on two sides. It has a reasonable 2%…

August 6, 2002

I'm looking at a re-siding job and am interested in fibre-sement products. Any recommendations, cautions, advice on brands, cutting and fastening? How about install time compared with wood and vinyl?…

August 6, 2002

My Marvin windows and doors should be in soon. My plan is to wrap the window opening with tyvek just enough for for the installation. I wasn't going to do…