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August 1, 2002

I havve a house that's 46 x 32 with a five foot knee wall on the second floor on both east and west sides. I'm setting a glu-lam ridge 46'x18"x…

August 1, 2002

Is there any problem with nailing 3/4" x 2-3/4" oak strip flooring over the same?  The 1x8 subfloor is nailed perpendicular to the floor joists instead of diagnally, and it…

August 1, 2002

I have a cathedral ceiling made of 2x6 tongue and grove pine. On top of that is 2 inches of styrofoam, with roofing felt and then comp shingles.   Has anyone…

August 1, 2002

I sort of asked this quesiton in a round-about way a week or so ago, but thought I'd cut straight to the point this time. We have a 70 year…

August 1, 2002

I'm doing a kitchen with a 50s look. Can't find a source for 9 by 9 vinyl tiles, so I was thinking about cutting them. Any suggestions for cutting them…

July 31, 2002

Hey! I was just wondering, Laminate flooring in a basement..? Yes or No and why or why not...? Anything else!? Thanks!  

July 31, 2002

I would like to increase a old 36'' X 80'' D. F. entry door with stain glass to 86'' ht.  It is protected from the weather by an extended roof and eave…

July 31, 2002

Lower lever remodel   Need advice on redoing a lower floor, which is partially below grade. One end of the house is at grade and the other is 2’ below…

July 31, 2002

I have a ledger board above my front door ready for joists, that will be an upstairs deck. I would like some tips on how to enclose the space below for…

July 31, 2002

I know a lot of you place the felt and shingle over it the same day so you just shower tack it. Others cuss about it blowing off before they…