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July 25, 2002

I am restoring a 4 storey brick building which sustained water damage over the years it was vacant (40+/-). I am trying to reduce and/or eliminate the squeaking in the…

July 25, 2002

With all the hot weather this time of year does anyone have any advise or tricks for doing concrete flatwork in extreme heat?  Any do's or don't's?

July 25, 2002

I am looking for a convienient way to leave an access panel to the motor of a jacuzzi tub I am installing.  I built a 2x6 deck, will be using…

July 25, 2002

I am in the process of getting at lot ready for house construction.  I will have time to pour the foundation before winter, but not to close in the house. …

July 25, 2002

Got a job coming up where I need to replace 2-3 pieces of double 5-1/2" blind nailed siding.  I think it's masonite type product.  How do I get the old…

July 24, 2002

Does anyone have a decent method for properly flashing vinyl siding/J-channel above a roof plane?  This is a very common application, yet it is one which leaks very easily when…

July 24, 2002

Same question plus one more, Would you recomend purchasing hardwood flooring over the web?  I have some questions about prefinished hardwood, engineered, and laminate flooring and could use some help.…

July 24, 2002

We have a stucco house with the original stucco from 1929. It's cracking here and there and the 3-layers of paint, obviously, are flaking off all over the place. So,…

July 24, 2002

 I need to put five bends in a 10 ' length of aluminium fascia to match existing pieces.  Any suggestions on how to bend it nicely without a brake?

July 24, 2002

How can I shim a PT mudsill (max 1/2 inch) between block and sill? Wood shim ? PT wood shim ? Metal shim (where can I find them ) or…