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July 24, 2002

I am a home builder in PA and am looking for information on building planting/potting sheds. Does anyone know where information can be found on the proper building techniques. Floor…

July 24, 2002

I am in the long process of restoring a Circa 1740 home in Morristown, NJ. I have recently replaced some old windows with larger new ones. I need to order…

July 23, 2002

Sister in law asked for help with this.  They want to add a "pass thru" window between kitchen and living room.  The wall is of course an interior wall and…

July 23, 2002

I've always heard that you should use a soft lime mortar (type o?) when repointing or repairing old brickwork. I've also had this recommended when working on old stone foundations…

July 23, 2002

You people have helped me before, thanks for that. I am owner/builder of a house in Riverside County, Ca.  I found someone interested in stuccoing the house (too small a…

July 23, 2002

I'm installing sheet stainless steel as a backsplash behind a range.  The backsplash is 5 feet wide by 28" tall.   How do I fasten it to the wall?  I can…

July 23, 2002

What's the best wood for divided light window sashes - tough enough for the harshest elements and stable enough for the narrow dividers. I'm in the midwest, if that makes…

July 22, 2002

We have a very large brick house that @ one time was covered in vines on parts of the house. I plan on power washing the entire house using a chemical…

July 22, 2002

I'm looking for 9 by 9 inch solid color floor tile. Stuff that looks like the old asbestos stuff. No little flecks of color or fancy stuff. Just solid through-and-through…

July 21, 2002

anyone out there using it, or prime trim? what do you think of it. have you used it for anything beyond corner  and window trim? thanks james