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July 17, 2002

My parents just moved into a house and the floor in an upstairs bedroom squeaks really bad.  I screwed down the floor prior to the carpet going in.  I have…

July 17, 2002

 I need to get a basement ready for tile tomorrow. It has minimal structural cracks . There are sighns of hydrallic pressure. Tests applied is showing moisture under taped vesqueen. …

July 16, 2002

Does anyone have specs or rules of thumb on how often to place field joints when installing bevel cedar siding? For example, how short is too short for a piece…

July 16, 2002

I have an old shed in my backyard.  The house is approx. 60 years old and I'm guessing the shed is about that same age.  I've learned from the town…

July 16, 2002

Give ya some background.......... I live in a small log home I built 6 years ago.  Now, in the process of adding 24x40 garage with full bedroom and bath above,…

July 16, 2002

I'm adding a porch to a one story ranch which has an 8" poured concrete basement wall --need to find the best method for (1) suporting the porch, and (2),…

July 16, 2002

I have a project where I need to attach 3/8 inch sheets of plywood to the ceiling (faux T&G plywood) and I'm wonding if it's appropriate to use my finish…

July 16, 2002

Any suggestions on ventilating a low pitch roof over 2" tongue and groove ceiling would be appreciated. The original 25 year shingles lasted only 10 years.  Eagle Shield was installed in…

July 16, 2002

I am going to lay a prefinished wood floor (mohawk 2 1/4" strip). I would like to know the best procedure for the first couple of starter rows. Is it okay…

July 16, 2002

I have a lamp I want to install on an existing newel post but I have no idea how to fasten it down or the best way to run the wires in…