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July 11, 2002

Would you use regular 2xs for exterior trim if they are painted? Cedar 1xs are a bit too narrow next to clapboards. And I have extra wood that I could use.…

July 11, 2002

installing new windows - chicago area - any thoughts on Pella vs Anderson vs Marvin or does someone prefer another brand with less name recognition but good quality?

July 11, 2002

Does anyone know of a website that has a span chart for Ridge Beams.  The only span chart I have is for engineered lumber.  Our lumber salesman doesn't have any…

July 11, 2002

Hi everybody, I could really use some advise.  Im working on a 2 story frame house with a brick veneer.  Im adding an addition to the back of the house.  Between…

July 11, 2002

I am enclosing a 24 by 12'6" Porch.  Floor is concrete and sloped about 3" in 24 feet and 1 -1/2 inchs in 12' the other way.  What would be…

July 10, 2002

I am curious to know if anyone uses the Porter Cable Paint Remover. I am considering purchasing a power paint remover and wanted to know if this is a good…

July 10, 2002

I need to install new plastic laminate on existing countertops and I am not sure of the best way to go about it. Do I get some sort of adhesive…

July 10, 2002

Is a wet bed floor the only possible floor type that can go in a tilled shower stall?  I am assuming so because there is no way to secure the cement…

July 10, 2002

I have an old (1954) wood siding cape cod that desperately needs replacement windows. I'm strongly leaning towards a vinyl window (decent) but what concerns me is the way the…

July 9, 2002

Are there any special techniques you guys use to retrofit skylights (velux) in a cedar shake roof deck?  I don't run in to too many cedar shake roofs down here…