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July 9, 2002

I am working on a project to improve the drainage around my basement walls.  The foundation is cracking and leaking after only 5 years.  There is a footing drain in…

July 9, 2002

How do I increase exterior door openings?  I need to increase two exterior door openings from 30" to 36", the problem that I will encounter will be the exterior siding,…

July 9, 2002

I plan to lay a 3/8 wood laminate floor in a cabin that has just been constructed.  At present the floor consists of 3/4 t&g OSB subfloor over joists 16"…

July 9, 2002

I'm building a deck and I'm wondering about the footings. The deck will have a trellis over it and one side closed with lattise. The ledger will be attached to…

July 9, 2002

Concrete Countertop Love these, have always wanted to do one. Fu-Tung Cheng article in FHB 146, May 2002 has inspired me.  Will start with my own.  Lady asked me many years…

July 9, 2002

How do I eliminate a 1/2" sag in a subfloor, without working from underneath, before installing a oak strip floor? I've gone back through this forum re: this question, and…

July 8, 2002

I'm installing a raised paver deck and I need to know what do I do up against the house. I have vinyl siding covering a concrete block home. It looks…

July 8, 2002

Because of storm damage, I am needing to reside, reroof, and replace many windows on my house, and have started looking at siding jobs/contractors.  What is it with siding contractors…

July 8, 2002

Hello everyone! am considering using cellular PVC as a material for the jamb portion of a decorative arch. Does anyone have experience with this material, i.e. looks, paintability, etc???

July 8, 2002

Some builders are doing a fantastic job up the street from me. They seem to really know what theyre doing but one thing concerned me. Theyre putting woodshake roofing ontop…