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June 2, 2002

Hi all, What kind of glue should be used for putting up Curltured Marble over Luan? What size notches in trowell? Thanks Ben

June 2, 2002

Hi, I am making a couple of skylights from salvaged french door insulated(and tempered) glass. The glass is 30"x60". I am concerned about these being too large a span for…

June 1, 2002

What's you formula for a mud floor. Does anyone use pre-mix? I have been using sand mix (pre-mixed), but i hate it. I don't want to use one of my…

June 1, 2002

To All, I am going to add a 10x20 foot front porch to our home, supported by pillars, with traditional railings, etc.  The only thing unusual about this project is…

June 1, 2002

I'd like to economically waterproof and insulate the entire height of some foundation walls, including the parts that extend above grade. Can anybody please tell me: (a) How do I…

June 1, 2002

I've been trying to do some fact-finding on how best to make this large pair of doors. Each leaf is 39"W x 89"H x 2 1/2" - 3" thick. The…

June 1, 2002

I am having my kitchen remodeled.  We want to put a cook top in a 90o "inside" corner of the counter top.  The cabinets below the cook top are not…

June 1, 2002

Am looking for a low V.O.C., solvent free drywall adhesive that is thick enough to stay on ceiling panels while being hung. I have chemical sensitivities and am trying (with…

June 1, 2002

old t&g pine 1x4s over floor joists, chewed up, abused, patched in, etc. Don't want to try to save it. Need all head space can muster in upstairs 1 1/2…

June 1, 2002

Anyone know a good way to reduce sound transmission through floor. This  is remodel... current floor/ceiling  is  only 2x6 T&G dougfir over  6x8 rdwd  beams @32inches oc. From below, beam…