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May 25, 2002

I work in the basement of a four-storey medical centre (5 floors total).  Before installing  an x-ray machine we have to let the Ministry of Health know the thickness of…

May 25, 2002

I would like to make a half wall (actually @ 40" or so) out of an existing wall i have now. There is passage way through the wall now, regular…

May 24, 2002

I'm working on trimming a set of stairs, putting in skirtboards over the top of the treads and risers. So far I've been using a sheet of OSB, cutting to…

May 24, 2002

Have to perform a presure test for my plumbing inspection.  Have to hold 5 psi for 24 hrs.  Threaded 3 inch cleanout plug leaks like a sieve.  How to seal…

May 24, 2002

Building a room off the back of 2 story on the walk out side of the basement. Above this add on with be a deck off from the master bedroom…

May 24, 2002

  I need anyone and everyone’s comments on installing a ceiling fan (weight 45 lbs.) into a residential bedroom.  The concern is that the room has a tray ceiling and…

May 23, 2002

In our current remodeling job, we've designed a new soaking tub (standard 32" x 60"), with shower and tiled surround to back up to a wall that does not allow…

May 23, 2002

Greetings, I live in a 40 year old rambler near Washington DC. The previous owners did a lot of work to spruce up the interiors but I've recently noticed that…

May 23, 2002

I'm sure this was talked about once, but I can't remember and I couldn't find it. How soon after the plaster is applied can it be painted. I've seen references…

May 23, 2002

I am in the midst of applying a 3 part traditional stucco to a new home.  The 2 base coats were mixed and applied with 1:1:8 portland/lime/mason sand.  I used…