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Saltillo (mexican) Tile
May 16, 2002

Good morning all I have a project which includes laying 300 sq.ft. of saltillo (Mexican) tile. I have experience with ceramic but have not worked with this type of…
built ins for a gambrel
May 16, 2002

Looking for information to aid me in the way I finish my upstairs with "built in's" to make use of the area behind the knee walls as well as around…
Staining a wood floor
May 16, 2002

I am in need of some expert advice on staining a new white pine floor. I have never stained and finished a floor before and only want to do it…
Copper flashing and Morter
May 15, 2002

Late last night an alarm bell went off and I remembered that there was an issue of copper reacting to concrete back in the 50's when it was first used…
Exterior trim for windows
May 15, 2002

I do not know the proper name for it but I want to complete some millwork over my exterior windows. I have looked at many old homes but haven't seen…
Concealed gutters and downspouts
May 14, 2002

I'm working out the design details for a Conservatory/Summerhouse that I'll start building in a few weeks, and I was hoping for some advice on rain gutters. This building will be all…
Spiral Staircase Construction
May 14, 2002

I have a woodworking shop, a small business I work on weekends and evenings after my 'real' job. I specialize in hardwood items, such as entertainment centers,, shelving units, and…
prime sheetrock
May 14, 2002

Having just constructed a dividing stud wall in a bedroom, any suggestions for a primer over the sheetrock? If the final paint colors will not be white, should I just…
cedar siding
May 14, 2002

Hey guys, I'm in need of your wisdom. I went on a bid today to do some repair work on a restaurant that has 1x4 cedar siding on the building.…
exterior use of copper
May 14, 2002

I would like to use copper piping as part of a deck baluster. My question is how to keep it from turning colors. I have seen other messages that said…

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