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April 19, 2002

Hi All.  My fiancee and I recently signed a contract on a new house.  It has a "walk-out" basement which may be somewhat of a misnomer since the only door…

April 19, 2002

Woodworking intermediate and carpentry novice seeking some advice: My neighbor has a 3'X6'4" door frame that she wants to put a bifold door in.  Brosco's catalog has similar doors, but…

April 18, 2002

I just purchased a new home.  It is adobe construction with some interior walls made of adobe.  Problem:  At least one interior wall runs into a traditional 2X4 and sheet…

April 18, 2002

A client wants an addition put on their large Victorian, which will include a 22'x 22' octagonal sunroom. Does anyone have a manufacturer to recommend that specializes in Victorian pre-fab…

April 18, 2002

I have a hallway in which I have placed slate tile,these are square or rectangular, and are up to 12 inches in size. they are about 3/16 inch thick. I…

April 18, 2002

We are tearing off a cedar shake roof.  The shingles were stapled to 1/2 cdx roof deck.  A large percentage of the staples remain stuck in the deck.  We have…

April 17, 2002

I have a tile floor project in a typical 1950's California ranch home with a perimeter foundation and piers/posts.  The floor support system is made up of a 2 x 6…

April 17, 2002

I need to recess a header that will carry the load of ceiling joists (just attic space above).  The span is 22 feet.  Can someone tell me the correct size…

April 17, 2002

A few questoins on tile for you guys. 1) I'm tiling a tub surround including the ceiling. What is the best procedure, tile the ceiling first or the walls? what's…

April 17, 2002

Hi, We have been told by a professional painting contractor that our old metal roof (tin, I think), needs of a new paint job.  He insists on using an aluminum…