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March 22, 2002

What are the best floor coverings for a basement that might be under water ? My basement just flooded last week. Im getting flooring replacement cost . I had to…

March 22, 2002

hi there people.   listen, i jave this romantic notion, that i can use western red cedar for counter tops, that scent is intoxicating. any knowledge or suggestion's on this…

March 22, 2002

Hello all, Newbie here so please excuse my mistakes if I should make any.   I am attempting to install primed pine base molding around a corner with a 2' radius. …

March 22, 2002

If there is no blocking can the hanrail hangers be screwed directly through the drywall into metal studs? what kind of pullout resistance am I looking at? in other words,…

March 22, 2002

I have to lay black marble tiles for a fireplace hearth and surround. my question is do I need a special thin set for this? on some brands of thinset they…

March 22, 2002

I'm not a builder but this seems to be my best bet for getting some answers....so here goes..... Does anyone know the ceiling height requirements by code for a finished…

March 22, 2002

I could find this out with one phone call tomorrw, but I would like to try the system and I know someone out there knows it. What is the maximum…

March 22, 2002

I need some advice on how to best prepare our subfloor for ceramic tile.  We are remodeling kitchen- complete redo.  We ripped out the worn out oak hard wood flooring in…

March 21, 2002

I just ripped out a bar for a customer that had a sink in it.  The bar was in the basement which I'm in the process of remodeling.  I'll be…

March 21, 2002

Are sono-tube foundations acceptable in cold weather climates? I was recently told that condensation will form on the bottom of my cottage if I put it on a post foundation,…