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March 12, 2002

* new for me anyway. We were bidding a job and lost out to a contractor that is adding a second story to part of a house. The area in…

March 12, 2002

* In the near future I have to remove a POPCORN ceiling.I understand the process is to spray and scrape. Any tips as to how wet it must be to…

March 12, 2002

* I was in position to make some quick money. Sounds familiar so far? Anyway, one of these townhouse developements seems to have a recurring problem in just about every…

March 12, 2002

* I have a client who wants to have a couple of wood gates made for a 18'span. I've built several average size back yard entry gates, but I'm getting…

March 12, 2002

* I READ IN SOME OF THE DISCUSSIONS HERE THAT SOME GUYS USE A 4" GRINDER TO MAKE A COPE JOINT. I TRIED IT BUT I MUST BE USING THE…

March 12, 2002

* I have a rail and stile bit and have used them quite a lot but I was thinking of making these doors a little different. Has anyone used those…

March 11, 2002

* I plan to install poly plastic sheeting in a crawlspace that is below grade. There are a dozen places on the web that say to "tape the seams" but…

March 11, 2002

* Clad windows, Aluminum or Vinyl ? Your Thoughts on Pros & Cons of each.

March 11, 2002

* What is the best way to attach the braces, for the poles, to the house?

March 11, 2002

* I have acquired a bunch of very rugged Hubbell 5362 20 amp outlets and would like to use them in my house. Is it code to install outlets on…