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March 3, 2002

* I plan to install 1/4" 4X8 sheets of beadboard on strapping that has been installed perpendicular to the ceiling joists. Is the beadboard, generally speaking, up to the fire…

March 2, 2002

* I have a house that has brick across the front of the house. I am planning to lay rock in front of the brick to change the look to…

March 2, 2002

* I am looking for ideas for my basement ceiling. The headroom is about 6'4" and is currently drywall. I will be removing the ceiling to replace some old cast…

March 2, 2002

* ...approaching the tail end of a bedroom remodel in my home. I am about to install the new doors (pre-hung interior)and eventually, a new hardwood floor. Can anyone give…

March 2, 2002

* I have an office table/desk that has a formica top. i want to put a " 1/2 round oak edging on it) two lumber yards I called do not…

March 2, 2002

* Suggestions for sound-insulating a PVC waste pipe in the ceiling of the basement? We're going to box it in with 1/2" drywall and are trying to keep as much…

March 2, 2002

* Recently remodeled bathroom, new sink, drywall, paint, & slate floor. We want to put in some type og wainscoating. Don't really want the panel stuff. Thinking of using 1…

March 2, 2002

* Quick hit question. See first reply - post too long. Need to make a crown molding for a curved wall. Any ideas?

March 1, 2002

* I am trying to get a real clean junction where my drywall hits the posts and beams I have put in, I used L edge on the drywall where…

March 1, 2002

* We are installing our electrics and wonder what the inspector will require exposed during this first inspection.Our house is block with conduit channeled through the walls. Thanks; Don Lauer