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February 11, 2002

* Hoping some of you out there can possibly help with a decision my Spouse and I need to make rather quickly. We have purchased a new home with zero…

February 11, 2002

* I'm building some casement and awning windows and would like to find some nice locking and latching hardware. Thanks for any help. - Jim

February 10, 2002

* I bought a 1923 cabin on a lake and I'm in the process of a few remodel jobs. I'm going to remove carpet from a bathroom floor the problem…

February 9, 2002

* Does anyone have a good method for removing an old thinset tile base from plywood subflooring? The object is to replace the existing tile floor with new 12"X12" tile.

February 9, 2002

* Presently, I have a 3/4" supply line from the street to a large, old Victorian house. The water pressure on the 2nd. and 3rd floors is not so good.…

February 9, 2002

* Manufactured T&G. Their website says they will send me a sample, but wondering if anybody has had ahold of it yet. Like wood, or more like plastic? Maybe its…

February 9, 2002

* I am installing 1x8 T&G white pine flooring in my house and would like to finish it with a tung oil. Since I have a 4'-6" crawl space below,…

February 9, 2002

* I'm installing cabinet doors using half-overlay cup hinges (first time) and I can't seem to get the "hinge-side" of the doors to sit flush on the cabinet panel. That…

February 9, 2002

* I'm planning to put ceramic tile in a bathroom on top of a wood floor. I want to put hydronic radiant heat under the tile. The floor is plenty…

February 9, 2002

* Does anyone have a book or two they have found helpful regarding designing and remodeling for the American with Disabilities Act? Would you mind sharing the title and author?