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February 3, 2002

* Friend is trying to find garage doors that meet 3 criteria: have good insulation, are affordable, and fit the opening tight. Mostly the latter. Not as concerned with appearance.…

February 2, 2002

* I have a client who wants to build a connection between his house and garage. I assume that the addition will need footings, that the house has footings and…

February 2, 2002

* I have to install a bunch of extension jambs for 2x6 walls.On my homemade ones I've counterbored and trim screwed them on or biscuted them.Any body got any good…

February 2, 2002

* i'm thinking of using I-joist material for the rafters in my own house. is this a good idea? what is the best way to secure them at the ridge…

February 2, 2002

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February 2, 2002

* I've got a bunch of 1x4 T&G rough-sawn cedar to install as the liner on the vaulted ceilings of my house. Directions say to use 4d 1 1/2 finish…

February 2, 2002

* I have an arch-top window that I am about to trim out. I have already set the stool and will do the side and arched casings next. What is…

February 2, 2002

* I'm moving an old barn to my property this spring. I want to use corrugated metal as the roofing material. The interior space will be insulated and sheetrocked. My…

February 2, 2002

* I added a second story to my home and I am now coming to the point of finishing the doors. I will be adding 14 new doors and replacing…

February 1, 2002

* Need help in repairing cracked plaster on archway. Would prefer to keep this a small project and not get into replacing structural members. What screening material, repair material (durobond,…