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January 27, 2002

* Thanks to all who responded to my question re. compressors. I'm in the middle of a remodel job on my home and would like to install (or have installed)…

January 27, 2002

* The client wants a lot of the rooms in the house (new construction) done with a knotty pine wainscot arrangement under a chair rail. Anybody have experience with the…

January 27, 2002

* I am planning a second story addition to my rectangular, 1015 s/f ranch style home. Does any one know of any design resources or books that would specifically pertain…

January 27, 2002

* I have a deck that is built level with the house floor. The rain runs in the house under the door. I have caulked and sealed the door but…

January 27, 2002

* About six months ago I painted my pressure treated Southern yellow pine handrails and balusters with one coat of zinnsers oil based primer, then two coats of sherwin williams…

January 27, 2002

* Need some direction in building a sound resistant wall using 2 x 4. Local Lumber doesn't have sound strips and the best suggestion is r11 insulation--which I know doesn't…

January 26, 2002

* I plan to install an island sink which will require a loop vent. Asking experts at home centers results in vague recollections of how to run this plumbing. I…

January 26, 2002

* I am contemplating a freestanding deck on my new home. It will probably be 16'x30', and about 8'-9' off the ground. My builder typically makes all their decks freestanding,…

January 26, 2002

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January 26, 2002

* How low can you go with basic three-tab shingles? And with roll roofing? I have a friend with a covered-enclosed patio, and they are getting water dripping from the…