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January 26, 2002

* I have some posts and beams that I'd like to wrap in VG fir, as they're fingerjointed laminated beams right now (and have some exposed connectors). It would be…

January 26, 2002

* My buddy and I are fabricating and installing 18" X 18" SS floor tiles in an apartment here in NYC. We are installing over a plywood subfloor with a…

January 26, 2002

* Does anyone have any experience with Kahrs flooring? It is a laminated wood floor with a hardwood wear surface. The job I am looking at it for would be…

January 25, 2002

* Is 5-3/4" - 6 1/4" acceptable practice for 1/2 X 8 or are 10s recommended? Jeff

January 25, 2002

* I am going to finish off my parents' basement in South Eastern PA. Their basement is relatively new (2.5 years old) and only gets occasional dampness and white deposits…

January 25, 2002

* Have a 36 x 24 foot long ranch. Planning to add out 16 feet entire 36 foot to front of house. Roof is now typical ranch gable with triangles…

January 25, 2002

* 15A breaker has the following on it; a TV, a clock radio, and a computer. When either an Iron or Vacuum is plugged into circuit, the breaker trips. Have…

January 25, 2002

* If you were going to cut 72 open 2x12 stringers, identically, what would be the jig you'd use?

January 25, 2002

* I have a prefinished 3/8 oak strip floor in my kitchen. When I moved in my house, the refrigerator made some dents in my new floor.I'd like to repair…

January 24, 2002

* I have a well with a submersible pump and have just replaced all my old galvanized pipes with copper. My problem is there is a tremendous loud bang whenever…