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January 23, 2002

* How do you professionals keep a wet edge when painting a large expanse of wall? Do you cut in first or last? Also, what is your preferred method of…

January 23, 2002

* The floors are FINALLY done, and we are moving in to our house on Sunday. I think one of the first projects (my wife wants me) to do is…

January 23, 2002

* I have followed a couple of the threads where sistered joists were discussed and I have a more general question: how do you know when sistering is needed? Stepping…

January 23, 2002

* I started building my house in the summer last year. I finished it from the outside before the winter came and now I'm busy working inside. I've been insulating…

January 23, 2002

* Has anyone had any experience with EPDM as a shower pan liner, or at least heard of any reasons good or bad why it should/should not be used? Robin

January 23, 2002

* hi gang...i'm looking to make a shower stall by gluing galvanized sheetmetal to greenboard. i need some adhesive suggestions; any thoughts? thanks mark s

January 22, 2002

* I am thinking of troweling a thin coat of plaster over regular drywall in my shop. I was going to staple mesh tape over the seams and possibly adding…

January 22, 2002

* Have started remodeling the first floor of c.1825 federal-style brick home we just purchased. Found that on one of the main beams in the home (beam size is 8"x8",…

January 22, 2002

* What type of sealer is used on a slate kitchen countertop? The countertop is made of several pieces of slate that will be grouted. Thanks for your help!

January 22, 2002

* I do a fair amount of asphalt shingle roofing, but I have never installed a copper valley before. I have a customer who wants 4 installed, they range in…