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Hanging interior doors
January 30, 2002

* Just searching for some more and better ideas. What would be the best technique for nailing in pre-hung doors. Do you nail on both sides of the stop in…
Building from the outside in?
January 30, 2002

* We got called back to a house our company built 10 years ago because of an extensive leak in the master bath shower. We removed all the tile and…
fixing water damage on ceiling
January 30, 2002

* Long story short: Bathroom above ceiling, two kids try to bail out the tub, one run of joint tape now visible, wrinkly, and kinda yellow in places. Can I…
Nailing to metal studs?
January 30, 2002

* I am a residential finish carp. I have the opportunity to do a builders condo in Chicago. I was looking for some advice on dealing with metal studs. The…
Garage Floor Paint Recommendation
January 30, 2002

* Any recommendations on what type of paint (epoxy) to use for a residential garage floor. It is about 800 sqft. We park three cars in there during the week.…
installing a boiler
January 30, 2002

* I have the technical expertise to install a boiler but am looking for advice on sizing a unit for my home and the layout of the plumbing. Anyone have…
Silent Master central vacuum – good O…
January 30, 2002

* i'm thinking of installing a central vacuum. i'm asking if there is anyone with good or bad experience with the Silent Master system? what do you think of it!!!…
Composite Decking
January 29, 2002

* I have read a few articles on composite decking but am now being asked to put in a bid for one in Southern California. I have no experience with…
window flashing – help?
January 29, 2002

* Just got a bunch of Hurd cladded windows to install in my do-it-yourself farmhouse. No drip edge or meaningful instructions were included. Can't find good reference about flashing. House…
Staining therma tru doors, are they s…
January 29, 2002

* therma tru is a very nice door.We usse a lot of the metal ones in garages etc. but the fiberglass "wood look" I have not had good luck staining…

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