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January 15, 2002

* The kindly fireplace installers must have dropped something when putting on the ill-fitting chase top [another story], and hit the window probably from a height of 20 feet. The…

January 15, 2002

* I can't imagine faucets need to be repaired that often, but I've heard that Moen is unbeatable for service and availability of replacement parts. Still, Grohe has better styling…

January 15, 2002

* I have been in a new constructed house for 9 months. Sheet rock cracks have developed over the last 3 months on several door jams and on a couple…

January 15, 2002

* I'm finishing my basement by painting it. Do I have to prepare the concrete in anyway beforehand?

January 14, 2002

* I was browsing through the Building in Mixed Climates book and noticed the author(s) recommended to use 2x6's on 24" centers. He said there is the same board footage,…

January 14, 2002

* At my job we are working on a building with buckling brick walls. Its a church with (interior) galleries on three sides that are supported on columns towards the…

January 14, 2002

* Has anyone figured out how to roof a turret with architectural shingles so the results are consistent and the lines straight?

January 14, 2002

* What books do you guys recommend as far as framing roofs? I have the book written by Marshal Gross and it is interesting. What else have you found to…

January 14, 2002

* Here's one for the stair crowd. After building/installing and trimming out a 15 rise curve{oak theads,paint grade stringer and risers} and AFTER the house is painted, tiled etc... The…

January 14, 2002

* Is there a need to drill for nailing? How does an air nailer work of this stuff? How soon do you need a finish coat?