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January 10, 2002

* I am remodeling my basement and want to remove one of the supporting columns. I have been told that I can do this if I sandwich the beam with…

January 10, 2002

* It seems that every kitchen I install has copious amounts of the factory finished moldings, especially crown. The current job I am on has upper cabinets that alternate in…

January 10, 2002

* Have never been able to figure out how to protect both my eyes and my breathing. When I wear a dust mask and glasses (or goggles) my glasses fog…

January 10, 2002

* In a bedroom I will be constructing a stud wall perpendicular to an exposed brick chimney. Any hints on getting a nice clean corner where the sheetrock and the…

January 10, 2002

* Hello all. i am in Kansas City Missouri and am seeking a little advice. Had an excavator out and had him dig a spec for me. It is a…

January 9, 2002

* Am restoring an old motor bike. Some of the frame tubing is elliptical. If I have the major and minor axi (sp) how can I convert that back to…

January 9, 2002

* What's the correct way to close off a fireplace? I'm eliminating one in an upcoming renovation. It's flush with the existing wall, so after I close it up I…

January 9, 2002

* i'm having trouble working out the best way to install marvins' double hung sash windows to my walls. i have been recommended to put 3/8" furring strips on top…

January 9, 2002

* I've got a couple of questions. 1) Anyone had any problems using Hardi Plank. 2)Tar paper vs. house wrap. 3) is 1/2" CDX adequate? Any reason to go thicker?…

January 9, 2002

* We are in the middle of building our house that I am the owner/GC on. It is going to be entirely brick and stone. However, there is a 2…