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August 23, 2012

Local YMCA has terrible echo in one of there aerobic rooms. Local Music company want big dollars to attach 16x12 roll of carpet on the cinder block walls.( they want…

August 22, 2012

Hello, I have a problem (obviously). It goes like this: I own a home in SW New Mexico. It has several flat roof sections, one of which is leaking. The…

August 22, 2012

Has anybody done this and had problems with the caulk/foam/adhesive "flashing" through the seam or compromising its strength after taped and painted? M. Ferguson's drywall article on air-sealing in the most recent…

August 21, 2012

To existing house with a crawl space from concrete all around, there is added (later on), as we call it, extension room which is around 8x8 ft and laid on…

August 20, 2012

I am adding a shed lean-to to my garage. It will be built on a slab which has been poured and ready for framing But I have a problem with…

August 20, 2012

I purchased a couple of the Decora Leviton three way switches - I want to replace the old switches but I am finding that with the red, white and black,…

August 19, 2012

Which is the best method to paint flat cupboard doors? Brush, roller or sponge roller?

August 19, 2012

just wondering how many still cut crown on the flat , i have tried to cut crown nestled against the fence with stops but seems way to slow ? and…

August 18, 2012

Hi everyone. Just looking for some thoughts or experiences about a remodel like this. We like our current area in south sf bay and are curious about an addition by…

August 15, 2012

I want to create a little more insulation value to a wall that will be shingled with a cement manufactured, GAF shingle product. Any advice on double layering the wall…