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August 14, 2012

August 14, 2012

I have a new pole building which I wish to use for my wood shop. It has a sealed slab floor and I plan on framing the inside with 2X6.…

August 13, 2012

I am mid way thru my stair renovation (converting carpeted stairs to oak hardwood). I have completed and installed the treads and risers within the "closed" part of the stairway…

August 12, 2012

     how long does it usually take for the bread ball to dissolve & flush out?  we don't have great pressure- well pump cycles between 30-40psi.

August 11, 2012

I am repairing square wooden columns on my 100-yr old house.  As was typical, they were fluted on a moulding cutter, meaning the ends of the flutes are tapered from…

August 9, 2012

I am attempting a crown moulding on a second floor with a partially sloped section.  It has a ceiling, knee walls, and the underside of the rafters.  There may be…

August 8, 2012

Spam filter so here is my question as a graphic

August 7, 2012

Hardi website states that Hardiboard must have a 2" clearence above shingles, decks and other surfaces.  If a 2" clearence was left above a shingled area, the flashing would be…

August 6, 2012

I am in the process of building my home which will have cedar lapped bevel and shake siding.  I plan on laving them the natural color with a clear sealer…

August 6, 2012

I have rafters that were not cut plumb with the outside walls on my garage.  Right or wrong..... it is what it is.  I have seen what I will call…