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March 24, 2012

I have to get 3 or 4 new 500w worklights and I hate spending the money when I know they will be lucky to last through the end of the…

March 22, 2012

Background:  Newer construction, poured foundation with rubberized membrane and Dow blue foam on the exterior of foundation, perforated tile at footings on interior and exterior emptying into sump well.  Experienced…

March 22, 2012

I am getting set to have my basement foundation excavated (new home) and will likely have to guide the excavator myself using a rotating laser level. I've done total station…

March 21, 2012

I am guting my shower stall and want to rip it down to the studs. my plumber can't get in until next week and i was wondering if I needed…

March 21, 2012

Hello,   I am renovating my attic and will be putting up wood beadboard over rafters filled with open cell spray insulation.  The insulation will be treated with a paintable…

March 21, 2012

I need to install an aluminum retrofit window in an existing aluminum frame. There is currently a "storefront" style fixed pane picture window with a simple aluminum extruded frame and…

March 20, 2012

  1. In order to make the house look more level, I would take out the cement looking porch and make the front yard level so it does not appear…

March 18, 2012

Hi, does anyone know what is the best glue for installing a recycled rubber floor atop plywood?  I am putting the flooring in my van, it is a product called…

March 18, 2012

All, I was getting ready to install a new slider in an existing opening and realized that the gap at the top is about an inch. I'd rather shim the…

March 18, 2012

I need some stair advice.  I am hanging stairs for my deck.  The first stair is 7" from the deck surface (see picture), so the stringers cannot be attached to…