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March 2, 1999

* Folks, I have a request for a basement floor to be placed on a slab in a family home in the Hudson Valley. The slab passes the sheet-of-poly test…

March 2, 1999

* Building new home in North West about to drywall. What do you think about using "greenboard" vs standard sheetrock in wet areas (bathrooms)?

March 2, 1999

* Need to drill a 5/16" hole in ceramic floor tile. What type of drill bit would be best for this job?

March 2, 1999

* I am in contract on a lake house for use on weekends only, in Northern NJ. The current water heater (propane) needs replacement. I am considering a tankless water…

March 2, 1999

* We are building a house in Northern California with a wrap around porch. The roof extends out over the porch, where it is supported by 4'X8' posts every 14'.…

March 2, 1999

* I've been at this site a short time,really enjoy the honest and open discussions.I have never seen a thread about floor trusses,nor has anyone mentioned it in any of…

March 1, 1999

* How best to bridge a slab crack prior to ceramic tile installation using the thinset method. What are some of your favorite techniques and products? I've seen some installers…

March 1, 1999

* Anybody have experience or know where to go to get information on design and installation of a Rumford (sp?) firplace in an existing fireplace and chimney. I understand this…

March 1, 1999

* Scooter, Try Jacobsen, Inc. (800) 243 7473. Their catalog is nice and the prices seem o.k.

March 1, 1999

* As a cabinet maker, over age 40, I need glasses for up-close work. This has become a major pain. I've tried dangling a pair of reading glasses around the…