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refinishing antique pine floors
February 25, 1999

* Our old pine floors have a nice aged patina with a history we would like to preserve- scratches and all. It has aged to a natural pumpkin color we…
Septic rejuvenation with terralift?
February 25, 1999

* Does anyone have any experiance, good or bad, with the septic rejuvenation process known as Terralift? I have an older septic system that leaks a small amount of water…
Keeping Moss Off a Cedar Shake Roof
February 25, 1999

* Once read or heard that placing strips of zinc or copper (?) at the ridge would supposedly prevent green stuff from growing after a rainstorm. Supposedly as rain water…
Breaking Drywall Joints Over Doors/Wi…
February 25, 1999

* I reported to duty last Thursday night as crew leader for a Habitat for Humanity new buuild in Lansing, Michigan and found the drywall taper there shaking his head.…
BUILDING SOFTWARE
February 25, 1999

* LOOKING FOR SOFTWARE THAT DESIGNS BUILDINGS AND DOES AUTO FRAMING FOR WALLS ALL TYPES OF ROOFS AND A COMPLETE MATERIALS PLEASE REPLY TO LARRY@WCOX.COM
Do any contractors have a real life?
February 25, 1999

* Is there anyone out there running a contracting business who 1: makes a decent living and 2: doesn't work 60 hours a week? I've been thinking about this for…
vent free gas heat with ceiling fans
February 25, 1999

* I have a large living room that always seems to be colder than the rest of the house. We are thinking of installing a vent free gas heater to…
Bulkhead or not to bulkhead
February 25, 1999

* My brother recently built a new house and now has decided to add a bulkhead to the foundation. The interior staircase is only 36" wide and he now realizes…
Roof valley technique
February 25, 1999

* I'm about to have a new roof installed, and have been debating which valley type to go with. The valleys on my current roof failed due mostly to poor…
Ceiling Tile vs. Paint over tub/shower?
February 25, 1999

* Bathroom ceiling paint repeatedly bubbles, cracks and peels over glass-doored tub/shower. No leak found -- told is from shower humidity buildup. Would tiling the ceiling help? Any other suggestions?

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