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Reviving fiberglass insulation
February 15, 1999

* I've got some rolls of Fiberglass insulation that has never been opened. I opened up one recently and it won't fluff up, is this stuff junk or is there…
Head Cutter
February 15, 1999

* I recently received a new tool that I want to share with all of you. It is basically a base that has a zero to 45 or 75 degree…
hardie-plank over siding
February 14, 1999

* I am considering removing the vinyl siding from a customers house and installing Hardie-Plank. I know there is old wood siding under the vinyl. Can I put the Hardie…
2-story house difficulties?
February 14, 1999

* I'm planning to build my own house. I prefer 2-story houses but my older (wiser?) brother thinks I should stay with a single-level or split level house to keep…
Latex Vs Oil
February 14, 1999

* I have been told by several painting contractors that since the manufacturers have removed lead from their oil based paints that most higher end latex paints are now actually…
decorative top for cone shaped roof
February 14, 1999

* I am building a house with a cone shaped roof over a circular porch. I am looking for a decorative top that is not made of wood for the…
Finishing White Oak Floor
February 14, 1999

* Anyone with advice on finishing a new residential white oak floor to keep the natural color of the wood, with just enough stain to highlight the grain and figure?…
Residential Electric Wiring Tips &amp…
February 14, 1999

* Jack, Try this the next time you are wiring a string of receptacles....Make up a bunch of 8" lengths of black and white wire. Strip both ends about 3/4"…
Circular stairs: Favorite techniques?
February 14, 1999

* Blue, I had to read this post several times to absorb your method. I think that I see how it works now, has to be 7 inches for the…
does vinyl corner bead work for anyone?
February 14, 1999

* after installing vinyl corner bead on an end wall of a shower, the bead doesn't perform like metal corner bead.........after 2 coats of mud, the perforations still show.........what gives?.......i…

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