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February 2, 1999

* Just got a one piece tub/shower unit. I'm trying to figure out how to cover the lip edges where it attaches to the walls and all three sides at…

February 2, 1999

* Not so fast Flash, you gotta insulate too. Otherwise, you will just have very cold interior ceilings and walls. That, mixed with any sources of humidity, and you'll have…

February 2, 1999

* As a DIYer I tackled this 2 summers ago. I can't claim any speed record but here's what worked best for this 1 man crew. On walkable portion: plugged…

February 2, 1999

* Bill, we've been using Hardie for over two years now. We use 2x2 whitewood or cedar for inside corners and a combination of 5/4x3 & 5/4x4 for the outside…

February 2, 1999

* Ron- I'm a P.E. and your advice is right on the money. I couldn't have said it better myself. Fred

February 2, 1999

* My parents have lived in their new home for nine years now. I just found out that they have yet to paint it! So. After nine years of exposed…

February 2, 1999

* I am adding a nonbearing partition wall at a corner. The wall which will be extended by the added wall has the double studs in it. My question is…

February 2, 1999

* I have about 1200 sq ft of salvaged 3/4"X3" oak and pine flooring. It is in very good condition. I wanted to put it in a new home, but…

February 2, 1999

* I am building a home using 8" SIP's over scissor trusses for the roof. Wasn't planning any roof ventilation at all because I assumed it would effectively be a…

February 2, 1999

* I am trying to design a budget dumbwaiter, and thought I could power it with a screw drive garage door opener... Seems like a good idea with all the…