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January 19, 1999

* I am looking for a source for DAL fill valve parts for a Porcher toilet" Le Veneto" model. Does anybody know where I might find repair parts?

January 19, 1999

* While it would appear that we may have, in some people's opinion, exceeded the reasonable limits of healthy interest and good taste in the great fiberglass versus cellulose debate,…

January 19, 1999

* In the remodling biz I often replace the old aluminum windows in the house. I remove the glass and with the help of a pry-bar I rip the frame…

January 19, 1999

* Would like to know of any special tools or techniques to cut a subfloor(3/4 plywood) flush with an existing wall when replacing subfloor. Also the best way to cut…

January 19, 1999

* Light blue granules have been clogging faucet strainers, shower heads and dishwasher solenoid valves. Trace amounts were noticed about 1 year ago but did not pose the clogging problem…

January 19, 1999

* Before blowing cellulose into wall cavities of my balloon framed old house, I am trying to understand the danger of not having a vapor barrier on the warm side.…

January 19, 1999

* I am considering running hydronic heat under my bedroom floor. the floor is approx 14x29 feet, and is supported by 5x9 inch gluelams. The beams are covered by 1.5…

January 19, 1999

* Can I nail my flooring parallel with my 2x10 joists over a full basement? I will be nailing into 5/8ths plywood which is over 3/4 in. spruce boards. The…

January 19, 1999

* We're applying siding to our new house starting in January. I requested Hardiplank. Due to the cold weather, the contractor tells me he can't paint the siding until April.…

January 19, 1999

* I'm very interested in the aesthetic possibilities of vertical board&batten siding but am sketchy on good building details for it. I notice Patrick M. in a recent post saying…