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January 11, 1999

* Here in Northern Virginia, every sheetrock hanger I know (or have used on a job) glues the board. Whether they are using nails or screws, they wouldn't think of…

January 11, 1999

* Steve, I just had two homes plumbed with wirsbo aquapex. The plumber sold me on it after taking a piece of it and bending it repeatedly until there was…

January 11, 1999

* Done similar to that recently, no repercussions. Pwer company didn't even question it. In our case, we had to shorten the electric peckerhead to clear eaves on a new…

January 11, 1999

* I'm about to buy myself a power mitre saw. I've been thinking about the DeWalt 12 inch units. One is a compound mitre (approx $300) the other a sliding…

January 11, 1999

* I would like to join or start a woodworking co-op in western NY. Any help would be appreaciated. thank you

January 11, 1999

* Is there any performance differences between the standard mild steel drywall trowels and the stainless steel ones?

January 11, 1999

* don't use osb or laun. and whatever you do don't nail the subfloor, staple with 7/8 or longer underlayment staples. i suggest using 1/4" birch underlayment. its harder than…

January 11, 1999

* What are my options for diverting water away from my door sill at either end of my J channel.

January 11, 1999

* What is the proper nailing pattern and nail size and type for a wax impregnated 5/4 X 6 pt t&g decking? Joists are 16" o.c.

January 10, 1999

* Folks, I have a panel that uses Bulldog Pushmatic Breakers - the old kind from the '60s. The new models carried at Hm. Depot have a metal tab that…