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January 8, 1999

* I am looking to join the "Restoration Carpentry" field but have very little information on how to go about it. I have some building experience (Habitat for Humanity, Helping…

January 8, 1999

* The stucco which is on the exterior of the house's foundation has been producing a white powder in various places and seems to be breaking down the stucco itself…

January 8, 1999

* I'm getting some ambiguous answers from my electrician on how a "drop" is defined. Since they charge by the "drop" I would like further input on this. Does a…

January 8, 1999

* Can anyone give me some pointers or refer me to a good reference for sponge painting techniques, and particularly for painting clouds? I would like to try this in…

January 8, 1999

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January 8, 1999

* No system is completely dustless, as some residual dust will escape. However, any good shop vac connected to a random orbit sander set up to accept a hose nozzle…

January 7, 1999

* Steve, Two years ago I too designed my own house with Home Architect and then looked for a builder. The builder we hired suggested that an architect take a…

January 7, 1999

* Just looking for any information on this product, good, bad or otherwise. Thanks!

January 7, 1999

* I'm installing blueboard behind oak baseboards that are still in place. I removed all of the plaster and lathe because it was unrepairable. I left the baseboards up because…

January 7, 1999

* I removed 12 layers of paint from a marble & granite fireplace with a heat gun. I am down to the last layer and am trying to figure out…