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January 5, 1999

* We have been discussing this as an option in our kitchen as well, but I am concerned about reducing the structural integrity of the wall. I am not sure…

January 5, 1999

* Sink Installation. I am installing a kitchen sink, a traditional lip-on-counter style. Should I Silicone calk the sink in to the counter or use putty? TIA Kevin

January 5, 1999

* My wife and I are planning to rip out the original carpeting in our 18 year old house and replace it with hardwood floors. We are considering buying the…

January 5, 1999

* Happy New Year, We are planning a small 8 stall horse barn for spring construction, 9 ft high walls, (frost depth 42" in Ontario). Has anyone had experience +ve…

January 5, 1999

* I volunteer with the Habitat for Humanity chapter in LA. Many of our kitchens have u-shaped layouts. We use pre-shaped formica counters, with mitered corners. I have found it…

January 5, 1999

* I am a P.E. and an experienced builder. Every building situation is unique, but I doubt sincerely that you can put in a full basement without both removing the…

January 5, 1999

* I just took a year off from work and built my own Center Chimney Cape, post and beam. The siding is white cedar with Home Depo Behr Natural Clear…

January 4, 1999

* I plan on building a 14 x 24 detached storage shed. Plan on using steel studs, and shed will have some storage on upper level. Can anyone comment on…

January 4, 1999

* I'm looking for some advice on painting older (25yr old) kitchen cabinets. They are presently staned very dark and appear to have a factory applied sealer/varnish/urethane over the stain.…

January 4, 1999

* Help My wife has found a driftwood log that she wants to use as a mantlepiece. The problem is that it is very irregular in shape. I need one…