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December 30, 1998

* To answer your first question. Yes the "pock marks" in the gypcrete need to be floated out. Use a portland patch made for that purpose. DAP brand Webcrete is…

December 30, 1998

* >Not being a builder, I am trying to understand what new materials are available to reroof my home in Colorado. The roof is a 8/12 pitch and by home…

December 30, 1998

* I have had very good luck with a company that will repair cordless battery chargers, (the electronics) at a fraction of the cost of a new one. Let me…

December 30, 1998

* I am looking to redo a 7 step run in our tri-level does anyone know of an excellent trim book about stair construction etc?

December 30, 1998

* "Gypboard" is slang or abbreviation for gypsum wallboard. The idea is it is inexpensive, if not a "gyp". Sheetrock is one brand name for a gypsum wallboard made by…

December 30, 1998

* I'm looking for something to replace contemporary air conditioning vent covers with directional baffles. I know about Regio Registers, but wondered if there are other manufacturers that might offer…

December 29, 1998

* The May 98 issue of FHB has a very nice article: How to Avoid Common Flashing Errors Had it open in the living room to re-read. J Wells

December 29, 1998

* Can anyone reccomend software for a new user that is easy to learn and won't break my wallet?

December 29, 1998

* I found the mfgr. of plastic furring strips in 3" wide rolls. I'll be using the stuff to create a 1/4" rain screen behind my v-rustic siding. Typically it's…

December 29, 1998

* I was surprised to find that the California Redwood Assoc. recommends one nail only for 1x6 v-rustic, placed an inch above the lower lap. I've used two nails in…