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December 25, 1998

* Does anyone know of a source for glazed brick for use on a fireplace hearth? Or is there any way to achieve the appearance of a glazed brick and…

December 25, 1998

* You're not being rude. As a PE myself, I've never assumed that I couldn't learn something from someone in the trades. Its the PE's who assume that they know…

December 25, 1998

* I'm a carpenter considering becoming a tile installer. In my area, there's a shortage of tile specialists and the time seems right to get started. What are reasonable prices?…

December 25, 1998

* Just some food-for-thought. * Igloos. Keeps many Eskimos warm and protected. So snow and ice can give you that environment, Bill. But they (igloos) do vent out the top!!…

December 25, 1998

* My wife and I are having a hard time coming up with a decision on siding. We are at the stage of having the house framed (1800 sq ft.…

December 25, 1998

* We just installed Cobra II rigid ridge vents on our new home. The first wind and cold snow has blown a dusting of snow into the house. What's happening?…

December 25, 1998

* I am installing infloor radiant heat in concrete and thought of installing regular t and g hardwood by gluing the joints. Does this actually work, and what type of…

December 25, 1998

* I am buying a house in which a previous owner has painted a stone fireplace a rather unappealing color. My wife and I would like to have the stone…

December 25, 1998

* Question: I want to build a home in Hawaii. I don't want to use wood because wood eventually roots and termites eat it. I think I would like to…

December 25, 1998

* Folks, I have many cupboard doors covered with 35 years of paint. They need to be trimed back a bit for a better fit. I'm looking for suggestions on…