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Flooring & Stairs
November 21, 2011 | Monday
Grouting Tile (Trouble Free)
Last week in the Just Ask Bob section of our community forums, a site user asked an interesting question: “I haven’t ...
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Flooring & Stairs
September 30, 2011 | Friday
White Oak Hardwood Flooring Installation
General contractor Tim Berky installs the white oak, tongue-and-groove floor. Since the flooring will be nailed over the h...
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Flooring & Stairs
September 28, 2011 | Wednesday
Installing an Iron Staircase
Ironmonger Frank Szablewski constructs an iron staircase and balcony entryway outside the front door.
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Flooring & Stairs
September 28, 2011 | Wednesday
Building Winding Stairs
Carpenter John Pringle demonstrates a simple way to build a set of winding stairs.
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Flooring & Stairs
September 28, 2011 | Wednesday
Adding a Creative Touch to Vinyl Flooring
Installer Ed Janecek demonstrates how to add a creative touch to vinyl flooring, while painter Dirk Van Kinette rolls high...
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Flooring & Stairs
September 28, 2011 | Wednesday
Repairing the Dining Room Floor
Contractor Tom Forest repairs a hump in the dining room floor, then revives the floor’s maple finish.
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Flooring & Stairs
September 27, 2011 | Tuesday
Building the First Floor Staircase
Bob assists carpentry contractor Bob Ryley, as he builds a staircase from the first floor.
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Flooring & Stairs
September 20, 2011 | Tuesday
Constructing an Insulated Floor
Bob helps carpenter-contractor Bob Ryley build an insulated floor so as to extend living space into the basement.
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Flooring & Stairs
September 20, 2011 | Tuesday
Vinyl Flooring Installation
Bob observes as workmen create a template that's used to cut vinyl sheet goods for an exact fit on the floor.
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Flooring & Stairs
September 19, 2011 | Monday
Recycling a Hardwood Floor
Flooring contractor Leo Boudreau shows Bob how to recycle hardwood flooring. First, the floor must be salvaged. A pry bar ...
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Flooring & Stairs
September 19, 2011 | Monday
Building Basement Stairs
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley plan and build a new staircase. Ryley explains the "rise over run" rule in designing stairs...
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Flooring & Stairs
September 13, 2011 | Tuesday
Stair Rail Construction
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley install a railing for the stairs to the upper floor.
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Flooring & Stairs
September 13, 2011 | Tuesday
Building Wooden Stairs
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley cut and install stairs leading to the garage's storage area. After securing the framework a...
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Flooring & Stairs
September 11, 2011 | Sunday
Shopping for Tile
Bob makes a visit to Elon Tile, a local Los Angeles showroom.
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Flooring & Stairs
September 11, 2011 | Sunday
Framing the Winding Staircase
Bob meets the framing sub-contractor, Ron Gates, and the two discuss framing the 18-step winding staircase, as well as the...
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