COMMUNITY FORUM: MISCELLANEOUS

Lift the Building or Lower the Ground?

I just bought a two story four unit building,built in 1926, in Hollywood, CA. It has some cracks thru the perimeter footing, andthe middle is pier...

over 14 years by SprungJo

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Sidewalk pavers

I have concrete walkway and patio. Can I cover these with brick pavers? Should I include a layer of sand between the sidewalk and the paver? Are...

over 14 years by SprungJo

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Renovation

We live in San Diego, and are planning a 900 sq ft addition to our existing house. It will include a 30ft. long x 6ft. high retaining wall, 1 1/2 ...

over 14 years by katie

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Drywall

I beleive it was the episode of the Malibu construction. Rather than use traditional drywall another item was used it its place. Made from re-cycle...

over 14 years by larryl

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Looking for J.R. Ceramicos

About six years ago, Bob did a Spanish styleMalibu house on the show, and used ceramictiles from a company called J.R. Ceramicosin Tecate, Mexico. ...

over 14 years by SprungJo

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What do you know about power tools that have taken a swim?

I returned home on the 1st of the year to 4 1/2 feet of water in my basement. This covered my workbench and was drownding my tools. My bench grinde...

over 14 years by Leveler

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Framing stairs.

Does anyone know a simple (or complex) formula for determining treads and risers for stairs? ie: you know how high the stairs are going to be and ...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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missing male gene for home repair

I have recently moved in to a fantastic 1932English Tudor home but unfortunately I'm missing the male gene for home repair and need your assistance...

over 14 years by SprungJo

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Insulation

I saw an episode from one of your shows where you used "Insolene" insulation? The type that expands when you spray it on. I would like to use tha...

over 14 years by BobB

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garage door opener

my garage door opener works fine in hot, warm, and cool weather, but when it is cold out it only raises up anywhere from 6 inches to a couple feet....

over 14 years by cocoa

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footer/block vs. polebuilding style garage

I'm going to be building an approximate 24' x 40' 3-car garage in the spring. Currently, I am trying to determine if I should build it conventional...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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hanging frames

What is the best way to hang heavy frames or objects on a plaster and lathe wall?

over 14 years by jcurry

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Footer/Block Foundation vs. Pole-building Style Garage??

I'm going to be building an approximate 24' x 40' 3-car garage in the spring. Currently, I am trying to determine if I should build it conventional...

over 14 years by Gunn

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plumb hammer

i need some help to find a plumb hammer that i saw but cannot find anywhere.it has waffle head or face and on the claw side an axe . ihave saw diff...

over 14 years by Thomas M

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Framing a Corner

I will assisting a friend frame out a roomin his basement. I;ve done framing before, but I never done an inside or outside corner.Can someone tell ...

over 14 years by shep

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Difficult/Expensive to add fireplace?

I'm currently looking to purchase a 1920-1930 bungalow, and I REALLY want a woodburning fireplace (the couple I've looked at don't have one). Is i...

over 14 years by cph

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a new finish for dark kitchen cabinets

Desperately seeking answer!Bob appeared recently on a national morning news show and demonstrated a way to give dark oak cabinets a new finish. He...

over 14 years by kelly

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Accessory Speeds

I recently purchased an adjustable Dado attachment for my table saw (at a good price I might add). However, the max speed on the Dado is 4500 rpm....

over 14 years by DanMantooth

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steam or water radiator removal

I have an old house (80 years) with large radiators that are no longer used. I would like to know how to take them apart so I can remove them from ...

over 14 years by bhumphre

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