EIFS- Exterior Insulation Foam Systems- Buyer Beware!!!
Exterior Insulation Foam Systems are fast becoming a real problem in construction. These systems hold moisture in and in a short time will rot out ...
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over 12 years by Vanz73
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Wood finishing
I have panelled my basement in knotty pine and plan to polyurethane. At what point should I fill the countersunk nail holes with putty? In between ...
over 12 years by BobF
2
answers1032
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How can I Find and Hang False Beams on Ceiling
I've recently bought a small condo in Hawaii in a concrete building and want to put in false wood beams for decorative purposes and also to facilit...
over 12 years by kevinbowling
1
answers1035
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uneven porch beam
I have a porch beam on the north side that is about 3 inches higher than the others. How do I correct this? I really need help to fix this. It's a...
over 12 years by biblemama
0
answers395
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Cleaning/Lightening knotty pine panelling
We've purchased a home that was converted to a year round from a 'camp' built in the '50s. The living room is entirely shiplap knotty pine, includi...
over 12 years by JohnP
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answers94
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Installing Subfloor to concrete Slab
I am enclosing my screen porch and converting the space into a small home office.I intend to use pressure treated sleepers fastened to the existing...
over 12 years by Lawrence
1
answers885
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Child-safe finishes
I am making a noah's ark for my daughter for Christmas from 1/2" baltic birch plywood. I need some information on child-safe finishes. My origina...
over 12 years by burdette
0
answers858
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laminate counter repair
How do you reglue the strips of laminate on the sides of the counter top. The small inch and half ones that run down the side. I have two short pie...
over 12 years by twhit26
2
answers513
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Repairing rotted window sills
I just bought a 90 year old house. After stripping the chipped paint off the window sills in the bathroom, I found semi rotted wood underneath. I w...
over 12 years by rpxlpx
1
answers214
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spice rack behind false front under cooktop
Can anyone help me with creating a swing out spice rack behind the false front under a gas cooktop? I think you use a piano hinge, but I can't rem...
over 12 years by milo
0
answers95
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Nail/pin detector
Does anyone know of a small hand held nail/pin detector that successfully detects metal objects in recycled hard wood timbers? If so who manufactu...
over 12 years by sandgroper
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answers397
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removing formica/or veneer over?
I have a formica custom bedroom set but would like a wood-grain look. Do I remove the formica and how? or can I use either a wood look formica or w...
over 12 years by BobF
1
answers714
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warped louvered panel
One of a set of four louvered and painted wood panels used in a double wide doorway has become warped. Does anyone have any suggestions at all as t...
over 12 years by burlmont
4
answers322
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Wood Putty and Wood Filler
1. Can you use polyurethane over Minwax Wood Putty?2. How can you keep the Wood Putty from sinking into the holes?
over 12 years by Matches
1
answers800
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Angled Holes and countered sunk
Working with wood I would like to attach the top to the sides without exposing the screws. I realize I can angle the screw in and would like this ...
over 12 years by ElectrcBil
2
answers527
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inner compound mitre???
What is the proper way to cut an inner corner using 1/4 round trim???
over 12 years by rhagfo
2
answers809
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Storm Door
I need to cut off about 1 1/2 inches from the bottom of a Larson storm door. Any advice as to the best type of circular saw blade to use? I've be...
over 12 years by rhagfo
2
answers234
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Plumbing
My basement drain works fine, but it seems to be getting a sewer gas smell from time to time, particularly during dry weather. I'm trying to figur...
over 12 years by rpxlpx
3
answers389
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door frame
I have just purchased a new house. The bathroom wood door frame is in terrible shape and even looks like it was installed improperly (it separates ...
over 12 years by rpxlpx
1
answers862
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knotty pine cabinets
Yesterday, we had a beautiful "pine" armstrong faux wood floor put in our kitchen. Unfortunately it makes our 1950's knotty pine cabinets look too ...
over 12 years by MrsD
1
answers538
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