Tongue and Groove vs. Shiplap
For panelling a basement, is one of these panels better than the other? I was told by one person at Home Depot that shiplap is more prone to warpin...
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over 13 years by jh
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Log Home Help
I am living in the first home I've ever owned, and it happens to be a log home. I've never done any home repair before (I'm a woman - I wasn't rai...
over 13 years by aclabough
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Proper tool-joined wood
I joined three pieces of wood together, what is proper tool to use if edges are not level?
over 13 years by Wick
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answers918
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Deck specifications
I'm putting a little porch off the back of a friend's house. It's going to be free standing with four posts set on footers, etc.What I need to kno...
over 13 years by Doug Dobbs
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answers168
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Tongue and Groove paneling
Could someone give me the basics on tongue and groove paneling installation? 1x6x8 pine board. Thanks[This message has been edited by Handyman (edi...
over 13 years by Handyman
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answers131
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shoe molding
I own a late 1800's Eastlake/Stick Style Victorian. The base boards were replaced and are around 8" high but the shoe molding was left off. I wan...
over 13 years by Brandy
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answers721
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Old Gardenway Cider Press
I am trying to assemble/put together an old Gardenway apple cider press(fruit grinder). Does anyone have any instructions, how-to tips, etc. for b...
over 13 years by ne9899
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answers199
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Drawing an ellipse
I once saw a guy make an ellipse on a board with two nails and a string...I have no idea what the formula is in determining the size of the ellipse...
almost 14 years by TomR
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answers772
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Repairing sagging floor joists
In the 60‘s a 2.5 car garage was added to my house, consisting of a flat roof that also serves as a deck. The original owner wanted to keep the gar...
almost 14 years by TomR
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answers199
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donating
Do anyone out there know of any company that donate plywood for free or at a lower price then usual? Thanks for any help!
almost 14 years by fast
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answers1012
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oiled wood finishes, what's best?
I have some oiled wood furniture that needs to be re-oiled because it is drying out. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between boiled lins...
almost 14 years by cmcasilli
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answers900
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oiled wood finishes, what's best?
I have some oiled wood furniture that needs to be re-oiled because it is drying out. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between boiled lins...
almost 14 years by cmcasilli
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answers401
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Building a table from a door
I have access to 3 x 8 x 8 pin oak rough boards and I am considering making a dinner table that looks like a rough door. Do you have any ideas for...
almost 14 years by Dan O
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answers476
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stairway bannister removal
I have to remove my stairway bannister to be able to reach a piece ofhardwood trim that I would like to paint strip...how does a stairway banister ...
almost 14 years by lisa
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answers894
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Porch
I have an American Foursquare house, built in 1936. I must restore the porch this summer, and know how to do everything except how to support the ...
almost 14 years by mjdobyns
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answers226
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Crown moulding installation
How do you properly install crown moulding? Various books say to butt cut both ends of the first piece you install. If I do that and miter and cope...
almost 14 years by Grahame
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answers1006
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repairing night stand
I recently purchased a teak nightstand from a clearance outlet for a fairly good price. The reason it is was on sale is because there is a split t...
almost 14 years by Handywoman
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answers767
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cutting crown molding
I have a hard crown molding to figure out. It is going on new cabinets. I can't seem to figure out the proper deg. settings. I need a way to figur...
almost 14 years by fastquad
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answers166
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compound mitre saw
there is a stop on my new saw at 31.62 degrees. What is that stop used for? I am a novice in the use for the saw
almost 14 years by BobF
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answers703
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Band Saw Adjustments
I have an older Craftsman band saw. The blades keep breaking on me. I suspect that I do not have it adjusted right. What would cause the blades to ...
almost 14 years by Wick
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answers314
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