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Framing

I need some assistance in framing a corner.I assume that an inside and outside corner are done the same way.Ca someone please inform me on how to f...

over 14 years by DomPepe

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Front porch repair

I am trying to find out the best material and method for installation of a front porch on my 1895 house. It currently has a new porch less than 6 m...

over 14 years by Harry

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Painting Cement Floors

I want to know what all is there to paintinga cement floor and how to do it.

over 14 years by Kevin

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Retaining Walls

I am interested in tearing down a retaining wall between two small rooms in order to create one large room. How can I use designer columns (pretty...

over 14 years by Kevin

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craftsman collector tool cards

I have not seen any tool cards lately, Why?How can I go about completing previous toolcard sets?

over 14 years by steveandtracy

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Real versus concrete tiles

I am interested in a slate roof system when my roof needs to be replaced in the next couple years. Which is better, real slate or one of these agg...

over 14 years by Thomas M

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"Blu Board"

I am building a 13x16 hot tub room. the room is well vented (windows and a venting skylight). The home owner saw a drywall product called "blue b...

over 14 years by Thomas M

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refinish hardwood floors

I have purchased a 50-year old house with wood floors that need refinishing. What is the best method to use? Should I rent a floor sander or sand...

over 14 years by Thomas M

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rewireing home

My house was built in 1956 and an addition added later. All wire needs to be replaced. The main house is not a problem but the addition has no atti...

over 14 years by TomR

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hole in the wall

I made a big hole in my drywall about a foot in diameter. What should i use to repairit? It is more like a really big dent. Do i clear out the dry...

over 14 years by shep

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Basement Teleposts

How do you tell if you need to raise or lower your Basement Teleposts? My house has a couple doors that swing towards the outside of the house and...

over 14 years by Rudyman

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basement heat

installed a vented propane heater in basement to save on electric heat. what's the best way to get the heat up? I don't want to leave the basement ...

over 14 years by SALEM

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Gypsum Board (drywall) and Flagstone Floor

My husband is getting prepared to drywall a bathroom. We want to know if we should drywall all the way to the concrete slab then install the flagst...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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interior doors

I am having difficulty replacing the interior doors in my 35-year old ranch house. I have used the measurements from the old doors (which fit OK) t...

over 14 years by pb

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rebar (snap tie)treatment for basement wall

My builder said in his spec sheet under "damp proofing" that "all holes at snap ties to be filled with "Lexonite" from the exterior". Anybody know...

over 14 years by okeeffd

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Drywall estimates

I was wanting to know how to estimate how much drywall, mud, corners, & tape to use for a job.

over 14 years by Thomas M

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Cathedral ceilings

I would like to have cathedral ceiling on the second floor of my home. I believe I know how to accomplish this task, but I need to know for sure.Th...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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