Blue PVC???

I was wondering what the purpoe of blue PVC is. My cousin said it is called orion and is chemical resistant. Is that right?

Driveway filler

I have a driveway that goes down from the garage to the street, about 25-30 feet. At the very bottom of the drive, just as it touches the curb/gut...

Workbench electrical

I'm going to construct a small workbench area and want to run two new circuits to the area. I've thinking about using 14/2 with ground for a 20 a...

Blown bulbs

What could be causing many of our light bulbs to burn out frequently? This is primarily affecting our outside lights, but some of our inside light...

Tile Grout and mist

I just tiled my basement floor and now after I grouted it I seem to have that stubborn grout and a hazy mist on the tiles is there anything special...

CPVC vs Copper

I am having a house built and would justlike to hear some opinions on which wouldbe better for the plumbing CPVC or copper.

Deck without rim joist

Hello all. The FAQ did not precisely answer my question so I'm hoping to get some help here. I am building a dek but my house has no rim joist. ...

Cabinet Refinishing

Any effective techniques for sanding and repainting kitchen cabinets would be much appreciated.

Determining Load-Bearing Walls

Hi there. I am living in a 50 year old, war time house that I'd like to renovate. I would like to create an open concept kitchen/ living room, an...

Drywall Over Brick

I want to put drywall over brick on afireplace wall (no, I won't be gettingtoo close to the firebox). Question:how to adhere the drywall to the br...

Concrete Floor in garage

I have an unheated garage with an old concrete floor that has seen better days. I'd like to re-surface the floor so I can easily move use my mecha...

Furnace

I have weatherking rurnace and the blower continually runs I am forcedto manuaully switch on and off. Can any one tell me what the probelm is the f...

flourescent lights...HELP

Hi All,I am having troubles getting my flourescents in the garage to correctly light...or in some cases to light at all. Have even replaced all bu...

using metal studs

have never used them.. how do you use andwhat is the difference is sizes is it similarto the use of wood studs... how do you connect them to joists...

Drilling concrete

I need to drill one (4") hole through my poured concrete foundation wall (8"), and two holes through my (4") slab. I plan to use an electric hamme...

How much rubble will I get?

I'm planning on removing some concrete in my back yard, and I'll need to get a dumpster or haul it away. However, I have no idea how much weight a...

automatic setback, et al.

Hi - a couple of questions - 1. Is an automatic setback "switch" hard to install? I have a hot water boiler heating system with two zones - it's a ...

wood parquet flooring

I would like to use parquet flooring, I remember seeing different ways to lay it, thus giving a different effect to the otherwise over used pattern...

Plaster and Lathe, remove or cover?

I have a home with plaster and lathe walls and I want to replace the electric (knob and tube) and have new, smooth, crack-free walls. Do I go thro...

Any suggestions how to remove stain on furniture before refinishing?