curved base
You are in luck. The old methods for making curved base boards were to a) steam the wood and bend it over a form or b) to build it up from straigh...
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hardie siding
You will find insrtructions at www.hardie.com/homeowner/installation/hardiplank_installation.php Regards
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air compressors
It is my experience that they are all pretty noisy. The main governing factor seems to be that the bigger the compressor, the more noise. Some co...
about 8 years by bravey
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light diffusers
There are basically two types of lay-in panels. The first, that MistressEll refered to, is a solid, plastic panel with a diamond faceted surface (...
about 8 years by bravey
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basement remodelling
There are several additional things to consider before deciding whether a basement remodelling is viable. 1. Do you plan to follow all local bu...
about 8 years by bravey
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multiple lights
No, I mean a parallel circuit only. A series-parallel includes both series and parallel wiring of components within the same circuit. See www.alla...
about 8 years by bravey
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waste water backup
There are several sources that could be your problem. 1. The pipe drops to a trap that seals out sewer gas. The trap may be clogged. A plumber...
about 8 years by bravey
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carpet
The exact area for all rooms is 36.5 square yards. You should order about 10% overage for waste and cutting. The overage amount depends upon the ...
about 8 years by bravey
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DIY tools
You gets what you pays for. A low end Harb*r Freight drill may not last until the end of the year. If you want to find a battery or parts several ...
about 8 years by bravey
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wall sconces
To follow the National Electric Code and to be safe, the fixture boxes cannot be plastered over. As long as live wires remain in the box it must r...
about 8 years by bravey
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power outlet
If the outlet is in the opposite room and is properly wired, there should be no problem. Danger occurs when a device is plugged into an outlet whe...
about 8 years by bravey
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multiple lights
The arrangement you describe is very common. You would be wise to purchase a book on wiring and find the situation you describe. Each fixture m...
about 8 years by bravey
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broken pane
It depends upon the frame material and how the glass is held in place. If the frame is wood the glass may be held in place with a removable wood...
about 8 years by bravey
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cold room
It sounds as if you have a concrete floor and may have a gap between the stud plate and the concrete. This is common with slabs but can be repaire...
about 8 years by bravey
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soundproofing
One of the most effective vibration/sound reductions I have seen for this problem is to isolate the door opener from the ceiling with vibration iso...
about 8 years by bravey
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soundproofing
One of the most effective vibration/sound reductions I have seen for this problem is to isolate the door opener from the ceiling with vibration iso...
about 8 years by bravey
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Handicapped accessibility
By ADA regulations, it depends upon the direction the wheelchair is approaching the switch. If the switch is accessed from the front of the wheelc...
about 8 years by bravey
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Bleached carpet
Sorry, but if the carpet color changed from the bleach you have no option but to replace the damaged area. Just like clothes, some carpet dyes are...
about 8 years by bravey
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basement/attic
Put it in the attic. Questions in this section of the forum are persistently the same. "My basement/cellar is damp --why?". The answer is simp...
over 8 years by bravey
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