painting wood trim
You can paint the trim any color you want, after all its your house! Every room can be different if you want. Stick with something that complemen...
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Shrinkage in new framing?
Better yet hire someone to cut the T-111. To try and prove negligence on the framers part would be next to impossible. Was the house built in the...
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ceramic vs porcelain tile ??
No, but there is a differance between wall tile and floor tile.
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Continuous rain/snow during framing
I've been working in the area for over 20 years. As long as the house is allowed to dry out before it is sealed up and the sub floor is at 6% mois...
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Need replacement cedar shingles....
What do they look like? are they split, sawn, decorative, brushed? Take one to a lumber yard (NOT BIG BOX STORE!) and ask if they can match it
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"Mineral Insulation" in older home
The chance of asbestos being in mineral wool is slight at best. You need to have more concern over the Floor covering, Heating insulation, Siding ...
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stair banister & rail information
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Painting cabinets
First, laminated wood cabinets are differnt than laminate cabinets. Yes, you can paint p-lam (Formica). With the proper prep work.No, it is not re...
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Boxed corners
If I understand your question, you have an outside corner of a box. Cut the corner bead at 45 degrees so they meet in the corner.Mud one side of t...
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LOADBEARING WALL UGH! (OPENING)
In simple terms YES and No.Yes you can put a hole in the wall. But your house may fall down if not done correctly. While this may sound like a DI...
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Building A Shop
Then just post to the boards when you get stumped. Someone will jump in.
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footers
Footers are another term for footings. Footing size will differ depending on the size of your home and soil type. Single story on crawl space, on ...
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painting over old varnish-----HELP
Yes, provided that the varnish is not peeling. Sand to remove the sheen and apply a quality adheasive primer(like ICI Gripper).Then paint.
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footers
You would be better off to go thru the foundation wall or under the footing instead of drilling thru the footing.
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cutting the foundation for a window
You will need to rent a diamond saw to cut the foundation wall, or check in the phone book under concrere cutting and hire it out.
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12pt or 6pt socket
Just that! 6pt socket grips the nut or bolt on all 6 flat edges, 12pt grips only on the points, thus 6pt has more grip strength than 12 but 12 is...
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windows won't stay open
Yes, most use tension springs. Depending on how old the windows are, you should still be able to find parts.On the side of the frames connected to...
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Water damage during construction?
I live in Washington state and have seen 1 1/2" of water sit on the floor of homes during framing, and have had to go in and drill holes in the sub...
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What is counter sinking??
Set the nail heads below the surface of the treads.Why, would you take building advice from your barber?
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