Priming Rust Stains
Use a primer like Bins.
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Decorative Vent
Are you refering to Louvered vents? Try www.outwater.com
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air compressors...
In addition to what Len said, if you do purchase a small compressor do not get an oilless as they are very noisy.
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How Do I Paint Steel Doors
First did you wash and scuff sand the door?OK since you have a mess, get some xylene at the hardware store. OUTSIDE..put down same cardboard and s...
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hidden bookshelf door
Can't help much on the links. You need to use a heavy pivot hindge and roller latches.Check with your local builders hardware supply ( not box sto...
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Electric gate openers
I belive the opener was a mighty mule? by GTO out of florida(?)The wheel on the free end may create to much drag for the opener to work. If your h...
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miter cuts
Corners are never true. If it really bugs you, cut 2 small sections of trim to check the corners. Tape a small strip(1/32"thick x 1/2" wide X 3"t...
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Alternative to Roofing Felt Underlayment
Use kraft faced asphalt underlayment paper. Contact a hardwood floor retailer or lumber yard.
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Estimate paint
Length X Height
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Storm Door Problem
The problem you have is not with the stanley door frame but with the storm door. What you describe is the norm for doors with sidelights as the br...
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Electric gate openers
Just installed one on a metal gate at our shop...sure beats getting out in the rain to unlock the gate.One thing that you need to make sure of is t...
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Baseboard Under Windows
Do not let the sill stick out past the wall, as for under the window you can fill it in with 1/4"-3/4" flat stock and paint to match the trim. Wha...
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Baseboard Under Windows
If you are planning on running trim around your windows and they are 4.5" from the floor, consider trimming out the windows as if they were doors a...
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Cedar Sideing Shingle tool
This is the same tool used to remove slate tiles from roofs. I have seen them in several catalogs but cannot remember where.I would suggest that y...
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Table Saw and/or Miter Saw
If you are looking to rip a lot of material for shelving, cross cutting lengths and making a limited number of miter cuts than get a table saw. If...
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Installing Hardi-Plank siding
You do not need to do any thing special for hardi-plank.Cut it with a skillsaw and an old carbide blade.Nail with hot dipped galv 8d nails, nail a...
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roof ventilation
You need to ventlate the hips and valleys, the best way to do this is to drill a 2" hole as high as you can on the rafter, and then add an angled f...
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Installing stair treads
The treads should be Screwed and glued down to the plywood with construction adheasive, however it would be best to remove the plywood. You need t...
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Staining Hardi plank
Simple answer NO! You need to paint hardi plank with a good quality acrylic latex paint. If there is a color that you want take a sample to a PAI...
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Corner Bead - Mud & Tape?
You do not have to do any thing but mud over it. If it is a paper/metal corner just apply it as you would wall tape, imbed it in a layer of mud and...
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