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The program is on the main page of Bob Villa`s web site.Dead center, design a deck. What I`m refering to is 6x6 posts with 2 joists bolted to eit...
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over 8 years by erkinator
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deck addition confusing
I am planning to build an addition on my existing deck.I used the cad program from Weyerhauser,great tool.I see that it always uses the post and d...
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name of sikkens
I forgot to say it Sikkens Cetol Dek 2 part system.
over 8 years by erkinator
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stain issue
Since you have stain already on.I would use Behr paint remover or comparative recommended by a paint store,to get as much of the old stain out of t...
over 8 years by erkinator
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WIDTH
I would to not plane them but,If your deck is not too big I would take the joists and line them up by size.Small to big,then you have no up and dow...
over 8 years by erkinator
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pressure issues
Pressure in your system is greatest at night when there is not as much demand.when you system is shut down and turned on again,dirt from the bottom...
over 8 years by erkinator
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tile woes
If the base of the shower where it meets the tile does not fit well,you will have problems.Grout can leak.Also around the faucet cover is a good pl...
over 8 years by erkinator
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where did the water go
Check inside the tank and make sure the small plastic hose from the fill valve is properly connected to the 1 inch plastic tower in the center of t...
over 8 years by erkinator
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vent.
you should always realize that when water goes down the drain it also needs air to help it go down properly.If there are no plumbing fixtures above...
over 8 years by erkinator
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hot water woe
Check to see about replacing the thermocoupler.This monitors the flame and keeps the pilot lit.Its the small flex piece of copper that runs from th...
over 8 years by erkinator
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old paper.
First,never take the easy way out.Rent a steamer for removing wallpaper.Less chemical mess and works the best.If the old plaster seems fairly stabl...
almost 9 years by erkinator
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yup
Yes,I would say that you would need to tape off the estimated area you will be applying the border.Clean real well with a good wall prep cleaner.Th...
almost 9 years by erkinator
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ouch
I get some of the picture.Any wallboard that has its outer layer ripped open exposing the inner paper should be primed real well with oil base prim...
almost 9 years by erkinator
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paint peel
You don`t mention which paint peeled.the top coat you applied,or the primer and all.I`m thinking your top coat came off.In my opinion, always wait ...
almost 9 years by erkinator
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latex over oil
Yes,any top coat finish can be used over an oil primer.You have to watch out putting latex over glossy oil without good prep and possible reprime w...
almost 9 years by erkinator
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floating seams
That term is used to float drywall mud on the wallpaper seams,or the seams where 2 sheets of wallboard come together.This will make for a better fi...
almost 9 years by erkinator
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kitchen cupboards
Clean the cabinetes real well with TSP cleaner.Follow the directions on label.Prime with Kilz primer or Zinnser.Either one is a good bonding primer...
almost 9 years by erkinator
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priming
Use Zinsser (spell check)123 latex primer.As long as all glue residue is removed ,this is a great bonding sealer primer.
almost 9 years by erkinator
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spot removal
I have never had much luck in removing oil base.Latex yes.If the spot is not too big you get use a cutical scissors and just carefully cut the fibe...
almost 9 years by erkinator
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bare log wood cleaning
I just bought a log home.I would like to clean the walls and ceilings to be ready for a clear coat or a wood wax .What would get the dust and water...
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