Wide Plank Floor
I am considering purchasing some wide plank pine flooring from a company in Maine called "Maine Heart Pine". I received a sample from them and it ...
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about 10 years by Lawrence
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vapor barriers/basement finishing
You have to research a little more into putting a vapor barrier on your basement walls. If your basement already has hig humidity; the vapor barri...
about 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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Hot Water Troubles
About two weeks ago my hot water started sputtering as if air had gotten into the lines. I also noticed the water coming out cloudy sometimes. I ...
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per sq ft costs
I am building an addition in Delaware and have experienced the same problem. I received bids from 25 to 125 per sq ft. It was crazy. After a yea...
about 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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stripped phillips screw
Go to your local hardware store or home center. They sell a bit set for your drill specifically made for removing stripped screws. They work well...
over 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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stucco effect with joint compound???
My mother had this done to the ceilings in her house, I think it looks great. The guy she had do it (who was an artist by the way) seemed to think...
over 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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waterproofing a custom tub/shower
Spend the money now on getting the proper waterproofing as recommended by the pro. If you find out down the road that you have a leak it will cost...
over 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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Question about installing shower base
Install the shower pan over the unfinished floor. Tile is expensive to buy and install, there is no reason to install it where it will never be seen.
over 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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Getting a threaded fitting to seal...
Are you putting the teflon tape on clockwise? If not, it won't seal properly.
over 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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replacing bathroom tile
If water is getting behind the tile, regrouting will not help. Grout is not waterproof. You will have to find the cause of the moisture behind th...
over 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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Need help finishing a room
I find painting is a good first step. This way you do not need to worry about splatters as much. Next, I would do the finish carpentry - moldings...
over 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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Contractor for addition
I am building a two-story addition on my home. I am looking for a contractor to build this addition. I live in Newark, Delaware.Does anybody have...
over 10 years by Chicago Stoam
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Waste Line
I am building a wet bar in my game room. The sink in this bar will be really far from where the waste line exits the house. Is it too far to run ...
over 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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Where to find different woods
Does anybody know where I could find a dealer of different types of wood (i.e. Maple, Mahogany, Cherry, Hickory) for woodworking projects (i.e. a c...
over 10 years by rpxlpx
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Heating/AC
Does that mean my system, although containing the capacity to heat and cool the new space, may not be able to heat and cool the new space?
over 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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Heating/AC
I am adding an addition to my home. I have a one year old HVAC system that is sufficiently powered to handle the addition. The problem I am havin...
over 10 years by WhiskeyJim
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