Metal Studs vs Wood
Getting ready to frame a basement and trying to decide between metal vs wood. Saw a metal stud wall this weekend and it seems very weak. What are the pros and c...
Getting ready to frame a basement and trying to decide between metal vs wood. Saw a metal stud wall this weekend and it seems very weak. What are the pros and c...
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answersI'm looking to buy a nailer & compressor for general use but would also like to use it for installing a hardwood floor.Is this possible and if so can you reco...
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answersWe are selling our house and the house inspector for the buyers said the deck we have does not have the flashing installed ( never knew about flashing till now..)...
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answersI'm going to try my hand at installing some wood (cherry) moulding. The moulding will need to be cut into several sections. Should I cut the moulding first and ...
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answersI have a finished basement with drywall and carpet, I want to build a walk in closet at one end of the room. I would like to hear different views on on the 2 cho...
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answerswould like to know how much this saw is worth...if anything? Thanx!
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answerswe have a ceramic tile entry way that leads into a carpeted area. we are replacing the base moulding and have ran into a problem. the carpet is at least a 1/2 hig...
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answersA year ago I installed wainscoating on my bedroom ceiling. The wainscoating is now buckling and and coming apart at the seams. It is to the point where I am goin...
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answersWhen our upstairs bathroom was installed they had to cut one of the floor joists considerably to allow for the piping. They did reinforce it with steel but I fea...
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answersI need to replace the 1HP, 115V motor that was on my Platinum Edition 14” Delta band saw. The motor, which I estimate had no more than 15 hours of total use, sto...
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answersOur lazy susan originally had the door attached to the shelves and the entire unit would turn. I removed the door since my daughters finger was always getting pi...
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answersI am doing a bathroom renovation job. Does anyone have experience or recommendations regarding a product called Wedi backerboard? This is a product developed in...
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answersOur house is 100+ yr with 30+ yr addition. Interior stairway cuts through original outside wall. Stairway ceiling is level with 1st floor ceiling 3.5 ft into stai...
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answersI have this table saw but would like to replace the fence with a newer quick release style. Does any one make one that will bolt on.
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answersI found an old (heavy duty) electric motor that I've been using to drive an even older belt-driven table saw. It would work better if I could turn the motor arou...
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answersI just found this forum and I have a question for some experienced builders out there. I am having a house built in the spring and plan on doing some of the work...
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answersI am in the middle of a whole house renovation. The homeowners asked me if i could open up a wall between the eating section of their kitchen and their family roo...
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answersI am contimplating making a hard wood shower. I have seen a few of them on the net and I am looking for input on feasablity. I would like your thoughts on sealing...
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answersI want to install wainscoting in the dining room of my 1927 home.I am wondering if I can use a brad nailer to secure the panels right to the wall, or if I need to...
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