Wood Bleaching
I have a few items in an old house that where stained too dark, I would like lighten them up. After sanding one of these item for too long I have to sak is there ...
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Why were my joists in my basement notched???
My house in about 70 years old and the joists in the basement were notched to fit on the cap plate and beam, why was this done, it seems that it weakens the floor.
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by DR HOME
More about my motched joists.
The 2*10 joists recieved a 4 inch by 8 inch notch to fit on the cap plate which is a 4 * 8
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by oresko
Bird Feeders
Can anyone help me, I would lover to make a neat bird feeder, but I need ideas....
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by Wick
Cleaning kitchen cabinets
After reading some of the information posted on the forum, I purchased the TSP product. I was going to try to cleaning my cabinets with this stuff. Should I go ...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by Calene
columns
I have a 150+yr old New England farmhouse. It has been remodeled within the last 15 years. The problem is this. I have these huge dark wood beams-seems to be s...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by Calene
Crown Moulding
Does anyone know what to set the blade at when cutting crown moulding for 45*, 22 1/2*, 25* angles? I want to be able to cut it laying flat on the mitre saw.Thanks.
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by Teresa
stairways
i am searching for the calculations for building stairs. i have read both of the 'rosendahl's' books. No help atall.
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by nomad
Structural Integrity
I've recently purchased home office furniture and placed it on the second floor of my onefamily, sidehall colonial, built circa 1983 in New Jersey. The furniture ...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by jbreach
Building an archway
I am framing in my house. i want some doorways to have arches. How do I go about doing this?
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by heavisides
Maintaining table saw
What is the best way to make my table saw surface smooth and avoid rusting. Also scrollsaw table surface. What kind of cleaner should be used? Any suggestions wou...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by Kansaz
Box system spiral stairs - HELP!
Does anyone know where I can get the plans for the spiral stairs Bob had on his show?
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by jstevens
Bed rail brackets
I am looking for brackets that are installed into the ends of bed rails I am making a 4 poster bed and need to have these to complete the job .. all wood constr...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by Kiwi
Mitering Crown Molding
I have a compound miter saw, and I'd liketo put up crown molding. How do I cut crown molding ? I saw a previous post mentioning turningit over, but I guess I ne...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by redoakdude
Restoring hardwood floors
I have recently moved into a 38 year old ranch home in serious need of remodeling. My grandmother lived here before me and allowed the house to become very delapi...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by SprungJo
Crown Molding
In new construction I am curious as to what is acceptable when it comes to caulking crown molding in the corners as well as on the sides of walls. Should every wa...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by DR HOME
paint stripping
i was thinking about stripping my kitchen cupboards down and staining them. the house i live in is about 25-30 years old and the cabinets hava many layers of pain...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by LisaR
Painting Cabinets
I would like to try to repaaint my kitchen cabinets myself, rather than having them completely replaced. They are wood cabinents (but are pretty cheap wood)with o...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by alpernmb
Fine Homebuilding Discussion Board
FYISee the pro's opinion of Bob at the Fine Homebuilding's BREAKTIME discussion Group:http://www.taunton.com/fh/THREAD:Who thinks Bob Villa is worthless????? - cr...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by Mikey
lazy susans
We are building our own kitchen cabinets, and are now working on eight lazy susans. We've cut circles out of three quarter plywood, and tried gluing a wooden edgi...
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answersupdated over 21 years ago by loader_98
