Box & Shutters
I have an air conditioner unit which passes through the wall of my home. It measures approx. 31" x 24" x 7" on the inside wall. I would like to box it in and cove...
I have an air conditioner unit which passes through the wall of my home. It measures approx. 31" x 24" x 7" on the inside wall. I would like to box it in and cove...
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answershi thereif there are any window insulation experts in northen nj that want to fix my windows (poorly insulated) in norhtern nj-email me asap at ekm528@aol.com
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answersHi- I replaced both a switch and an outlet, where the switch controlled the outlet. Now, no matter what, the outlet is on. I was very careful to make sure I wi...
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answersHow, other than nailing, can I stop the floors from squeaking when walked on? The basement is finished which makes it virtually mpossible to get at the floor fro...
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answersI am having vinyl siding installed on my home as well as replacing my windows with vinyl windows. My contractor says he has been using the AlCOA MASTIC brand vin...
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answersI am trying to find a plan to make a tabletop drum sanders using an old motor I have. Does anyone have any ideas where or websites let me know.
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answersHi there-I recently bought a condo and it had all of the duct work for a central vacuum system installed when it was built. Unfortunately, most of the solid wall...
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answersHi there-My baseboard is already to go in. It's a two piece setup with one piece about 4 1/2" high and rectagular and a small molded piece going on top. I'm loo...
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answersI watched a Bob Vila commercial and saw him do a block floor with cut floor blocks. He used a oil based mastic to glue it to the foundation. For grout he used a ...
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answersI am kind of new at routing so here goes. I have a piece of wood that is 21 inches long by 2.5 inch wide and 0.75 inches thick. The one end of the 2.5 inch side...
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answersHi, my wife and I are refurbishing a 40 year old home and we would like to install a garbage disposer. There is not one installed now and we are wondering what w...
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answersWe are in the process of completing a portion of our basement. It is the middle section of our basement and has several doors leading to other rooms such as a la...
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answerstwo years ago I had dry wall installed over my plaster ceilings. The mistake I made is that I did not clean the wooden floors immediately and a LOT of dust got i...
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answersHi Group, I am doing all the wiring for my new home. I am trying to hook up the metersocket for my overhead service, but it doesn't look like what I remebered. C...
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answersjust bought a new condo that was converted from an old carpet mill. the windows in my rooms are a series of many windows that extend up to 15 ft high and are made...
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answersI am framing my basement and the ceiling joists are pare of Trus Joist Silent Floor system. Can I nail my top plates directly to these joists or should I attach ...
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answersWhat's the most effective way to control weeds? What's worked for you? Physical? Chemical? Torch? Lotta' weeds not indigenous to here and difficult to get ri...
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answerswe have designed and installed a mantle/bookshelf system for our new zero clearance fireplace and would like to fabricate our own crown moulding to trim the mantl...
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answersI am not in the building industry, but would like to save money and act as my own General Contractor. Can I get enough information through books, videos and the i...
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answersWe just moved into a new home (built by us) several months ago. We have started to notice some cracking in the drywall in corners (inside corners) where walls me...
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