digging an artesian well
which way to go: drilling or jackhammer? we are in a rocky area. Both methods have been used in our area. What's the difference?
which way to go: drilling or jackhammer? we are in a rocky area. Both methods have been used in our area. What's the difference?
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answersDuring construction of a new home, the floor joists and plywood subflooring were subjected to significant rain. The house is now closed in, but mold/mildew has f...
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answersI'm hoping for an inexpensive, creative kitchen countertop idea which would be heat tolerant, stain resistant, and repairable. No grout would be a plus! Thanks.
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answersCan you cut cast marble into tiles and lay it like you would ceramic tile? And can I polish out scratches or refinish the surface to make it look like new again?
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answersHi,This must be a common problem as I had it in my 8 year old townhouse as well.My house is 2-years old. We worked closely with the builder during construction a...
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answersI am using coregated aluminum to cover walls in laundry room and haven't been able to easily cut the aluminum. What should I be using?
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answersI live in a 3 year old home, and just about 3 weeks ago the water pipes have started whining like a banshee! I have tried opening up all the faucets to try to pur...
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answersWe currently have a wood deck on the front of our home. It is roughly 4' x 10' and is 3' above slightly sloping ground. We want it removed and a concrete porch ...
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answersHas Bob done a program on converting a screened porch to a Sun Room? Anyone with experience in that area? Any good technical guidebooks, videotapes, etc.?
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answersI am stumped in how to finish a wainscoting project. I am installing wainscoting on the basement stairs. The stairs to the basement make a 90 degree turn at a la...
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answersI need to find a source for support brackets for a stair rail. It seems that someone here on the old BBS used to mention an online catalogue that had every piece...
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answersHello, I just built a planter box. I used pressure treated wood. My question is: Do I have painting options with pressure treated wood? We would like to paint i...
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answersI am trying to find out the name of a tool I saw on television. It was a compressed air nail gun, but it was small and looked like a palm sander.
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answersI'm installing a BHK Uniclic Laminate floor over concrete. Do I only cut planks on the first three rows? When I tape down the poly sheeting, do I tape it down all...
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answersAnyone have an idea how I can flash 4x4 posts that penetrate thru a shingle roof (3-tab) ?
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answersDoes anyone happen to know if adding recessed lighting to an old house will decrease the value/ classification in the eyes of preservationists?
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answersLooking for advice on flashing a 4 x 4 post that penetrates thru the roof for a widows walk. The roof is a 8 pitch 3-tab ashpalt shingle
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answersIn the process of purchasing a home in NE Pa. This will be first home with crawl space.Currently the space has pea stone and the insulation between rafters is exp...
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answersWe just finished building our new home this spring, and have hardwood floors throughout the main floor. I have a few area rugs on the hardwood and I am curious i...
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answersMy husband and I have attached pea gravel to our concrete steps using thinset, now we would like to put an epoxy sealer on the pea gravel to seal it and to withst...
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