space beneath deck
That isn't a beginners project. Even some seasoned carpenters will have different ways to go about it. It's a "need to see the site" question, that's probably why...
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Learning How To Paint
Have a look at Taunton Press, they have a great mag. (fine woodworking) & some very interesting books on the subject, even a cd that has the past (over 600) a...
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WRAP it UP????
It depends on your finish, what are you siding the cabin with?
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Water damaged wall
Have you thought about perhaps replacing the window and in the bay below or in another location placing the a/c? That way you'll be able to flash it & cut the...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Altereagle
Kitchen Cabinets
Get some stock to match the trim and radius the corner. Use that as a filler and glue it in place.
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Getting things square?
Ya, I too thought of that simple ply thing after I posted.. still it's good to check with the basic math...You know I always use electroplated fasteners, but read...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Altereagle
Cabinent crown molding
Ooops... Mark doesn't quite mean that... that would be for a spring angle of 52/38 a lot of American crown now has a 45deg. spring angle. Really it'll depend on t...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Altereagle
Getting things square?
Use the 3-4-5 method (The Pythagorean Theorem) from corner to corner as a final check.3' on the backer, 4' on the top board then 5' on the angle from 3' point to ...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Altereagle
jacking up house
Link didn't work... put "sill repair & jacking" for the search it will bring up the article I refer to.
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jacking up house
Here is a link to the info you are looking for, it's too in depth to explain it on a forum. http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/3eaecfcc002977c0...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Altereagle
refinishing wood furniture
That would be the worst thing if they are antiques as I recall... contact your local antique dealer they use a special wax to do this... I don't remember what it'...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Altereagle
Cedar fence posts set in concrete?
Got to agree... even on concrete I seperate with a 1" steel post base. If you have to set them in concrete be sure to seal the posts first ( twice on the ends )...
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Painting an old driftwood wall
I'm a general contractor but I've seen the painters on site use a product called stain killer that they spray on when they find bleed through (the old tradesmen u...
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How do I replace molding around window
..tub and tile is caulking in a tube rather then having to buy a caulking gun by the way. Alter Eagle Construction & Design
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How do I replace molding around window
It's most likely glued & nailed in from the sides as well (or down from the top)Hit the finishing nails through the casing with a nail set. Then use a razor k...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Altereagle
Attaching a pergola to the roof
okay... by cantilevering you will get you out from the wall an even greater distance.(The self editing on the forum didn't like the first part of that word )
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Altereagle
Attaching a pergola to the roof
Can you place posts by the eave and carry it independent of the existing roof... perhaps use a cantelever to get the posts ****her from the wall?
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Sill Plate Problem
Can't do anything about it, it's code... good thing you caught it on the first wall. So now you really have to raze it.Alter Eagle Construction & Design
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