New drywall butts up to old drywall, finishing tips?
I recently added a door and ended up putting 2 sheets of drywall. They but up to the existing/old drywall. Looks like taping could be an issue. TWO questi...
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single pole and 3 way in same box, how to connect the two?
Thank you. Now the second part is that I want to have 2 switches in the box (box#1). Switch #1 - a single pole switch that goes to light #1 Switch #2 - t...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by freakofsnow
3 wire for 3 way switch?
From what I have read it seems that using 3 wire cable is the only way to wire a 3 way switch? is that correct? The order: source > switch > light > ...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by doug seibert
Addition out of square....layout for OSB
I have the frame ready for the subfloor (OSB t&g). It is out of square. I cannot figure out how to layout/laydown the 4x8 OSB. Which corner do I start in? Do ...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by doug seibert
Installling Hardiplank over T1-11 siding?
I have read a few different opinions online about whether or not this is a good idea. I am leaning towards going over it because I have T1-11, then foam insuallat...
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answersupdated over 6 years ago by BV006042
Finish floors or Paint first?
I have just purchased an old home, about 1100 sq ft. There is about 700 sq ft of wood floor that I have just exposed by tearing up the carpet. I will be movin...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by luchipb
Drywalling ceiling in basement
thanks for the reply. but what i would like to know is what makes the ceiling different than a wall with pipes of electrical in it?
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answersupdated about 18 years ago by freakofsnow
Having a stove next to the refrigerator
I have a very tight basement and currently the refrigerator is in a very awkward place. I am thinking of moving a wall so that I have have the fridge right next t...
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answersupdated about 18 years ago by DanO
Drywalling ceiling in basement
i am interested in drywalling the ceiling in my basement. there is currently a drop ceiling in there. i am wondering how you can tell if the floor joists are leve...
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answersupdated almost 18 years ago by Chgoscott
Leveling Basement Floor
quote:We are renovating the basement in our house. We are removing the carpet and installing laminate flooring. We have one small problem though. There is a d...
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answersupdated about 18 years ago by freakofsnow
