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basement access
Short answers are:Sometimes yesThat dependsNobody here knows your soils conditions and local permitting rules or labor rates or what kind of founda...
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Chauking
If you do run the bead on the surface and aren't confident about doing a clean job, get some masking tape to apply along either side about 3/16" ba...
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Chauking
If you don't want to see the caulk and do the best job, take the whole unit out carefully. Then clean all the parts while keeping track of what goe...
almost 15 years by Piffin
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Help need to make one room into two ASAP!
Let's see here. Cheap, fast, no damage to the ownere's property, provide privacy.Hang a clothes line and throw blankets over it.Next most expensive...
almost 15 years by Piffin
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HANGING A FRAMED HEAVY MIRROR
It's best to find the stud but if it isn't centered where you want to hang the frame, use an insert or a toggle. They fasten in to grip the back of...
almost 15 years by Piffin
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hot mop vs. torch down
I spent more than twenty years in all types of roofing installations. I believe in new technology so I appreciate the chance to learn about ceramic...
almost 15 years by Piffin
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roof nails
Building codes actually require full penetration of the sheathing by the roof nails. The reason is that the resistance to pullout is determined by ...
almost 15 years by Piffin
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Double Coverage shingles?
For low pitched roofs like this, there is a roll roofing product called Double Coverage. That might be what you have been refered to. All shingles ...
almost 15 years by Piffin
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put new shingles on top of old shingles?
You might ask the other roofers why they don't consider laying over the old. It is accepted and common in some parts of the country and viewed with...
almost 15 years by Piffin
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help with selecting cad software
You don't say if you are a professional or a DIY/homeowner.I use Softplan in my design/build work. It is one of the best - well, it's the best for ...
almost 15 years by Piffin
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Installing MDF baseboards
I wouldn't use MDF for baseboard. It doesn't handle water very well and another name for baseboard is mop board because you slap the mop up against...
almost 15 years by Piffin
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floor plans
You can find Broderbunds 3D Home Architect for under forty bucks as a fairly easy to learn software for residencial design to get started with. It'...
almost 15 years by Piffin
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