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" back and then cau...
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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 goes where and whi...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Piffin
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,Go to ******* ...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Piffin
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 the drywall. T...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Piffin
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 ceramics. I also need ...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Piffin
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 the amount of w...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Piffin
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 provide a doubl...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Piffin
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 disdain in oth...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Piffin
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 me.I've heard g...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Piffin
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 it. Kidding as...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Piffin
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's the junior ve...
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