Discussion Forum
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uneven deck stain
Hi, everyone. I have a question about uneven deck stain. We recently stained our deck ourselves with Cabot Clear solution semi-transparent in Cedar 3002. I love the color, but it was a very drippy, sloppy…
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foundation leaks: basement
I hope you can help with questions I have about leaks in my foundation that cause water to trickle into my basement during big rains. I live in a suburb of…
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Back Porch Fiasco
Hey everyone: Here is a picture of the construction of my rear porch. I am not happy with the way the windows are configured right next to the door. It…
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Need painter to use silent paint remover
I know there is another forum on the silent paint remover tool (silentpaintremover.com), but no activity since February. I bought one and it works great. We stripped a little area of…
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Payment terms
Hey everyone - what are your payment terms for a job approximating $20,000? How much down, what percentage at what point in the job, etc. Would you have different terms…
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Suggested Contract Provisions
Hi, I am about to contract with a carpenter/painter to do a big job on the outside of my frame house. Can you all suggest any provisions that I should make sure…
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Awkward Bathroom Layout
The main bathroom in my 1913 bungalow has some peculiarities. The room is approximately 6(W)x8(L) (I think). The toilet is closest to the door on the west wall, and the sink is on the…