Discussion Forum
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Tyvek House Wrap and wasp spray
I am finally getting around to finishing the outside of the garage I built not too long ago. But, in the meantime, a hornets nest appeared. Well, to get…
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John Bridge Forum
Is the John Bridge web site no longer in service? Or did he change the web address? I haven't been able to find it. I must admit that…
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Mark Cadioli
Anyone hear from Mark in Australia recently? Just wanted to hear from him and see how he and Sue were doing. Thanks! Bryan Klakamp
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Building Inspectors – What’s your experience with them?
What good experiences have you had with Building Inspectors? What bad experiences have you had? What could an Inspector do to make your interaction with them better? …
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Fireplace Hearth – Advice Needed
I need some advice on a hearth I am constructing for a fireplace refacing. I built a framework out of 3 5/8" steel studs on edge, spaced 12" O.C. I…
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This Old House – Bedford 2011 – Lead Paint
It was good to see that TOH was promoting compliance with the RRP Rule in last week's episode. Did anyone else see any non-compliance issues in their implementation of the…
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RRP Rule – Does it apply to garages?
My neighbor has an old detached garage that has lead paint on it. He hired a guy to clean and paint it who is not a contractor. He has no…
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Bath remodel – wasted space question
I'm looking at remodeling a bathroom for a client, and he would like to use some wasted space. Here is a description of it: The back of the bathtub is…
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Rot Repair
To all: Here is an update on the repair of trim on a cupola. About this time last year, we were working on repairing this house after a tornado. There…
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Best species of wood for door sidelights
I have been asked to build a pair of sidelights for an existing door. The homeowner wants to reuse the leaded glass from each panel. What would be the best…