Discussion Forum
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How do you clean window screens?
Anyone have a good way to clean sheetrock dust off window screens. I've tried taking them down and spraying them with the hose on the lawn, but it still needs…
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cooktop formica backsplash
My wife is thinking of using Formica about 18"x40" as a backsplash behind the stand alone cooktop. The cabinet guy wondered if it would withstand the heat. Cooktop placement would be…
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Juno air-ooc gaskets?
Has anyone ever tried the energy gaskets that are in the Juno recessed light catalog? The cans I have are IC "air-loc" rated and have an option an "energy conserving gasket". …
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Overspray and Garbage
My drywallers are priming prior to textureing. As part of their bid they said they would tape and mask the doors/windows. I presumed they would also mask the breaker box…
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Paint
What's the general consensus on how paint really looks on the wall compared the the tiny swatches? I've had two pros give conflicting opinions. One says, the paint is always…
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Have you ever done this?
Spent several hours in the back-hoe yesterday backfilling and grading over a a new buried propane tank, also ended up spreading a bunch of leftover gravel on the lane out to…
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Price of 3/0 SER Copper!!
My wholesale place just quoted me almost $500 for a 30 foot run, that's like $16.50 a foot! Last time I looked at this it was around $6 foot. makes…
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Siding for SIPs?
I have gone around and around this but can't seem to come to a good conclusion. I am building a new home in process and we chose the SIPs walls…
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Garage Door Rogh Opening
Can anyone tell me what the RO should be for a 18x8 garage door. The width is already set into the foundation of course and I'm sure the concrete guy…
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hardwood flooring over slab
First, thanks in advance for any advice you can give. Second, I'm building my own house and am planning radiant heat on the main floor (ave already placed PEX in…