Discussion Forum
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concrete anchors in brick fireplace
Haven't even looked at it yet but I need to mount a mantle to a brick fireplace for my daughter. Should the anchors go into the brick or the mortar…
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Whitewash,how to?
On WP T&G walls. I tried pickling stain and white stain and its too light. Perhaps thinning latex paint or brushing on full strength and wiping off before it dries?…
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combo light/fan in shower
Will electric code allow a combination bath light/exhaust fan in the shower or does it have to be outside the footprint? Its a one piece fiberglass tub/shower with a shower…
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Oil HW Baseboard to electric heat?
I have an old cape that had a second floor living space added with shed dormers about 30 yrs ago. I'm in the midst of a long term remodel and…
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Exterior Caulk-what’s good?
Whats the best exterior caulk to use? Latex,poly,silicone, paintable silicone, the choices are mind bogling. I'm just looking for something that will hold up well around my new window installations…
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how much room for a galley kitchen?
I'm doing a kitchen remodel (my own) and am thinking about moving the cabinets/sink/appliances etc to another area of the kitchen (after I knock out a wall) to make room for…
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nailing woven cedar shingle corners
I started my remodel 4-5 yrs ago and used an old FH article (#102)as a tutorial on my installation of wc shingles. That article recommended pre-drilling and face nailing the…
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cedar shingles where gable meets wall
I'm residing the house w/ M.C. shingles and have moved up to the second floor now. I'm getting ready to start the sidewall of my shed dormer where it meets…
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pneu. stapler for underlayment and wc sh
I have to lay down some underlayment(1/4" luan) over my old strip flooring in prep for new floor. I'm also residing the house with w.c shingles. Any opinions on whether…
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Painting coil stock on fascia?
Is it a viable solution to paint fascia covered w/ coil stock. The paint on my fascia isn't holding up at all. Many of the boards are cracked/checked etc. I…