Discussion Forum
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Basement Finishing: is drywall the best?
Hi everyone- I've searched the archives for threads about fninishing basements, and it looks like there is a lot of good information about how to frame and drywall a basement…
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Basement Finishing: is drywall the best?
Hi everyone-I searched the archives for threads about fninishing basements, and there is a lot of information framing and drywalling a basement to protect from moisture/mold. But I didn't find…
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recommendations for built-ins
Hi Everyone- I'm looking to do some built-in shelves/cabinetry in my dining room, and i'm looking for good resources on what makes for great design. are there any books or…
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fair treatment for a dis-honest cntrctr
Hi All- Its been a while since i've posted here, but i always find good advice in this forum, and i'm hoping to find it again... last summer i had…
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Finishing Recommendations
Hello All- My wife is due in 10 weeks, and I'm in a major hurry to create some storage space in my house. The solution is going to be about…
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tiling question
i am putting up a tile backsplash in the bathroom. it will be placed in a corner, with a vanity beneath it. because the corner is out of square, there…
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broken drainage tile
I went to visit my Mom this evening, and found my step father (a great guy, but not the most patient when it comes to finding the right solution for…
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desparate plumbing situation
HELP!!!! Does that sound desparate enough to get your attention? Here's my situation. Trying to correct a problem with the drain-line for my second floor shower. Working from the first…
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painting basement walls
can't remember what the proper preparation for painting basement walls is. they are cinderblock and have been painted before - the paint is slightly chalky. there are a few places…
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woodfinishing in cold weather
I've got a couple of cabinetry projects in the works, but the cold weather has gotten here (Ohio) sooner than expected and I have a problem. My "shop" is an OLD…