Discussion Forum
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Fire Remediation Tips
Hello, We had a little fire at the house. some Structureal damage, but mostly smoke damage. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45580368@N06/sets/72157623189656242/ Does anyone have any tips or links for more information on fire…
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Baulister Spacing
I had an excerpt downloaded from the internet regarding baluster spacing. It said for balcony baluster, they had to be 4" apart or less. For the stairs themselves, it said…
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Puzzled: Water warm, then goes cold
Hello, Here's my situation: I turn on the hot water at the kitchen sink. I get warm water for about 15 seconds, then it goes cold. I checked the water heater,…
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UV protective Deck Finish recomendation?
Hello, I've decked my back (covered) porch with 5/4 white oak (wo) [screwed and plugged]. Also wo posts, rails, steps. I like a natural finish, but would like something that is…
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2 Roll roof / not 2 Roll Roof, that ….
6 pitch roof in North Carolina - trusses on 2' center - 1/2" osb sheathing 24x40' building to be used as a Karate studio Would you recommend for or against…
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Amateur needs help w/ stair trim detail
I’m trimming out some stairs that intersect with an opening (see pic.). Would you run the casing for the opening just to the finish stringer, or would you run it…
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In-Kind donations: how to handle tax?
Hello, I have donated the use of a residence to a charitable organization. This is called an in-kind donation because it has some value, but no money changed hands. Has…
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Would you buy a nailgun for roofing?
I have 18 sq of roofing to do on a porch roof (4 pitch). I'm not much of a roofer, but I have done it before and have 3 strapping…
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Fan/Light suddenly stopped working
In the kitchen area of my house, the fan/light has suddenly stopped working. There is what I did so far: electricity is going to all switches and no breaker problem Checked…
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Problems with Inground Pool mfg/dealer
Hello All, I don't know if any of you have any advice here, but I have really been given the run-arouond from an internet pool dealer (nationalpoolwholesalers.com). My situation with them…