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furring strips/cabinets
Need to replace furring strips that have kitchen cabinets on them. The strips are 1"x3" with 1/2" drywall on top. These furring strips are old but the few that are still…
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Drywall patching
Need to patch a hole in the ceiling from moving a light fixture and patch a 1'x3" hole in the wall. In the past patchwork results have been less than…
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Gutter install
Have a straight run of 25' of 5" gutter to hang. How far past the fascia board should the gutter be? Also, will be using the screw hangers going into 1" x…
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Attaching/repairing sill plate
Need to replace a rotted sill on not a house but something of an outdoor shed/porch hybrid. The foundation is not a normal size block wall but the width…
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Framing -Knee wall
Want to frame a knee wall thats about 5' high and 18' long in an attic. It will be covered with drywall. It has a gable roof with a steep…
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Framing a tray ceiling
Want to frame a tray ceiling in an unfinished attic. It is a gable roof with 2x6 rafters. Not sure of the pitch of the roof but guessing 6 or…
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EZ vs Festool
Debating on which guide rail system to purchase. Want to use it for cutting plywood sheets, routing dados with the guide and cutting doors up to 1 3/4". Have…
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Router repair
PC D handle model 690. Router would go on and off while using it. Finally stopped altogether. Replaced the brushes and worked for a couple of minutes. Stopped working agian.…
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Insulation under vinyl siding
From a previous post I was told fanfold insualtion was only necessary if the substrate was uneven. Would like to add some type of insulation on the exterior walls. Installing…
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Fanfold/ Vinyl siding
Replacing existing alum siding with vinyl. Not sure whether to use fanfold or other type. Read an article about fanfold might trap moisture. Fanfold R value only 1-1.5. Walls are straight…