Discussion Forum
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Knotty pine ceiling and beams
I have a cabin in the So Cal mountains that has or rather had, beautiful 2x6 pine cielings supported by 4x12 beams. Over the years previous owners have stained them…
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Water heater venting
I'm purchasing a cabin in Big Bear, CA and got a notice from my local gas company that my water heater is incorrectly vented. The water heater is located in…
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PVC dryer vent?
Couple of questions regarding a dryer vent in a an existing home. Background - My daughter and SIL bought a 6 year old house in a short sale deal with…
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Improve cell phone reception at home
I have my cell service through one of the big providers. I get excellent reception, 4-5 bars in the front of my house and almost nothing in the back of…
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Handicap Shower Table?
I have a friend, a tri-athelete who has recently become a quadriplegic due to a mountain biking accident. In preparation for his homecoming from the hospital a group of us outfitted his…
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Cost Savings Ideas
Some great cost savings ideas from China - Enjoy Experienced, but still dangerous!
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MDF in a bathroom?
Is it advisable to use MDF beadboard in a bathroom? The beadboard will be up off the floor, primed and painted on all sides. My lumberyard here in CA says "no…
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Bathroom exhaust fan ?
When it comes to bathroom exhaust fans is more CFM better and worth the money? I have a small bathroom, 5' x 7', so it's <50 sq. ft. Located in the middle…
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Birdhouse Plans
Do any of you wonderworkers have any really neat birdhouse plans or pictures of birdhouses you have created or wish you had built over the years? I have an assignment from the…
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Removing Eng. Flooring
The wife wants to replace all the engineered wood flooring in the kitchen, dinning room entryway and hallway. The floor is glued down to the cement slab, 520 sq.ft. and replace…