Discussion Forum
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What’s it called and where do I get it?
Some place a long time ago, I saw a piece of hardware that mounts to the inside of an outswing door that when you want to stop the door from…
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Pex with copper stub outs
I getting ready to attach the shut-offs (14 of them) to the 9-1/2" pre-formed copper stub outs connected to PEX, like these View Image The two options I see are:…
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Grabber SuperDrive Col. 8×1-3/4″ screws
I have 3-1/2 boxes of the Grabber SuperDrive screws left over from a job this summer. I'm looking to either sell or trade them for tools, gift certificates (big boxes…
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Compressor/Power Washer recall
A recall has been announced for the portable Porter Cable air compressor and Delta, Excell, Porter-Cable, Pressure-Wave, Water Driver power washers that have tires mounted on plastic rims. Apparently they…
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Trim Style Question
I'm starting to plan on the trim for our new home, and the attached image doortrim.jpg illustrates the basics style that we'll be using. Given this style of door trim,…
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Hardishingle siding install question
On our new house, we decided to install the James Hardi shingle siding on an accent gable, see attachment, it's the red section in the front. When the course starts,…
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Door hardware…opinions wanted…
The new house is taking shape and we're looking for opinions on door hardware, interior and exterior. What brands do you recommend or more importantly not recommend. It's easy to…
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Ceiling in a covered porch
on the east side of the new house, I have a covered porch 13'deep x 30'wide x 9' walls. At present it will be exposed to the elements e.g. open…
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Extension jamb for windows
In a house remodel, the extension jambs for the windows were ordered flush with the wall face rather than the drywall face. The windows are 5' wide maybe 6' tall,…
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Garage access door landing dilemma……
Hi, I've been lurking for quite a while, and learning tons, thanks to all. I have a house that will soon be under construction, garage is on grade with the…