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Grouting bluestone
I am in the process of building a hearth for my wood-burning stove. I am using bluestone for the base. I got some used blue stone from a friend when…
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Where to get a very small window?
I am in the process of building a new kitchen. I want to close up the vent in my crawlspace to keep the pipes from freezing. I would like to…
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Soldering hot water baseboard heaters
I am planning on installing a wood stove in my living room. To place it in a corner I must put non-combustible material on the floor and wall. I have…
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Bathroom roof vent for 12/2 roof
I need to replace my bathroom roof vent, it was installed wrong before I owned the house. After doing research on this site a few people recommended Broan. I am…
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Chinese drywall
check out this story on CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/05/06/florida.chinese.drywall.family/index.html
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Shower drain hook up
I am just finishing up my Schluter shower. The last step is to hook up the drain. The Schluter drain is 2 inches and the original house drain is 1-½…
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Wiring lights in a shower
I am in the process of renovating my 30-year-old bathroom. The DW wants lights in the shower area. I purchased two-recessed 4 inch Halo’s with shower trims. I’ve learned from…
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Where can I get ungrounded receptacles?
My home originally had four ungrounded receptacles per room when I moved in. I have since upgraded the electric and added new circuits to each room and added additional receptacles.…
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Tearing out floors after the flood
The recent floods in the Northeast got the first floor of my home. I will have to tear out the oak floor and the plywood subfloor. What tool do I…
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Tile walls out of plumb
Hope you can help. I am doing a bathroom,and am currently tiling the tub surround. Apparently, the idiot "me" did not install the backer board plum. The back and sidewall…