Discussion Forum
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Question About Advantech
In our new home, we used Advantech subflooring over I-joists spaced 19" O.C. We are now at the point where it's time to install the 3/4" oak hardwoods throughout the…
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Need Advice for Vinyl Flooring
Just in the finishing stages of building our new home and are about to start the flooring. We have hardwoods going down in most of the house with the exception…
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Spray/backroll Hardiplank?
Can anyone tell me the best method for painting Hardiplank siding? Do you spray and backroll like drywall? And if so, what length of roller nap would you recommend? Thanks!!!…
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New Carpet: Nylon or Polyester?
Were about to install carpeting in our new house and are trying to decide between nylon and polyester. Is there any reason to definitely pick one over the other? The…
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Best Way To Remove a Stippled Ceiling?
I have a house built in 1982 and has the old stippled ceilings. For several different reasons I'd like to sand them smooth before repainting. Is there a "best" way…
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Recessed Cans: 6″ vs 4″
While perusing the thread about under-cabinet lighting, I noticed someone posted a question regarding the size of the recessed cans in a photo so I thought I'd start a new…
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How much for laying brick?
I'm currently building our new home North of Atlanta and am wondering if there's some kind of standard per-square-foot price for bricklaying? We are only doing two walls and brick…
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10, 12 or 14 SEER? Help!!!!
I am currently building our new house here in Marietta GA, just north of Atlanta and I need to make some decisions fairly quickly w/ regards to the efficiency of the…
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How to Construct a Ridge Beam
Hi guys... Help! A newbie needs expert help and advice w/ a problem. I'm building a 16'x24' workshop at my place. The problem I have is the length of the ridge…
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Also looking for a portable saw…
I am looking to buy a portable table saw and am looking at the following: Delta TS300, Ryobi BT3100 and the Skil 10" table saw. I might even consider the…