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Pining a slab to an MSE Wall
I'm getting ready to pour a patio slab (roughly 18'x18') that has the house on one side, the top of an MSE wall on 2 sides and is open on…
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Hardwood Flooring Orientation Question
I'm ready to install 3/4" mostly quartersaw oak (4 widths between 2" & 5") in a room that is 15' x 30'. The floor joists run parallel to the 30'…
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Storm Cellar Door finish
I've built a storm cellar door and would like to put a very long term, yet attractive, finish on it. Due to the relatively flat slope, I initially planned to…
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Vanity sinks – venting question
I'm adding a second vanity sink and have a question about the vent. The existing single sink is properly vented with 1 1/2". I'm adding a second sink which will…
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Drilled hole in PVC Drain
While hanging a shelf, I recently mistakenly drilled two holes in a PVC drain pipe that was tight against the sheetrock. The finished wall is papered and it would be…
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Temporary Cold Weather Roofing
It's December in NC and I'm adding to a dormer and reducing the roof pitch to about 4/12. I've read that nailing the shingles down at this time of year…