Discussion Forum
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power tool safety
Hi, How many people here have ever used a "chop saw" (miter saw) to chop up tree branches and trunks for firewood? I noticed the neighbour nextdoor using his miter…
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housewrap
HI, I always thought housewrap was installed over the window openings and then cut and wrapped around the inside of the window opening. I noticed there was no wrap…
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New window installation
Hi, Is MDF replacing paintable pine for trimming windows. (jams, window casing)? I had a few windows replaced recently and didn't give it a thought. I just assumed they'd…
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installing Crown molding for the DIY
Hi, To cope or not to cope! Most people I've talked to just miter the inside corners and glue them together. If the corners are not exactly 90 degrees and…
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To stain or not to stain…
Hi, When is the best time to apply a semi-transparent stain to a new pressure treated deck. I had a deck build 3 wks ago and was advised to…
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building a deck
Hi, Is it absolutely necessary to leave a gap of approx. 3/16th's" between decking boards. I think it is but the guy I hired to do the deck didn't…
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Door
Hi, Maybe someone can help me out... I have a door that won't stay closed. Actually you can close it but it takes only a little pressure to open without…
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sill plate
Hi guys, Not only am I having a problem getting a flooring company to install an engineered hardwood floor properly. I now have a sill installed and it appears they…
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Engineered hardwood flooring
Hi guys, It's been awhile since I have posted here on Breaktime. The renos on the bungalow are still ongoing. But they are just about finished. It's been over…
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How to level a floor
Hi, Flooring won't be installed till June because of the masonry which can't be done till late June due to the weather. Apparently the mason can't start work on the…