Discussion Forum
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Labor Enforcement Can Work Well
There's been an interesting set of developments on a large commercial job site in central New York this month. CVS Pharmacy is building a large distribution warehouse nearby. To the…
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Fuel Cost Comparison
From time to time people ask about relative costs of different energy sources. These data were published for June 2009, showing typical recent costs and how they compare. Natural gas…
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Teflon Coated Paint Tray Any Good?
The local store has on display metal paint roller trays with a Teflon coating which supposedly makes cleanup easier. I don't really need another tray, but imagine a benefit to…
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Back Issues Available
I have available 17 years worth of Fine Homebuilding, 129 back issues, from #71 (Jan '92) to #203 (Spring/Summer '09). Missing #74, 111, 131, 199. The whole set is yours for…
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Painting Arched Openings, Which Color?
I have several rooms in my house that are connected to one another with openings finished in drywall, no trim or doors (typical spec home). I will be painting each room…
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Is Impact Resistant Drywall Better?
Does anyone have experience with any of the various impact or abuse resistant drywall products? How significant an improvement would you say they are?
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Residential Energy Tax Credit
Don't forget to install items this month and apply for your tax credit. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=154657,00.html
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How to Mud 45° Outside Corners
How to you finish 45° outside corners on drywall? I thought there might be 45° corner bead, but neither the local lumber yard nor Home Depot heard of such a…
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Great Home if You’re from Pisa
The price seems steep for this, then again, it looks tough to build. View Image
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Drain Tile Museum
Who've thought there even was such a thing? Last weekend I was trying to wind down from a long period of stress at work and decided to do some mindless…