Discussion Forum
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Zero Clearance Woodburner construction experience
I've gone the route of trying to put in a center of the cabin Rumford. While I understand it in theoretical depth, I can't abide the expense. 37 K here in…
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Phantom Light
I helped a buddy hook up a ceiling fan/light recently. It was one that had a remote control to turn on the fan and light. The problem is that the…
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Chimney and fireplace literature?
I've searched all of the local bookstores and home improvement store libraries trying to find a decent book in Fireplace construction. No real luck so far. Anyone have a favorite…
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Flooring filler for nails & cracks
I just got to installing 1/2 of a Jatobia 3-1/4 by 3/4 inch thick T&G floor this last weekend. With face nailing in the starter row and tight spots, I've…
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Moldy Drywall
Well, Procrastination does have a price. Laying against a wall in my basement are about 20 sheets of 5/8 drywall 8 to 10 foot lengths. Unfortunately I had a jammed Sump…
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Kitchen Range Clearance
I've got a gas range / stove with a clearance issue. This is a brand new device 31" wide that has the auto ignition feature on the burners (thus no…
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When Does a post need a footing?
Ok, Bad planning on my part but when I put a full basement under the original plans for my cottage I was off by 4 inches in accomidating a UBC…
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Stainless Steel nail source?
I participated in a discussion on SS nails for a power nailer a while back. (maybe I just lurked) Despite my searches I can't find the link. I checked out McFeelys,…
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Andersen Patio Sliders:
Are you on the tracks with the door casters? How about differences in the individual moving doors. Could you have reversed the stationary doors? I've put in 4 of the…
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Drywall fitting and finish
Drywall cutouts are a dream with the RotoZip...except for bathroom heater fans in the ceiling. I'm using 5/8" drywall and I cut the holes for the heater with the rotozip…