Discussion Forum
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How Much Time Install Composition Tile
How much time should it take to install composition tile on clean plywood? I know the price range per SF. I am considering having a handyman that charges per hour.
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Mask checkerboard pattern
How do I mask a checkerboard pattern?
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Oil Base Paint
What to use instead of high gloss oil base paint. Do not like Acrylic latex paints on interior trim and cabinets as it is hard to clean and gets grungy.…
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Mis Direction
Every time I search for staircase handrail or hand rail I get directed to: http://forums.taunton.com/n/main.asp?qu=staircase+handrail&find=Search&webtag=tp-breaktime&ctx=search&cl=632358&af=10000&o=relevance&be=0 which is about plumbing. I do get to messages about Staircases when I search for…
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Stairway Handrail Howto
First, how are balusters connected to stair treads. Second, I am looking for ideas for making my own handrail. A little background: I built my stair stringers with really pretty…
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Wiping Stain in Super Size
I am looking for wiping stain in large quantity. Enough to stain 4 to 5 hundred feet of 1 x 12. Too expensive to use the little cans available in…
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Drywall Texture
Anybody have experience w/Graco drywall texture pump that Home Depot rents? Whats the difference between Sheetrock brand drywall mud and their prepackaged texture? The rental guy told me that the…
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Tape and Float
Is the drywall supposed to butt tight at all sides. How much gap is allowable? How much gap is way too much? At the intersection of vertical to horizontal tape,…
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Threaded Pipe Fitting Dimensions
Anybody know a source of threaded pipe fitting dimensions. I need at least dimensions and make up for 3/4" and 1" 90 ell and Tee. black iron or galvanized.
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Water Heater Too Hot
Our Bradford and White electric water heater over heats. I have the top and bottom thermostats set to the lowest setting but the water is coming out the pressure relief…