Discussion Forum
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Painting crown moulding-Celing or wall color?
I am installing crown moulding in my living room. Three walls are one color and then there is the accent wall which matches the ceiling. Wife wants to paint crown…
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Roof Moss Removal
There is roof moss buildup on my 3 tab comp roof. I have heard that putting copper along the ridge line will kill the moss and keep if from reoccurring.…
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Bracing a brick chimney
I have an early 50's home in earthquake country. I just finished bolting the house to the foundation and now I want to attack the brick chimney. Are there any…
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Load bearing wall?
My wife wants to expand the kitchen and take out the wall with the dining room. Our home is an early 50's ranch that has a median load bearing wall,…
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concrete paver issues
This forum has been a big help to me in the past, so let's try it again. I am having some strong concerns about my contractors treatment of my new…
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Wainscot height
I will be installing bead board wainscot in the bath and need to know the guidelines for determining the best or proper height. The top of the pedistal basin is…
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Stranded wire & circuit breakers
Is there a guideline as to the preferred way to connect stranded (#10) wire to a circuit breaker? The breakers in my box have a lug screw that squeezes the…
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Contracts,CO’s & billing
A small remodel was just finished on my home. The original contract was for 30K with a 10% fudge factor; no problem. I did initiate several changes, and change orders…
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Wireing Question
As a homeowner, I have done many wiring projects over the years and I have always felt that screw connections were better and safer that the "quick wire" push in…