Discussion Forum
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More: energy consultant wanted
Thanks much to all who took the time to answer this question. From them and from surfing the net, I take the following points: 1. There are sets of criteria…
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energy consultant wanted
I'm close to starting construction on a new home in Washington State, up the Columbia River about 60 miles from the city of Vancouver. I'd like to find an "energy…
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Best value dado blade set?
Any opinions on what's the best value in a dado blade set? Forrest's "Dado King", if it has the same quality as their saw blades, would probably be top of the line, but…
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Advice please – making wood arches
I'd like to make several small wood arches as follows: Size: 48" across the bottom between legs, height 22" more or less. "Elevation view" roughly semi-circular, like one of McDonald's…
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Economic Rehab of Older Ranch
I have a choice between two houses: 1. 1000 sf ranch, built 1968, 2x4 construction, single-pane aluminum windows, electric heat via cables in ceiling, Kitchen/bath original with minor upgrade, price 200K 2.…
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Antique miter box
I inherited (from my carpenter grandfather) a Millers Falls miter box - a large backsaw that slides in a cast-iron frame to make miter cuts with. I'd like to sell…
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Making an electrical outlet disappear
In a bedroom I have a standard 15 amp circuit that serves several outlets. I want to make the last outlet in this circuit disappear - i.e. remove the last outlet, remove…
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Advice – plywood porch floor coating
I have a porch floor made of 3/4" pressure-treated plywood screwed to joists 24" OC. I'd like to coat it with something simple, if possible - the cementitious applications seem…
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Flashing instructions
I'm a fairly handy do-it-yourselfer about to apply housewrap, flashing, and Hardiplank siding to a small shed-roofed addition with lots of windows. I've seen professionals apply the materials, but I find…
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Composite/plastic deck boards
Building an attached greenhouse and want to floor it with something better than cedar - considering Trex but wonder if there's anything better - advice please.