Discussion Forum
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FHB articel on sheet connections
I'm planning on using maple plywood for a built-in closet and recall seeing a past FHB artticle on connections for sheet goods assembly. Maybe it was break-down sheets. I can't…
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Stable Soap Dispenser?
We have soap dispensers on 4 sinks installed by the builders plumber ~ 4 yrs ago. They're all the push-on type and have a bottle supported by the friction fit. However, the 2…
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Propane backup generator circuits?
I'm looking at purchasing a 7kW propane backup generator - probably Generac carried by local vendor. (waiting on pricing from the Kohler dealer). However, the 7kW model w/ automatic transfer switch…
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Laminate sheen?
We have laminate countertops (WilsonArt) and used a green "scrunge pad" while cleaning up. Afterwards, the light sheen across the affected area looks different. Any ideas to restore this area…
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Reverse osmosis setups?
I was reading an article about reverse osmosis water treatment for residential use. We have sulfur water from our well (moved in Jan '05) The water passes water quality tests, but the smell…
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removing tung oil on glass
I'm applying tung oil on the interior of our Loewen doug fir windows. (exterior is aluminum clad). Since the windows have nine over six "simulated divided lites" (SDL) there's no grill to…
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FHB article?
Hi, all, I've searched the FHB index but can't find the article I'm looking for. I'm hoping someone can tell me what issue it was in. As I recall, the…
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Fireplace screen source?
We had our house built with a traditional Rumford fireplace. The opening is 40" hgt x 40" width with a 20" hearthstone. We'd like to have a screen cover the entire…
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Non-slippery stair finish?
We've used Waterlox on our first & second (beech & birch) floors with pretty good results. But when walking in socks, they're a bit slippery. So when contemplating stair finishes,…
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Cabot vs. Thompsons porch finish?
We have a mahagany (sp?) porch on a new house that was installed last fall. We'd like to apply a new finish and was looking at a Cabot product and…