Discussion Forum
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cost to replace stair treads
All, Customer wants to R&R pine treads w/ oak. I did this too many years ago to remember the cost, (all records carried away by a flood) so can someone…
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location of HVAC vent and electrical outlet
All, I am remodeling a den and need to move the HVAC return vent (14" long) toward the kitchen. The wall in which the vent resides is 48" long and…
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toilet plumbing question
As a toilet's water tank fills, water, via a hose, goes into the flush valve at the top. It appears that the bowl fills faster than the tank but water…
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Concrete pad for spa
All, I need to construct a concrete pad for a spa, 91" x91" x4". My questions are: 1) Should I use some type of reenforcing mesh/bar in the concrete? 2) Can…
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Concrete over fireplace stone hearth
All, A customer who has a stone fireplace hearth, wants it covered w/ concerte. I can build a frame, pour the mix, & level it. But there are a few things which…
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Masonry prices for brick columns
All, I have been asked to produce 2 brick columns, 4' 6" in height and 2'x2' wide and deep which will be used to support a wrought iron set of…
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Curved handrails for a deck
If you had to make curved handrails for a deck what type of wood would you use? Thanks, dlb . The undisciplined life is not worth examining.
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Wood protection question
All, I believe that the answer to this question is foregone but I wanted to check just in case I have missed something. A wood sign was vandalized w/ spray…
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Testing an electrical wire
I have a 3-wire cable. One wire is sheathed in green insulation - obviously the ground. The other 2 wires are insulated by the cable material but do not have…
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Decking: Composite vs Wood
All, I am getting ready to lay down decking on an uncovered exterior deck and am torn between using a composite or a Brazillian hardwood. I do not want to…