Discussion Forum
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Furring to concrete block
This is a true novice question! I live in a home constructed with a concrete (slump) block exterior. The contractor used 2x furring on the inside nailed to the block…
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Help on Prehung Doors #2
Thanks for your replies. This list is great. I don't post very often but get alot of good answers whenever I do. Just what an inexperienced person like myself needs.…
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Help on prehung doors
I need some help on hanging prehung doors. What I'm interested in is if there is a standard for the gap beneath the door to the subfloor. I'm guessing that…
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Drywall finish question
Hi all, I've been watching the drywall discussions and have learned alot. Finished a bullnose surround around a window and it looks good. Couldn't have done it without your help!…
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Need wood source
Hi all, I'm trying to find some 100% clear white pine in 1x6 dimension to finish some sills for Pella-like windows. And I'm having difficulty in the Phoenix area. Even…
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Wood flooring: Kahrs
I posted this a few days ago but it hasn't appeared and, since I'm new at this, I might have screwed up. So here it is again and my apologies…
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Drywall Question
What's the standard procedure for using a vinyl bullnose exterior corner on drywall. I had some contractors do some work and it appears to me that the vinyl is not…
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Kahrs Woodloc Floors
I'm thinking about putting a wood floor over a ground level concrete slab and am considering the Kahrs Woodloc product (floating/no glue). I like the seeming ease of installation and…
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Need A New Roof
I am on a committee of a small south facing harbor side condo complex in New England. There are 6 attached units all in a row. The units are 30 years old…
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240v Wiring Question
A few years back I had a 240v outlet installed for a kiln. The kiln and the outlet are both 3-prong. It was removed in recent construction and I have…