Discussion Forum
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cork flooring?
Anyone have experience with cork flooring? Thinking of using cork "planks" (about 3/16" of prefinished cork laminated to a T&G sheet material, in 1' x 3' tiles) in a dining/living…
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range hood suggestions?
Anyone care to nominate range hoods to seek or avoid? Will be installed on and vented directly through an exterior wall, over a basic 30" electric range. Thanks, George Tremblay Troy,…
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ready-to-assemble cabinets
I'm considering ordering ready-to-assembly cabinetry for my new kitchen. Although not a professional, I have considerable woodworking experience, so am not intimidated by assembly, IF the parts are well constructed. …
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Craftsman’s portable table saw?
Anyone have experience with Craftsman's job site table saw? My local Sears has a floor model on sale for $279, about $200 off usual price. Has a sliding table, router…
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cable railing for deck
Considering installing cable for railing around a new small deck, to maximize transparency for some nice views. Given the corrosive properties of the new (ACQ) pressure treating chemicals, I'm wondering…
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experience with dump trailers?
I'm in the market for a dump trailer, and wondering if anyone has any strong opinions about types or brands. I'll be hauling an assortment of lumber, crushed stone, firewood,…
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wooden floor for garage
I’m an amateur, having constructed a few outbuildings, now designing a garage/barn/workshop. One bay is intended to hold my full-size pick-up, approximately 6000 lbs. The full length of the front…
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flashing into stone chimney
I'm adding a timber-framed screen porch onto the gable end of my house, where there is an exposed fieldstone chimney. Roofing material on the new porch will be a synthetic…
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base for masonary wall
I'm preparing to construct a timber-framed screen porch addition on my house. The posts will bear on concrete piers, which will extend well below the frost line (about 3 feet…
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nail gun question
I'm an owner/remodeler, contemplating purchase of nail gun for framing, fiber cement siding, and composite trim. Have not used nail guns before. I'm considering the Bostitch N88RH framing nailer, which…