Discussion Forum
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Crown on 45* Cabinet…. ugh.
Hi All, been forever since I've posted. Good to see some familiar names still on the board. Anyway, I'm back b/c I'm vexed with a crown issue which I'm sure…
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Boston, MA – Seeking Strong Super
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Help planing a bunch of 1X10 rough
All these years in MA and I only just found this great lumber yard (the oldest working sawmill in the US, actually) and just pulled about 300SF of beautiful 1X10 rough pine…
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Icynene Question (Quality)
Hey all, Had Icy sprayed into a remodel on an 1840's house. Had a few troubles with the installers hitting wires which I've resolved, but here's a new issue. Was…
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Warmboard install advice
Howdy all, Seriously considering a warmboard install for about 460SF of floor area in my own house. Priced out the board, and it ain't cheap, but all-in-all it looks like…
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Old house pros: Which White?
Anyone who has been to or lives in New England will know what I mean by "farmhouse white". It's just a classic white trim/white clap look that you see on…
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First Icynene install
Just had my first Icynene install. Impressive stuff. Messy stuff. I'll be cleaning up for a week... and yes, the installers did "clean up". They must've hauled out 10 bags…
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Old house folks: what species?
Am considering (per another post) going with a clear finish on my front-facing exterior doors in an old 1840s Greek Revival Farmhouse. The place is "light" on the Greek Revival…
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Winter paint prep?
Doublin' up on seeking council today. Just got a fir door that I'm hoping to install soon. In metro Boston and -- go figger -- the 1/2" ply I have boarding up…
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Strange ques: Strapping or Ply?
Hey Gang, happy new year. Hope the holidays were good to everyone. I'm about to pad out an out of plumb wall for kitchen cabinets. They're out 1-7/8 over 13…