Discussion Forum
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Tape seams behind cabinets?
Hi all, Just wondering, is it neccessary to tape and mud drywall seams that will be completely covered by kitchen cabinets? Jesse David
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Scrub plane glue off of flooring?
I posted this in Knots, but maybe this is a more appropriate forum... Just wondering if this is a laughable idea: I just ripped up a nasty old carpet that was…
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cleaning mildew in basement
Is there any big difference between bleach and borax when it comes to cleaning mildew off of concrete and fir joists? Or a better solution? How much is needed -…
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oak floors under glued on vinyl
I've recently bought a fixer-upper and ripped up some UGLY vinyl and carpet that was glued on top of what looks like a pretty decent oak floor. I plan on…
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Wet/Dry vac reccomendations?
I posted this in Tool Talk, but i thought i might get more responses in this forum: I'm looking to spend about $150 cdn on a new wet/dry vac, and…
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Clearance between oven and cabinets?
How much clearance is required between kitchen cabinet sides (3/4" plywood) and a typical kitchen oven/stove? I don't have the manual for the oven, and i'm wondering how little space i…
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Good temporary solutions?
I've just bought a 1912 house in saskatchewan, and i won't have any money to do major renovations untill next winter. It costs quite a bit to heat it, so…
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Lifespan of a natural gas furnace
I'm buying a house with a high-efficiency gas furnace (for the time it was installed - about 80%) installed in the late 80s (new at the time). It seems to still be…
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Question about range hoods
What is the standard/best height above a standard stovetop for a range hood? Jesse David