Discussion Forum
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Thermodynamics vs. sound
The project I'm working on is a 2 story home with converted basement- about 80 y/o, in the PNW. The basement is now living/BR space, and there's a lot of…
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Radiant heat in new addition
Apologies since this question has been asked (many times) before, but I'm looking for advice based on the latest available options, and the archives are a bit dated....
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Ship’s Ladder examples or plans?
Anybody have any good examples (images or plans) of ship's ladder-type stairs or ladders? I'm trying to access an attic (potential loft) space that has an overall rise of ~95"…
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Small job paint sprayer?
I'm looking for a sprayer to do small jobs, such as priming or painting small pieces of trim before installing them. The job currently at hand involves a number of…
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Rain Gutter styles & snowloads
The project I am working on is in a mountain environment that receives a few decent snowfalls each winter (one to three storms that typically drop 1'-2' of relatively wet…
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Garage door alternatives
I'm working on a garage addition project that needs a door, and given the style of the existing house/new addition (sort of a craftsman-wannabe), the typical roll-up door just doesn't…
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Hardi Artisan siding & Hitachi NV75 nailer
Anybody use a Hitachi NV75 siding/framing nailer on Hardi Artisan siding? Since the Artisan siding is thicker (5/8"), does the NV75 have enough ummph to push a nail through it?…
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Angled dado cuts
OK, I might get roasted for this, but here goes.... I'm creating a set of decorative louvers for a 12/12 gable end- my idea is to create two 'rails' on…
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Primed/unpainted exterior siding
I have a project in a mountainous area that gets moderate rain & snow during winters, and warm, dry summers. We are about to install exterior siding- a combination of…
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Drywall Lifts
I have a project that will involve 3 rooms + hallway of drywall that I plan to do myself- after suffering through a similar experience in the past with nothing…