Discussion Forum
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Baseboard Outside Corner no Miter
I am doing baseboards for the new addition. There are a few outside corners in high traffic areas. From past experience, miter joints in these locations take a real beating…
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Tile Shower, Mud or CBU?
Hello all, We are having a marble tile shower built in the new addition and are getting different recomendations from tile installers on construction techninques. Currently the shower area has…
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What to specify in plans.
Hello all, Our addition plans are ready to be submitted to contractors for bids. Hopefully by next summer I'll have a workable shop! (plus the two extra bedrooms and bath)We…
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Vented gas heater ideas.
Hello all, We need to replace our ancient gas wall heater when we add on to our small ranch style house. Due to the mild climate (4 miles from ocean in…
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Non-square house architecture
I am in the planning stages of a large two story addition to my small San Diego 1950's ranch style house. Due to the angled placement of the house on…
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Staining a cinder block wall.
I am building a cinder block retaining wall. I would like to stain it a garden friendly color or colors. I would like to attempt to give it an organic/natural…