Discussion Forum
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Miter me this
Ok...so I always thought for "odd " angle miters (not 90 or 45) you could measure the angle and set your saw for half that number and they should match…
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Remodel Sequence
Having gutted the daylight basement level of our house...it has been sheetrocked, textured and painted towards finishing the remodel. Floors are plywood underlayment. Bathroom and laundry room are tiled but…
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Cedar Interior Trim?
Just installed all new triple pane vinyl windows with 3/4 in. returns. Thinking about choices for trim wood species. I sure love clear cedar...anyone ever use that inside? Also looking at vertical…
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Taping Cost
I have about 1000 sq ft lower level that is recently sheetrocked and firetaped. Finishers quoted $2500 to finish and texture. This would be likely two more coats and some detail…
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Skil Rock Saw
It seems to me that cutting sheetrock with a circular saw is a bad idea. Ruins the blade, dust burns up motor...not to mention the billowing clouds of gypsum dust.…
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6″ Oval Duct
Any problem using 6" oval to replace 6" round heat duct?
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Alaska HRV
I would like to install an HRV integrated into a forced air system. Here in Alaska I wouldn't want to blow the "cold" air back in even after heat exchange.…
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Cold Weather Sealant
I am replacing 13 windows in my house with vinyl triple pane. Windows were delayed from the manufacturer so temps are currently in the teens. (Alaska) Anybody have experience with…
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Frame a Bay
In the attached picture you can see what needs to be done. This bay/bumpout was unsupported and was sagging. The bottom half has been demo'd and I need to frame…
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Furnace Combustion Air
It has been suggested that combustion air drawn from the attic space can be a problem. Although this space has ridge vents and gable vents warm air from the house…