Discussion Forum
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Question for painters about oil paint
I am using an oil based paint for exterior and interior trim. I have always used latex paints but the oil, in my opinion looks better. I don't make a living…
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Sloping Floors: Please Educate Me
I have a 50 year old house with a several visually sloping floors. I have been told that adjustments to raise the floor joists must be made in gradual increments.…
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Most durable and reliable angle grinder?
For brick work (grinding out old morter and cutting stone and brick), what is the most durable and reliable angle grinder for under $100. I don't need it every day but…
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Milwaukee 18 volt battery help
One of my Milwaukee 18 volt Ni-Cad batteries just stopped working. The battery worked fine one moment and nothing thereafter. I can't get it to take a charge. The terminals on…
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Moisture inside newly glazed windows?
I have just reglazed a few windows due to cracking glaze a few broken windows. When outdoor temperatures are in the 30's and 40's there is moisture around the perimeter…
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Which Paint for Exterior Windows?
I'm trying to decide between oil or latex paint for exterior windows. What would give a better looking, more durable and easier cleaning finish? Will I need to match primer…
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Need a Sandblaster for light work
I am making an attempt to remove fairly large amount of old paint from rough textured brick. The brick is not completely painted; just a large amount of paint from…
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New Bosch 36V Li-Ion Cordless
Does anyone know when the new Bosch 36V Li-Ion cordless drill and circular saw are expected to be released?
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Good 18-24 Volt tool system?
Between either the Dewalt or Bosch 18-24 volt cordless tools (circular saw, drill, and reciprocating saw), what seems to hold up better under heavy use. What system has the best run…
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Pro advice needed for Window Restoration
I am about to begin restoring some 50 year old wood windows in need of a reglaze. Caulk in large amounts has also been used around the glass where glaze should…