Discussion Forum
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away for a while… where’s the “search”
Hey all, I've been away from the FHB forums for a while, and I'm having trouble finding the "search" bar. What am I missing? Thanks.
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caulking detail for hardiplank siding?
We're about to put up the siding on a 100 year old house resto. The hardiplank will be nailed over builder's felt to the original clapboards with a 6" overlap.…
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lubrication/tuneup for cordless tools
My 18v dewalt circular saw has been going strong for an amazingly long time, but today it occurred to me that the motor sounds like Godzilla passing a kidney stone.…
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lasting miter joints exterior redwood?
Hey, I'm building a deck and the design calls for mitered joints on some of the corners. We've got some good looking redwood 2x8's to be installed on edge, wrapping…
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drywall screwup- get this…
A friend of mine is a professional bass musician. He recently moved into a new loft and wanted my help locating studs to install hangars for his collection of 15…
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ornamental concrete repair
Hey all, I have a concrete ornamental wall cap that's missing a football sized chunk. I'm hoping to cast the repair in place, then shape it somewhat with woodworking tools…
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DeWalt be faulty…
I was just about to toss yet another Dewalt 18v battery charger in the garbage, because every time I put in a battery it would blink .. .. .. ..…
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leaded glass question
Hi all, I'm trying to help a loyal client with her leaded glass window, which is leaking water and needs puttying. It's a large, fixed window (about 8' x 4')…
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a new one on me – stairbuilding
Hey all, I'm helping a friend finish work on his house which was just raised a couple of feet. The new enclosed wooden front stairs have standard treads and risers…
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need ####deck sealer recommendation
Hey everyone, it's been a while since I've cleaned or treated a redwood deck, and now I find myself getting ready to help a friend do both. I seem to…