Discussion Forum
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LP SmartSide -what’s your current experience
I'm looking siding alternatives for a garage sided originally with T1-11. That turned out to just as temporary as I was afraid it would be. 15 years later, it's time…
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nailing cedar sidewall choices
I've got about 8 square of sidewall to shingle, using preprimed red cedar with ~7 inch exposure. for once, I'm thinking about using a nail gun. I don't do much…
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Drip edge and facia on gambrel
I read the active discussions on drip edge and have a question about gambrels. Putting a conventional shaped drip edge on the bottom of a gambrel will mean 2-3 inches…
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Painting T1-11 tips
If the weather ever breaks, I'll be hanging and painting a whole lot of T1-11 siding. I love how fast it goes up, hate how tough it is to get…
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garage sill on stem wall
I'm moving on into a project bigger than the remodeling, small projects i'm used to. Building the dream garage. (dreaming I'll be done on budget) Engineered plans for a 2…
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Hard wiring under cabinet lights
I'm installing hard wired flourescent under cabinet fixtures in a remodeled kitchen. The light locations already have NM cable hanging out of the back of the wall cabinets. My instinct is to…
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Just how slow is plastering
how long should it take to plaster a 300 sg ft room - walls and ceiling? (a kitchen remodel) We went with plaster, done by a pro, thinking it would…
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Kitchen ceiling lights placement
We've all seen badly placed recessed lights clearly illuminating the cabinet tops and casting shadows. I am putting mine even with the counter edge, based on some free advise. no…