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Concrete plan for shower base
I need to pour a concrete base for a shower that will have a tiled floor. The subfloor is 3/4" OSB and the floor will be tiled. Can you give…
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Spring Bronze Weatherstripping
I have purchased some spring-bronze weatherstripping. It is manufactured by Dorbin Metal Strip Company. This stuff has apparently been around forever but there are no written instructions for installing it.…
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Entertainment center design
I am beginning to design a built-in entertainment center/book shelves in my house. The house is craftsman-style with a lot of custom maple and cherry woodwork. The built in will fit into…
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Need reference on fireplace troubleshoot
A friend of mine fired up his outdoor fireplace (on his screened porch) and found that the smoke didn't go the way it was supposed to go. It intermittantly washed…
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Sandbox Lid
I know this is off the beaten path a bit but I created a little dilema for myself and you folks always come through for me. I am far enough…
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Ceramic tile over vinyl on concrete
I got a look at a potential tile job today. There is a cement slab with vinyl sheet goods glued to it. The vinyl had carpet over it which we removed. …
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Remove linoleum/install tile on concrete
I have the opportunity to do lay ceramic tile as part of renovations to a car dealer’s showroom. The floor is a cement slab which was most recently covered…
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Tile over Linoleum Remnants on Cement
I have the opportunity to do lay ceramic tile as part of renovations to a car dealer’s showroom. The floor is a cement slab which was most recently covered with…
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Proper spacing for rebar
I am going to be pouring 13'x13' concrete pads for my driveway. There will be 8" between each of the 5 pads to accomodate a row of brick pavers. The…
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Hardiboard vs. cement board
I know that this is old hat for this forum but I couldn't find a previous discussion. What are the pros and cons of cement board (specifically Durock) and Hardiboard? Are…