Discussion Forum
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Cutting Crown Molding
I will be installing some crown molding for the first time and need a little explanation of technique. I've read that when cutting the molding with a chop saw it is…
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Replac Basement Windows in a Stone Fo
Hi - I need some advice on replacing the old rotting wooden basement windows in my old stone foundation. I live in New England and I'm getting to much of…
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Repointing a stone foundation
I found the following infor online and would like to double check it with the experts here at Breaktime. "When repointing the exterior face of an old-house foundation, mortar needs…
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Concrete to Stone Foundation Connection
My wife and I are planning to expand our 100+ year old Victorian style house by bumping out the back of the house to add a 14ft x 18ft addition. …
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Fixing Cracks in Porch Posts
Hi - New to Breaktime. I need some expertise on how to repair cracks in the posts on my porch. The house is a 100+ year old Victorian and some…
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Mortar Type for Old Stone Foundation
Hi - I'm new to the forum and need some advice on how to repoint the stone foundation on my approximately 100 year old Victorian style house. I'm talking about repointing from…