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best glue for the job?

I have to glue some composite quarter round molding to the base of a shower stall where it meets the laminate flooring....
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by hamsulu
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by hamsulu

Volume of dirt needed?

My wife and I are getting ready to build a 4-module Terra-Dome style underground house. It will be bermed on the north...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by les.stockton
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by les.stockton

Super J joists Question

What is the maxium span of a super J joist before needed a middle support?
42 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bdeditch
42 comments posted 19yrs posted by bdeditch

Kitchen counter/cabinet spacing?

What is the standard spacing between a kitchen counter top and the bottom or cabinets hung over the counter? Thanks Mike...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nevems2
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by nevems2

Water content for mortar

Hi everybody, I am trying to mix cement:lime:sand mortar in the lab for research purpose. However, I am not sure about...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by engr.hamid.mahmood
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by engr.hamid.mahmood

installation of pavers - would like advice

I am going to make an attempt to install pavers in my back yard. I want to make a fairly large patio - (the length of m...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jacobrich
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by jacobrich

compressor repair

my 25 gal compressor doesn't want to go above 85 psi. Maybe a faulty regulator or ? Does anyone know where I can get...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by semenick
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by semenick

Battries

I have a new Skil battery drill, new in that I have used it 4 times being retired, but old in having it for a couple ye...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pilcheg
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by pilcheg

Floor Decking Question

Preface: my wife and I are first time owner-builders early in the education/planning phase. I've been looking heavi...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cchen
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by cchen

Wanted Drilling Rig

I am interested in buying two drilling rigs from the driller not a broker. send pictures to snipped-for-privacy@karaxan...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by karaxan
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by karaxan

carport

Can anyone give me a link as how 2 construct a simple carport? nothing fancy, just a corrugated roof, and 3x2 supports....
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kristian.dawson
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by kristian.dawson

Granite Cutout

What tool is used to make a sink cutout in 2cm granite ? I have been told to use a contour blade but I just don't ge...
48 comments posted 19yrs
posted by crhras
48 comments posted 19yrs posted by crhras

Manual J Help Needed

I recently put a two story addition on my house and the city is requiring me to fill out a Manual J worksheet. I hired...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jmsajan
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jmsajan