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Spinsaw opinion

I'm considering buying a spinsaw to cut circles in 3/4" mdf. Can anyone tell me from experience if a good spinsaw wi...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sdoggnuts
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by sdoggnuts

Coal Bin Door Question

Hello, How do you build a door for your basement, coal bin to shovel out the coal for the stove hopper? If you build a...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by paminifarm3
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by paminifarm3

Save Liverpool Docks

New web site dedicated to saving these unique waterways: http://www.saveliverpooldocks.co.uk More to come on the web sit...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NOSPAM
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by NOSPAM

Wall Height

Hello, Is wall framing 8' total height, or 8' 3" from top of top plate to bottom of bottom plate? Thanks.
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jim.foltz
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by jim.foltz

Spray Foam Question

If I use spray foam inside my garage do I have to install a vapour barrier over it like ordinary insulation ? I'm i...
30 comments posted 19yrs
posted by derek234
30 comments posted 19yrs posted by derek234

drywall & clogged drain

We had our house remodeled 18 months ago. The drywallers may have used the utility sink for more than just water. The s...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by h90943
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by h90943

Pre-painted Hardiplank Siding

Has anyone seen any long term results from factory finished Hardipalnk siding? It looks great on the samples and James...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jkantczak
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by jkantczak

Steel vs Wood Stud for Garage

Hi; I am interested in opinions for Steel Framing vs wood framing for building my workshop. I read that it is mainly fo...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by curranpg
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by curranpg

Garage Slab

I currently live overseas and will be returning to Va in January. I want to build a detached garage in my backyard to u...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by curranpg
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by curranpg

Hardieplank siding installation

Is it a good idea to install furring strips under the siding for better ventilation ? I had some conflicting opinions o...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Largo703
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by Largo703

Spray Insulation

Hello, Is there a new, spray insulation for the attic? I saw an open ceiling in a Florida restaurant that had been spra...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by paminifarm3
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by paminifarm3

Cabinet for Dishwasher

=EF=BB=BFHello, Are kitchen cabinets sold for dishwashers? If not how do you build a cabinet (with counter top) for a d...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by paminifarm3
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by paminifarm3