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board and bat siding?

wanting to apply rough timber board and bat siding to a new construction, but my "thinking like water" mentality makes...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by avasava
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by avasava

Table saw recommendations please

I don't need cabinet makers grade. I just want one that is a 10" and has a fence that doesn't have to be dicked...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ichasetrains
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by ichasetrains

power washing house question(s)

ok, i've got a house with both vinyl siding and brick (real bricks) exterior. a apparently reputable (in business o...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hannibal
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by hannibal

Paint - ?enamel over latex?

Hi, all, Is it bad to paint over gloss latex paint with enamel? THe latex gloss used on teh trim and doors in the house...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by me

Flickering lights on one circuit

In my study, my lamps will flicker every few minutes or so. I assume that I have some defect in the wiring on this circ...
34 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
34 comments posted 18yrs posted by jnipperxxx

wall construction-

can i get some input on what layers to use on a new (eco-ish) construction in cold canada? i am thinking of (from outsi...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by avasava
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by avasava

DIY Jackhammers

A friend needs about 60 feet of a city sidewalk removed. I suggested he rent a jackhammer and I'd help. We're b...
50 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jaygreg90
50 comments posted 18yrs posted by jaygreg90

strong concrete block walls

Hello, I will build a concrete block wall 4 blocks high for a garage. Three of the courses will be below grade. I want...
28 comments posted 18yrs
posted by semenick
28 comments posted 18yrs posted by semenick

Old ceiling tile

Does anyone know the proper name for the old perforated beaverboard type ceiling tile? I have only seen it in 12x12 patt...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by geo.nova
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by geo.nova

Concrete drive saga LAST POST

At the risk of getting an admonition from my friend the moderator, I just wanted to say just last evening I had a visit...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mrshade
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by mrshade

Aggregate Weight Comparison

A friend is having new foot drains installed around his house. The contractor is using a dark stone (round rock) aggreg...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jaygreg90
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by jaygreg90

P2R phillips bit -- what is it?

Found these among my 1/4-inch driver bits. Tried to use them for #2 phillips screws and snapped off a couple. What are t...
32 comments posted 18yrs
posted by not
32 comments posted 18yrs posted by not

Skirt on the house

Have been putting this off for 2 years now. Getting a bit expensive due to heating and AC bills. The house has no skirt...
20 comments posted 18yrs
posted by NONE
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by NONE