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Kitchen drywall & floor repair

This is the first time I ever did anything like this, so please feel = free to sling all the comments and suggestions....
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SammyBinSnoozin
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by SammyBinSnoozin

Concrete Driveway Sealing

I'm in Central NY with a new concrete driveway... looking for affordable advice on sealing the concrete driveway, m...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by syzygyusN0SPAM
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by syzygyusN0SPAM

joist question

this may sound very trivial, but would a 2x10 floor joist be damaged in any way by staples ? i want to run a cable tv l...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by LostInSpace
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by LostInSpace

non- shrinking grout

I am doing a small study for shrinkage reduction in Grout(mortars). A grout is used (for example) as a 'concrete&#3...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anonymous
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by anonymous

Hip Roof Question

My upstairs bedroom has a deck that we do not use because of the elements and the bugs. I would like to make this space...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by formlessreflections
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by formlessreflections

Strengthen Wall With Single Top Plate

Brief description: Two story house. Upstairs bedroom has a deck (9*9). Below that is the (bigger) first story deck. I w...
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by formlessreflections
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by formlessreflections

Roof-to-wall flashing finish

Hello, Where an asphalt shingle roof meets a sidewall in a level line, it is standard to use a length of flashing with...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by whitney
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by whitney

Plumbing Question: Shower Escutcheon Removal

A friend asked me to take a look at their shower valve. He said it's sticking and hard to operate. He was right. Th...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by scott
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by scott

Attaching deck ledger to concrete foundation wall

I am building a PT deck attached to my house and have a question about attaching the deck ledger board. Most everything...
26 comments posted 19yrs
posted by beerguzzler50
26 comments posted 19yrs posted by beerguzzler50

Attic use

I posted a sketch at alt.binaries.crafts.pictures - same subject. This = is the kind of roof support construction in th...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SammyBinSnoozin
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by SammyBinSnoozin

Dog Kennel Slab

A client wants a 12 and 22 dog kennel erected on a slab. The kennel panels sit flat and come in various lengths and hav...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jloomis
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by jloomis

Tyvek on Masonry Interior?

I have an above-ground masonry (cinder block with a course of bricks over it) wall that is covered by paneling. I am go...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jc_va
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by jc_va

USA EPDM roofing sources?

I'm looking to purchase EPDM membrane for a DIY job, preferably self- adhesive. I see lots of companies in the UK s...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by not_a_real_address
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by not_a_real_address