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Interior Painting-Primer

Just about to start painting new house interior and wondering if I need to cut-in primer tight to corners (ie: with bru...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by geo.nova
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by geo.nova

Painting Question

Hello: Have put up new Cedar clapboard siding, which came pre-primed with an oil primer. How good the primer is, is any...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rgsros
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by rgsros

Case 850D Dozer Backhoe

eBay: http://301url.com/Case_850D
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posted by Use-Author-Supplied-Address-He
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Use-Author-Supplied-Address-He

Recycled Asphalt

Live in Jennings, FL, North of Lake City on I-75, need to know where I can get recycled asphalt to pave about 1200ft of...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by u36282
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by u36282

Matching existing roof

I am adding an attached garage to my house and will be tying into the existing roof. I think I have the framing figured...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spebby_92
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by spebby_92

Hanging a sign

The boss wants a sign hung above the front door. He had a sign made at a sign shop -- 3 ft. x 6 ft. -- made from 3/8 in...
50 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SparkyGuy
50 comments posted 19yrs posted by SparkyGuy

windows

Wondering which type of windows for down in texas, vinyl or aluminum framed windows, which one ya'll think works bet...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by craig_6444
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by craig_6444

pocket door getting scratched

Hi all, My contractor recently installed a pocket door for my bathroom, but I noticed the door is getting scratched whe...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by fabasi
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by fabasi

Cost of roofing comparison

Hi, my house needs to be re-roofed. I've called two local roofing companies for a quote and Sears and Home Depot. B...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by acolic
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by acolic

Finish Nailers

Hey ya'll, of all the finish nailers out there, who's is the best, I have looked at Bostich, and love the feel,...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by craig_6444
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by craig_6444

Need Contractors Insurance in Washington State

Hello, I am having trouble getting Liab. Insurace coverage. They've been saying no because I do Foundation repairs...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tonyg618
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by tonyg618

Day 37 and Counting

Hey Gang: It is Day 37 in the hospital and counting. Just got myself hooked up to the internet, e-mail, etc. via wi-fi...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bob
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

powervent exhaust and gas supply location

Hi folks- I'm installing a power-vent water heater, and am considering ways to route the venting. The easiest and m...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nope
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by nope

Design Competition

CALIFIA Sketchbook Design Competition If a truly biophilic society created a city, what would this city look like? Woul...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ALLYL510
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by ALLYL510