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Underlayment advice for oak flooring strips

Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to use either 1/4-inch lauan or hardboard as underlayment for 3/4-inch oak...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mj2736
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by mj2736

deck around pool

Hello, I am about to install an above the ground pool, the pool will be sunk 20inches deep, 32 inches above the ground...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by njflyer
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by njflyer

Matching drywall thickness to adjacent plaster

I've got an area of my kitchen where I'll be removing plaster walls in order to insulate, add wires, ductwork,...
24 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dishborealis
24 comments posted 19yrs posted by dishborealis

Floor on joists sinking

I am building a new house and my building inspector warned me that the floor joists can shrink with time and the floor...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by peternoon
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by peternoon

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0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jiniel
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by jiniel

Need to remove my existing driveway

I'm planing to do remove my existing driveway this summer and build new garage on the other side of the house. Does...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pkafara
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by pkafara

Weatherboards on a Besser wall

What is the best way to attach weatherboards to a Besser block concrete wall ? Thanks
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mchenry
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by mchenry

Non-standard bend in schedule 40 DWV?

Good evening. I am connecting 3" schedule 40 DWV pipe to an existing tile line, and I really need a fifteen degree bend...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anon40629
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by anon40629

shared plumbing trench

I have a detached garage that serves as my woodworking shop. My latest project involves installing thermal solar collec...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by eyancey
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by eyancey

creating new basis of foundation

Generally I have many issues to fix this house. It is located in Central Pa I moved in to protect and defend and need t...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by the_pushed_pawn
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by the_pushed_pawn

concrete fireplace mantel

Hi, I am forming a concrete mantel above an existing fireplace. I will then cement on Sandstone to the concrete mantel...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by apanuccio
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by apanuccio

Connecting new 3" sched40 to clay line

Good evening. I need to connect a new 3" schedule 40 line to an existing 3" clay tile sewer line. Is there an easy way...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anon40629
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by anon40629

I need Masonite Sideing!!

I have a bad place in my house.. I need 12" smooth triple 4 ship lap . I need about 5 16' 20' pieces. Anybody kn...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rave
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by rave

Wall covering sequence?

IRC standards... What would you consider to be the proper sequence to apply the following on an exterior wall? Windows...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sherwin
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by sherwin