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Hardibacker for kitchen tile backsplash?

Hello, I typically see kitchen tile backsplashes attached to drywall with mastic. Is there any reason not to use Hardib...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by whitney
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by whitney

Question about Water heater install

Folks, May be an easy question for the pros.. I am installing a water heater which has 3/4 lines connected to it (inlet...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by djadav2004
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by djadav2004

Arma Foil: Critique?

http://www.energyefficientsolutions.com/ Anyone using this product for radiant or other apps? Pros/Cons?
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bogus
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by bogus

Cement grout coloring?

I had many of the bluestones in my patio reset and re-grouted by a mason. Now the new dry grout (made with portland cem...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by w_cohen
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by w_cohen

Removing black algae stains from roof shingles

When a roof has copper or galvanized items (vent pipes, exhaust fans, etc.) protruding from it, shingles below these it...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by raykosXXX
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by raykosXXX

Installing surface mount dryer outlet question

I have to install a dryer outlet in a garage where it has unfinished sheetrock. I purchased a surface mount outlet simi...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikepier
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikepier

Concrete backer board for tile

I would like to install ceramic tile over radiant floor tubing. Can I do this with acceptable results? 1. Install PEX o...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bogus
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by bogus

Looking for good radiant floor heat book

Any recommendations for a book which covers all aspects of hydronic radiant floor heat?
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bogus
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by bogus

A/C condensate drain

I need to get my A/C condensate drain/line fixed. (This is in an older home I just purchased.) The problem the home ins...
23 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sinister
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by sinister

Removing deep-set nails

I need to remove some deep-set nails. They're the type without large heads, and they look like they must have been...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sinister
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by sinister

Cost of HVAC system

The estimates I have for a new HVAC system are one-liners - just cost, no breakdowm of material and labor. First, there...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rdadams
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by rdadams

Dryer won't start

This is a Magic Chef Heavy Duty dryer. I was drying some clothes and then I opened the door to take something out. I sm...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bird_222
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by bird_222

granite anchors for cabinet top

Have small counter top of 3/4" granite. Want to attach from underneath but do not have set of granite "tools". Thinking...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by carruths
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by carruths

Building a Cistern

I decided to build a cistern so I can use the water from my sump pit on my grass. the sump does not produce enough GPM...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by askme
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by askme

mysterious water in the floor

I posted earlier, i still can't figure out how water is getting into my floorboards. The floorboards get wet at the...
36 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pbbl
36 comments posted 18yrs posted by pbbl