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Framing for a new Room - what hardware to use?

Should I use penny nails or screws for framing the lumber? I am adamant that screws are a stronger, more robust way to f...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cebukid70
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by cebukid70

Well, The Roofing Materials Arrived Today

Included were three pieces of plywood sheathing to possibly replace three "soft" spots of the existing sheathing. Two o...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Windswept
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Windswept

Dry mix concrete question.

I've used the ready mixed in a bag and mix my own by adding cement to the con mix. I usually get a better finish wi...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by noreplay
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by noreplay

Outlet Color

Does the color Red signify anything special in a 20 amp 120 V duplex outlet. Our local Habitat for Humanity Store has a...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Old_Boat
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by Old_Boat

Wheelbarrow Question

Does anyone know how many wheelbarrow of dirt makes one yard?
23 comments posted 18yrs
posted by yard dude not
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by yard dude not

glue advice

Bought this 4 inch high "peel and stick" type vinyl baseboard stuff (bought a 100' roll) and it held great for abou...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by unknown
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by unknown

Tree Sap Removal

Any suggestions on a solvent that would remove tree sap from a car without damaging the paint? I've only tried alco...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by FrankB
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by FrankB

water softeners

i would like to purchase a water softener and after a bit of research i see that there are lots of choices. should i ha...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by changbah
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by changbah