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Thanks for the input. I'm going to check into...

Thanks for the input. I'm going to check into that product.
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2-part concrete help

Hello all you extremely helpful folks. First- I need to address vertical gaps in a foundation between the main house and an obviously-poured later/separately entryway foundation. I'm assuming this...
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Screened Porch/deck help

I have to do some buttoning up on a screened porch, but along the bottom of each screened section there is a 3/4 to 1 inch gap (I'm assuming for drainage purposes) which is stuffed with a brittle...
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Coping Crown!!!

Anyone in here ever purchase/use and "EasyCoper"? I have a large crown project pending and am not exactly a pro at this...yet. I understand the basics of coping crown, and have been experimenting...
04-17-08, 07:01 PM
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Is it possible that this is merely a...

Is it possible that this is merely a poorly/overly-mudded seam? I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who learned from (in)experience about applying too much and/or not sanding enough???
04-17-08, 06:53 PM
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In doing some research I did find information...

In doing some research I did find information about x-ray rooms, etc. in hospitals and such. The ceiling in question is in a hairdresser's, with residential units overhead. I don't know what was in...
04-17-08, 03:10 AM
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Lead Sheeting

As an update to a previous thread about metal between drywall layers; I did some research and found that lead is used for soundproofing, among other things. I had never seen this before in my work,...
04-14-08, 05:01 AM
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This building is quite old, and has been...

This building is quite old, and has been renovated many times over, however, the metal I speak of is sandwiched between the layer of drywall that you see and an underneath layer that is nailed and...
04-13-08, 12:24 PM
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metal under ceiling sheetrock

I had to do a small ceiling repair and found, after cutting out dry, water-damaged sheetrock a layer of what looks and feels like lead over another layer of old sheetrock. Has anyone heard of such a...
03-25-08, 05:43 PM
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Thanks. I'll check into that. I guess the main...

Thanks. I'll check into that. I guess the main concern is that the siding desperately needs a lot of scraping, and I don't know if I need to be concerned with the chips, dust, etc. blowing around,...
03-25-08, 03:59 PM
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HELP!! Asbestos questions

Anyone with input on the topic of scraping/priming/painting badly peeling asbestos siding? This home is in Western MA. Any suggestions for the proper way- scraping/powerwashing/etc???
03-11-08, 05:52 PM
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It's worth at least thinking about. This...

It's worth at least thinking about. This flooring is very old, and very dark (yellow-brownish), and the scratches show up lighter than the rest of the floor, allowing what was a mustard-yellow to...
03-11-08, 02:29 AM
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scratches in linoleum

I moved several heavy items in a kitchen with old, dark linoleum and ended up putting scratches in the finish. The scratches appear only to be in the layers of dark wax on the flooring, not the...
03-09-08, 11:46 AM
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Thank you for the replies! I didn't think it was...

Thank you for the replies! I didn't think it was a requirement.
03-09-08, 10:20 AM
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Kitchen receptacle code

This one is for the New England area (MA)- Is it a code requirement to have a 6-outlet power strip on the underside of a center kitchen island? A customer wants theirs removed and replaced with a...
03-09-08, 10:17 AM
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fluorescent ballasts

I recently had to check a bunch of fluorescent fixtures that had burned out bulbs and found that many of the ballasts seem to be the problem. I know the basics of how ballasts work, but my main...
01-21-08, 03:47 AM
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I figured a total re-do was going to be the way...

I figured a total re-do was going to be the way to go. Unfortunately, the homeowner is a kind little old woman who wants it fixed, but is concerned about costs. Would a shower surround be less...
01-18-08, 02:39 AM
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Pink 50's Tile!

Any ideas on the best way to deal with 50's pink plastic tiles falling off in a shower? As far as I'm concerned, it should come down and be replaced with real tile, but does anyone have a suggestion...
01-16-08, 02:49 AM
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Thanks gunguy45 and lowespro. I did one...

Thanks gunguy45 and lowespro. I did one yesterday and it went well, overall. The biggest problem I ran into is the fact that the door (jamb, casing, the whole front wall of the house, in fact!!)...
01-14-08, 02:45 AM
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storm doors

I'm going to be installing 2 storm doors this week, and have a basic knowledge of the process. Any pointers from anyone who may know some tips/tricks?? Thanks, all.
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Thanks again!! That's what I thought.

Thanks again!! That's what I thought.
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Thanks for the input, marksr. I believe the...

Thanks for the input, marksr. I believe the wainscoating is all natural wood with only the water-based poly over it, which is peeling heavily in the previously-mentioned areas. It is an old sink,...
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puttying dark-stained wood trim

Does anyone have any tips on filling nail holes, chips, etc. in old window trim that has been knicked with gouges, nail holes, etc.? Any suggestions on which of the many available wood fillers and...
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water-based poly wainscoating

Picture water-based polyurethane-coated wainscoating in a bathroom. Homeowner says she has to keep doing it because over the sink, where towels hang, etc.(basically everywhere water contact is an...
11-14-07, 06:17 PM
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Posted By maintboy

Much helpful information, for which I am very...

Much helpful information, for which I am very appreciative. As soon as the homeowner returns my calls (grrr...) I'll go over this with her. Thanks all.
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