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01-27-18, 01:36 PM
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Great! Makes sense. Thanks.

Great! Makes sense. Thanks.
01-27-18, 12:48 PM
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Closing up an interior opening

I'd like to close up an interior opening (no glass) in the wall between a second floor bedroom and the living room (vaulted ceilings). It was put in when the condo was constructed, but its just...
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Don't know to all questions. The subfloor is a...

Don't know to all questions. The subfloor is a concrete slab, so its definitely not nailed down. So, either floated or glued.
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Small repair on engineered hardward floor

A small strip of the top veneer layer of an engineered hardwood floor (maple, I believe) in the kitchen has come off (see picture). Looking for ideas on how to repair. There are no leftover boards...
05-20-17, 02:29 PM
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Posted By jvstevens

Thanks for quick response, and great tips! I...

Thanks for quick response, and great tips! I will definitely keep that in mind, if I decide to go that route. Seem like I could also drill a small inspection hole in the top track to see if I have...
05-20-17, 02:12 PM
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Can't remove sliding glass door from track. Saggy header?

I'm trying to remove a 4' wide sliding glass door from its frame, but it appears that the header has slightly sagged since the unit was put in 20+ years ago, as any part of the door that is at...
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Thanks guys. Currently its slightly less than...

Thanks guys. Currently its slightly less than 30" from the bottom of the cabinet to the stove top, but once I trim and reinstall the cabinet, it will be over 30", so we're good there.

The cabinet...
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Trimming a cabinet above an OTR microwave

I need to replace an over-the-range (OTR) microwave that is old and broken. Currently, there is only about 12.5" of clearance between the bottom of the MW and range top, which is really not enough....
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Wireless dimming solution for dining room light setup??

I currently have a dining room light setup that consists of a hanging pendant lamp centered over the table and a 4" can light (which use a PAR30 bulb) above each end of the table (each one is about...
09-17-16, 10:14 AM
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I just had a thought that I could take a standard...

I just had a thought that I could take a standard threshold (see picture) and cut it lengthwise right at the right edge of the well of the vinyl seal (leaving just the "exterior" portion), and then...
09-17-16, 09:29 AM
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chandler: But wouldn't I have an ugly void...

chandler: But wouldn't I have an ugly void between the metal tile edging and carpet (where the sloppy grout was)?

Xsleeper: Thanks. I'll check them out.
09-16-16, 07:13 PM
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Problem gap at top of door

Is there a cheap trick to fixing a non-uniform gap at the top of an entry door (see picture)? The gap at the hinge side is pretty normal, then widens drastically as you go towards the door knob...
09-16-16, 07:01 PM
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What's a good threshold for this door?

What's a good type of threshold to use for a condo entry door, where the entry door is accessed via a common area hallway (much like, say a hotel room)? I've enclosed a picture of the current...
08-23-16, 11:25 AM
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Garage is too Hot!!

I have a similar situation to the thread below called, "Converted garage is too hot!". Except its not a conversion, just a plain old two car garage with no ceiling (just like in the pictures). The...
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Bath Sink Drain "Burps" Occasionally

My bath sink vanity generally drains pretty fast (say 4 our of 5 times), but occasionally water will accumulate in the sink, followed by a few big "burps" of bubbles. So, I took apart the trap (PVC...
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Posted By jvstevens

OK, thanks for all the info. That article from...

OK, thanks for all the info. That article from the Deck Builder Magazine is very helpful. I have downloaded it and will keep it for future reference.

I'm going to skip the cable rails, at...
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I agree about attaching the posts to the sides...

I agree about attaching the posts to the sides rather than top, and also making a small return on the open end. I will do it that way. One problem is, though, that the deck joists (including rim)...
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Been browsing the web for ideas, so I sorta keep...

Been browsing the web for ideas, so I sorta keep changing my ideas on what the rail could look like. I like the one in this picture below, and the deck size and shape is very similar to my situation...
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My initial thought is to have a 4x4 post at each...

My initial thought is to have a 4x4 post at each corner and in the middle of each side. Install a handrail bracket on each post. Haven't quite worked out the details of the 4x4 post mounting yet.
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Adding a handrail to a small deck

A few years ago, I built a small square 8'x8' deck at my parents' place in a shady spot under the trees, so they could relax outside during the day when the weather is hot (they have a large,...
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Posted By jvstevens

Great, thanks! Looking forward to more input!

Great, thanks! Looking forward to more input!
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Views: 1,247
Posted By jvstevens

Replacing T12 fluorescent bulbs with LED replacements

I have a house that was built in the early 60's and it has a lot of T12 fluorescent fixtures. Its a mix of 3' and 4' long bulbs. Its always been a big pain to keep replacing bulbs all the time...
10-14-15, 05:30 PM
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Posted By jvstevens

Is there a particular reason why its a bad idea?

Is there a particular reason why its a bad idea?
10-14-15, 01:59 PM
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Reusing a fence post with rot at base

I need to repair a split rail fence. It is a fairly long fence and is in pretty good, solid shape overall except for one post that has rotted at the base were it contacts the concrete footing. The...
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Posted By jvstevens

I downloaded the awc.org document. That is great...

I downloaded the awc.org document. That is great resource. Thanks for posting. Looks like it would be a good idea to add a diagonal brace on the right side post per Figure 10.

Funny that they...
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