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07-05-17, 01:57 PM
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Nailing Cedar Clapboard

I'm throwing up some new cedar clapboard on a section of my house and have read to nail it different ways. I like the idea of hiding the nails underneath the overhang but it doesn't support the...
04-13-17, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By TheManor

I have a plumber doing it but he said he'd...

I have a plumber doing it but he said he'd recommend a reducer to avoid sudden bursts going into the equipment and possibly ruining them. I was just wondering if they are truly necessary in order to...
04-10-17, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By TheManor

Dropping 2" Gas line to usable size

I was wondering what kind of regulator I would need to take my 2 inch gas line coming into my house and drop it down safetly to 1 inch / 3/4" size?
03-29-17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By TheManor

The span of the joists in that room are 7 ft 9...

The span of the joists in that room are 7 ft 9 inches and the width ranges between 12 and 13 inches (old house). I'll upload a picture once I can get on the computer.
03-29-17, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By TheManor

Framing theatrical ceiling

I'm renovating the ceilings in my basement and the floor above is a theatrical floor causing a heavy slant in my basement ceiling. The room I'm currently in has a 7 inch rise. Whats the best and...
03-14-17, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,332
Posted By TheManor

It would be true divided glass. I may just pay...

It would be true divided glass. I may just pay and have it done to avoid the headaches. The window frames I already have out but I'm sure it would take more headaches then need be to do it vs having...
03-14-17, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,332
Posted By TheManor

The only reason I want to redo the single pane is...

The only reason I want to redo the single pane is the house is from 1878 so I'm trying to keep the windows historically accurate. The woodworker can make them for 80 bucks at 8 feet but it seems like...
03-13-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,332
Posted By TheManor

I only found one person who sells true muntins...

I only found one person who sells true muntins online so far. The local window person wants over 200 dollars to add muntins to each window pane.
03-13-17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,332
Posted By TheManor

Window muntins

Is there anywhere I can buy window muntins so I can change the glass layout in a few windows?
01-29-17, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 916
Posted By TheManor

Wrapping support poles

Is there anything I could wrap my 10 foot support poles in my basement to look like the 1800s columns? Right now they are just large metal 10 foot tall posts.
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Views: 1,444
Posted By TheManor

What kind of wood is this?

Starting sanding down the hardwood I found underneath the floor in my rear parlor. Any idea what this wood type is...maybe oak? In my 1878 house. I can do a lot of things but identifying wood is not...
11-27-16, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 839
Posted By TheManor

Removing old wiring

When doing a full renovation down to stud, after you kill the circuits and have new wiring run do you generally rip the old wiring out or make sure its safely disconnected and leave it. Maybe it's my...
11-27-16, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 905
Posted By TheManor

Double Checking Duct Sizing

I ran the numbers for my room size and wanted to double check my figures. I have 4 rooms with the following sizes:

16x11x9-1 exterior wall, 1 wood frame, single pane window
15x21x9-all interior...
10-30-16, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,210
Posted By TheManor

I'm thinking cottony maple scale maybe?

I'm thinking cottony maple scale maybe?
10-30-16, 11:33 AM
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Views: 1,210
Posted By TheManor

Whats this on my new tree?

Just bought and planted this sugar maple tree and noticed this on different parts of it. My question is what is it and if its bad how do I get rid of it?72604
08-06-16, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,504
Posted By TheManor

What is this plant?

Does anyone know what this plant is? I was going around cutting down weeds and this appeared on the west side of my house which was a wild flower 69299prairie before the house was built.
06-21-16, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By TheManor

I picked up a Deft brand that seemed to get some...

I picked up a Deft brand that seemed to get some high reviews. I was thinking three coats as its a south facing door on the west side of the house and has a Victorian screen wooden slammer covering...
06-17-16, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By TheManor

Best poly for exterior door

I am finishing up restoring a queen anne exterior door. I was going to use helmsman spar urethane to seal it but I have been reading it dries yellow sometimes as well as can scratch easily. Is there...
05-16-16, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By TheManor

Isn't Travertine pretty similar to marble except...

Isn't Travertine pretty similar to marble except stronger?
05-15-16, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By TheManor

It would be on a ground level entryway with...

It would be on a ground level entryway with concrete.
05-15-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By TheManor

Installing marble in northern Iowa

I was considering putting down some marble flooring in my house, however I live in Northern Iowa so I'm wondering if it gets to cold in that part of the house if the marble will get destroyed or if...
05-04-16, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,384
Posted By TheManor

New Japanese cherry tree

I planted a 4 foot tall Japanese cherry tree at the beginning of the season and it is growing very fast. I was wondering if cutting off the branches growing out of the trunk is allowable since it is...
05-03-16, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By TheManor

I was just going to say see if theirs build up....

I was just going to say see if theirs build up. Glad to see you got it working.
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By TheManor

Ya that was added in 1910 I believe. We are next...

Ya that was added in 1910 I believe. We are next to a railway so I'm sure it's probably a good quality as a lot of money was thrown into the building during its early life. After I sand it down and...
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By TheManor

Its flooring in a back room in the basement of my...

Its flooring in a back room in the basement of my house. Was considering turning that entire room into a wine cellar.
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