Home Renovation
Will a light colored, floating wood floor work well with...
Updated on August 9th, 2015
On June 12, 2012, Shae from Sterling, Virginia wondered if a light colored, floating wood floor would work well with...Continue Reading
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ASK STEVE: Beginner help with building a garden shed
Updated on August 9th, 2015
I'm looking to build a garden shed, but don't know which way to proceed I can be handy if I put my mind to it, but it...Continue Reading
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What’s the best type of corner bead to use when dr...
Updated on August 9th, 2015
What's the best type of corner bead to use when drywalling I've hired a crew to install drywall and they're planning...Continue Reading
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What’s the best kind of glue for joining parts of ...
Updated on August 9th, 2015
What's the best kind of glue for joining parts of a wooden plant lattice I'm building it to support a trumpet vine...Continue Reading
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How should I build my deck for my new home?
Updated on August 9th, 2015
I'm having a new house built and need to know about adding a deck to it Can I build the deck right away What type of...Continue Reading
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Can I use regular insulation batts to replace the paper-...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Can I use regular insulation batts to replace the paper-backed batts used between the ends of the floor joists where...Continue Reading
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What’s the maximum length of insulated duct I can inst...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
What’s the maximum length of insulated duct I can install with my new heat recovery ventilator (HRV) Is 18 feet too...Continue Reading
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Where’s the best place to locate a furnace?
Updated on August 9th, 2015
Where's the best place to locate a furnace My wife and I are designing a new home, and our plans require two furnaces...Continue Reading
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Does vermiculite pose a health risk?
Updated on August 9th, 2015
A few years ago I moved into an older home and discovered the attic is insulated with vermiculite I've heard this...Continue Reading
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How can I insulate the double-brick walls of my 100-year...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
How can I insulate the double-brick walls of my 100-year-old home One contractor says he can drill holes in the...Continue Reading