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How can I treat two new cedar decks I’ll be buildi...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can I treat two new cedar decks I'll be building at our restaurant I need something that looks good and requires...Continue Reading
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Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the pati...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the patio slabs around the perimeter of our leaky basement The slabs...Continue Reading
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How can I keep rain from dripping through a second-floor...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How can I keep rain from dripping through a second-floor deck I want to use the area underneath the deck for...Continue Reading
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What should I use to strip paint off one outside wall of...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
What should I use to strip paint off one outside wall of my house The last time I stripped before painting I used a...Continue Reading
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We bought a new home and have a problem with the cold ce...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
We bought a new home and have a problem with the cold cellarHelp! The roof is corrugated steel, on top of which has...Continue Reading
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What kind of furnace should I have installed?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Our insurance company tells us that our 25 year-old oil tank needs to be replaced or they won't extend coverage Is it...Continue Reading
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MITRE SAW OR TABLESAW Q&A: Which Should I Buy First?
Updated on December 26th, 2020
Q: What tool should I buy first, a mitre saw or a table saw I'll be using the tool mainly for home repairs, with an...Continue Reading
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Poor results from staining have me steaming, how can I f...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
I have an outdoor oak bench and cedar chairs that I assembled and finished last year with a clear water repellent,...Continue Reading
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Can you help recommend an insulation upgrade for my 150-...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
I'm planning to restore an 1860's board-and-batten home, and need some advice about insulation Right now there's none...Continue Reading
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Can we install drywall over plaster and lathe?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
We're fixing an older home with plaster walls and want to apply drywall over top Can we do this I've heard that you...Continue Reading