| Question | Topic | Date | Comment |
 | leveling the ground for... | Exterior Home Improvement | May 16, 2008 09:39 AM | start from the low side of the yard and measure up 4" and level across 12" and make a mark...WHAT IS...AND LEVEL ACROSS 12"??? |
 | hanging pictures in a row | Interior Home Improvement | Mar 25, 2008 06:47 AM | the choice is accurate or inaccurate, not I haven't seen it. double balancer |
| 1/2 wall to cement floor | Construction | Mar 11, 2008 06:21 PM | tapcons are probably better than the Remington gun but boy is it fun to watch the guys when I fire it. |
| Changing grout | Interior Home Improvement | Mar 11, 2008 06:05 PM | sounds like a winner to me!! |
| Hardibacker Score and... | Interior Home Improvement | Mar 3, 2008 06:53 PM | yep, use it all the time. quicker and less dusty than sawing. |
| how to install chair... | Construction | Feb 25, 2008 02:46 PM | This has helped alot. Thank you |
| raised countertop height | Interior Home Improvement | Feb 18, 2008 06:00 AM | Didn't know that! Thanks. |
| Tiling a Jacuzzi Tub | Interior Home Improvement | Feb 10, 2008 05:41 PM | good description of how its put together. |
| who can answer my... | Interior Home Improvement | Feb 10, 2008 05:41 PM | Speedball, at the plumbing page, offers great - and accurate - advice for plumbing problems. |
| Trimming Doors | Interior Home Improvement | Feb 1, 2008 01:18 PM | good tip on the scrap of wood to prevent tear out. I forgot that. |
| hanging pictures in a row | Interior Home Improvement | Jan 29, 2008 08:48 PM | Balancer for Noo |
| 32 exterior door | Construction | Jan 29, 2008 04:43 PM | because i was thinkin the same thing! It's amazing what a few beers will do! |
 | hanging pictures in a row | Interior Home Improvement | Jan 28, 2008 08:01 PM | not in the Middle East we can't! haven't seen anything quite so sophisticated here! but thanks for info |
| can I plane laminate... | Interior Home Improvement | Jan 28, 2008 06:31 PM | The man is a guru. Ignore his words at your peril!!!1ONE! :D |
| how to install chair... | Construction | Jan 24, 2008 09:54 AM | great help |
| drywall tape on... | Interior Home Improvement | Jan 22, 2008 06:40 PM | Thanks, I will try that first. |
| laminate over stair steps | Interior Home Improvement | Jan 21, 2008 10:28 AM | yep, it just never works out in the long run |
| laminate over stair steps | Interior Home Improvement | Jan 21, 2008 10:19 AM | the right answer in my opinion |
| Does it matter 2x3 or... | Construction | Jan 15, 2008 12:00 PM | yep, the correct way to go. |
| doughlas fir properties | Construction | Dec 12, 2007 04:49 PM | right on all 4 |
| exterior french doors | Exterior Home Improvement | Dec 4, 2007 06:12 PM | True! |
| how do you Cut... | Construction | Dec 3, 2007 02:43 PM | I always use a table saw with carbide blade. Leave the masking on. The only trick is to go slow enough so that it doesn't chip but fast enough that it doesn't melt. |
| Removing moisture... | Interior Home Improvement | Nov 28, 2007 11:04 AM | I agree with both of you. I have worked at Lowes (windows/doors) for 11 years. Replacing the sash of even just the glass is possible and should run less than $100 each. Glass shops and even Lowes/ HD can order glass only inserts. Need exact sizes. |
| Cutting rafters | Construction | Nov 26, 2007 04:02 PM | Buy a speed square before doing any general carpentry. At $10, they are the handiest tool in my belt... other than perhaps my pencil and tape :-) |
| Not sure what my front... | Exterior Home Improvement | Nov 17, 2007 04:13 PM | Excellent answer!! |
| 36" door in 2x4... | Construction | Nov 15, 2007 07:34 AM | yep, and it won't cut deep enough. |
| How to attach a car... | Construction | Nov 7, 2007 12:24 AM | Right, I should have written 'through the brick' thanks glavine |
| sistering roof rafters | Interior Home Improvement | Nov 6, 2007 12:17 PM | it let me know an unsuspected weakness in my plan. |
| floor tile to buckleling | Interior Home Improvement | Nov 3, 2007 08:39 AM | yep. |
| Removing moisture... | Interior Home Improvement | Oct 31, 2007 07:15 AM | truer words never spoken |
| patio floor | Construction | Oct 27, 2007 02:20 AM | Yes lot and lots of dust...:) |
| Protecting OSB | Construction | Oct 23, 2007 06:56 PM | yep, sooner |
| structural framing | Construction | Oct 23, 2007 06:37 PM | GALVINE, VERY GOOD answer, THE inform. I think was very imformtive F.B.E. |
| Uneven kitchen floor | Interior Home Improvement | Oct 20, 2007 11:16 AM | thank you |
| New Roof on House | Exterior Home Improvement | Oct 18, 2007 06:25 AM | good advice but if they have no friends maybe they can meet someone at HD |
| removing tub surrund | Interior Home Improvement | Oct 16, 2007 02:16 PM | It does not give any details on how to remove the tub surround....like do you rip it off or cut it and what tools are necessary....will it pull off the sheetrock behind it or just the paper layer? |
| Marble tile adhesive... | Interior Home Improvement | Oct 16, 2007 12:34 PM | Thinset is the right choice |
| kitchen cabinets | Interior Home Improvement | Oct 13, 2007 04:13 AM | because he was detailed |
| installing 3rd layer of... | Interior Home Improvement | Oct 9, 2007 03:17 PM | Thanks, for the help. We had a new floor installed were not happy with the seams, flooring store agreed to put down a new floor, said they would use a thin coat of floor cement, also said Armstrong would still honor the warranty. |
| Sizing a beam to... | Interior Home Improvement | Oct 9, 2007 07:26 AM | LOL |
| joining 2 concrete slabs | Construction | Oct 8, 2007 04:23 PM | Exactly |
| tile adhesive will not... | Interior Home Improvement | Oct 8, 2007 04:21 AM | Great advice. but I would also abrade the old surface so that you have a better bonding. Your pail of adhesive should have had a warning; NOT for tiles larger than 6x6. Mapei makes a wonderful Rapid set thinset. |
| how toreplace a toliet... | Interior Home Improvement | Sep 29, 2007 01:08 PM | I'd go with the extender before I'd double the ring. |
| Questions about tile... | Interior Home Improvement | Sep 27, 2007 07:03 PM | There really should be another category. It was a bit helpful but not enough. |
| When a friendship goes... | Marriage | Sep 24, 2007 06:22 PM | Balancer, disagreeing with this answer is unjustified. The answer is stating that the situation is not normal. |
| When a friendship goes... | Marriage | Sep 23, 2007 08:21 PM | he seems to be missing about 20 years of maturity, and missing the part about marriage being faithful to one another. not all people who stray are missing something in the marriage, sometimes they are missing something in themselves |
| residential renovation | Construction | Sep 22, 2007 05:52 PM | it was clear and apparently correct. |
| simply unscrewing a... | Interior Home Improvement | Sep 17, 2007 11:30 AM | You are 100% right, the only thing is I tried it but it still didn't work for me. I finally just cut it off with a pair of yellow handle snipps. I would love for someone to respond back and explain how it works again for the future. I don't know |
| Painting Knockdown... | Interior Home Improvement | Sep 16, 2007 10:18 AM | Made sense - walls previously painted in two rooms no material coming off. Thanks |
| refinishing composite... | Exterior Home Improvement | Sep 14, 2007 07:37 AM | Because it worked!!! |
| Chair rail installation | Interior Home Improvement | Sep 12, 2007 05:09 PM | Good explanation |
| Using 2 x 12 &... | Construction | Sep 10, 2007 03:38 PM | Gave me some insight on some things I hadn't thought of before |
| New construction... | Interior Home Improvement | Sep 7, 2007 07:54 PM | great input. Thanks |
| Toilet bowl water level... | Plumbing | Sep 5, 2007 07:54 PM | non-specific solution |
| drwall dust clean-up | Interior Home Improvement | Sep 5, 2007 11:15 AM | here is your greenie back. We gave good answers and he doesn't know how to implement them. |
| drwall dust clean-up | Interior Home Improvement | Sep 5, 2007 10:08 AM | I tried a wet dry vac but there is still fine dust on the walls, Thank You, physock |
| rotten timber window... | Exterior Home Improvement | Sep 5, 2007 12:01 AM | gave clear instructions on how to carry out the work and good advice |
| What are some good tips... | Job Hunting | Sep 4, 2007 06:29 PM | Its better to be early than late. :) |
| concrete patio extension | Exterior Home Improvement | Sep 3, 2007 11:40 AM | He posed something I overlooked. |
| squeaking floor boards | Interior Home Improvement | Aug 29, 2007 05:51 AM | I saw that kit and always wondered how well it worked. |
| can you lay ceramic... | Interior Home Improvement | Aug 29, 2007 04:44 AM | thanks for all the info, im excited about this project!! |
| pouring concrete shower... | Construction | Aug 21, 2007 04:34 PM | Good answer... this project is one that will be very "unforgiving" if it's not done right. |
| Repairing old basement... | Interior Home Improvement | Aug 21, 2007 07:10 AM | Sounds good and it's something we can do ourselves! |
| Attached garage not... | Exterior Home Improvement | Aug 19, 2007 03:55 AM | what about his roof? if you do this, you will not have the ventilation that the attic NEEDS. |
| Safe Deck Cantilever | Exterior Home Improvement | Aug 18, 2007 02:49 PM | answer was specific to the question |
| installing laminate | Interior Home Improvement | Aug 18, 2007 12:25 AM | Excellent answer! |
| Insulation and... | Interior Home Improvement | Aug 10, 2007 08:19 PM | I appreciate the response. |
| Untreated 2X6 on poured... | Construction | Aug 3, 2007 03:14 PM | Seems realistic AND constructive |
| Character and personality | Other Society & Culture | Jul 25, 2007 06:20 PM | i agree |
| Stud wall topplate... | Construction | Jul 23, 2007 08:38 PM | yep, yellow loads are the big guys, wear your ear plugs |
| Sheetrock materials | Interior Home Improvement | Jul 22, 2007 04:04 PM | This is the one you want. |
| Concrete steps... | Exterior Home Improvement | Jul 22, 2007 02:46 PM | Thanks, thats what I figured |
| install molding over... | Construction | Jul 22, 2007 11:26 AM | Well stated |
| My bathroom has 2... | Interior Home Improvement | Jul 15, 2007 06:59 PM | true about the lew :) |
| is my husband cheating | Marriage | Jul 14, 2007 04:15 PM | is that statement true for females also |
| Replacing Ceramic Tile | Interior Home Improvement | Jul 12, 2007 04:10 PM | The answer seems reasonable and provided a way for me only need to replace tiles and not the backerboard as well. |
| building a box for... | Construction | Jul 5, 2007 02:50 AM | thanks. i will try what you said and see what happens.. *hugs* |
| Painting treated wood | Exterior Home Improvement | Jul 4, 2007 03:13 PM | true and they have some relly nice stains. I wish we had used stain. |
| Correcting Concrete... | Exterior Home Improvement | Jul 2, 2007 04:43 AM | It was helpful because his answer really clarified the issues I had with my screened porch |
| Repairng Corian | Interior Home Improvement | Jun 26, 2007 09:20 PM | Good answer! |
| shower door installation | Interior Home Improvement | Jun 24, 2007 09:06 AM | The info on the size of the level was very helpful. I appreciate you answering every question. |
| hardwood floor scratches | Interior Home Improvement | Jun 23, 2007 03:53 PM | will try the marker then the polish =THANKS |
| Move kitchen cabinets... | Interior Home Improvement | Jun 23, 2007 07:31 AM | Good point. I didn't think about how they would get the dishwasher out again. |
| how to keep second... | Construction | Jun 21, 2007 10:14 AM | answer my question...great! |
| clarification on the... | Exterior Home Improvement | Jun 18, 2007 07:32 PM | Clear and concise. Works for me. |
| I cant stop having... | Women's Health | Jun 18, 2007 05:55 PM | people make there own chioces and their deeds are between them and God, not to be judged by others |
| I cant stop having... | Women's Health | Jun 18, 2007 07:07 AM | 13 wαs just αn exαmple αge in whαt i sαid..i doesn't mαtter if your 13,15 or even 17 hαving sex is α responsibility: you need to wαtch out for STD's, unwαnted pregnαncy even Aids/HIV.. |
| Hanging heavy items on... | Interior Home Improvement | Jun 15, 2007 04:17 PM | 10-4 I ALSO WILL GIVE THEM A TRY |
| Placing Ceramic tile... | Interior Home Improvement | Jun 15, 2007 06:03 AM | Good solid advice. |
| diy siding installation | Exterior Home Improvement | Jun 14, 2007 01:04 PM | Very helpful. Added items I did not consider. Thank you |
| I cant stop having... | Women's Health | Jun 13, 2007 03:53 PM | fornication is not good and you seem to be supporting it! Bad advise |
| New pre fabricated wood... | Interior Home Improvement | Jun 12, 2007 10:28 PM | It helped me to understand why my floor is buckling. I have options now as to how to fix it. |
| Bathroom Tiling - Floor... | Interior Home Improvement | Jun 12, 2007 04:04 PM | Great ideas!!!!! |
| Confience when it comes... | Music | Jun 11, 2007 11:47 AM | really made me think that i want this sooo much that i will just have to try and get over the embaressment |
| update to just friends | Marriage | Jun 7, 2007 06:57 PM | Every time you write something it makes you look so selfish, no more excuses, lose the "girl" and go be a good husband! It is time to stand for something like your marriage! |
| update to just friends | Marriage | Jun 5, 2007 09:47 AM | sounds like you shouldn't have committed to marriage...it's not a committment to be "walked away from". |
| Remove mortar stains | Exterior Home Improvement | Jun 4, 2007 07:03 PM | Thanks... I'll let you know what (if anything) works. |
| Framing for a 60 inch... | Construction | Jun 2, 2007 05:00 PM | Very helpful - Gave me advice not related to my question too which helped a lot |
| replacing rotten wood... | Exterior Home Improvement | Jun 1, 2007 04:10 PM | very practical and applicable to actual situation...exactly what i needed to do |
| ARGH! How do I patch a... | Exterior Home Improvement | May 31, 2007 07:59 PM | b/c he told me exactly what to do! |
