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I concur gents... I still flyer extensively... and after fifteen years I have yet to find a more efficient, inexpensive way of getting your message out to a targeted area. Get 'em done at Staples or...

"Tar Stuff" doesn't seem like a good solution for a leaky roof, esp. a "flat" one. The way you describe it makes it sound like a potential flashing problem (leaking on studs in back of porch). I have...

I'm liking Mike's idea of the glue and Tapcons. Not a big fan of cut nails myself. It doesn't seem that you will need a huge amount of strips (maybe 3 horiz. Rows?) so it shouldn't be too tough. Get...

I'd probably remove 'em too, but you could glue and screw 1/4" hardibacker down and tile over it (pretty easy if it's wood subfloor).

Oops. I agreed w RTW on this one--about not using slate in a wet area. Not to say I don't agree w ballenger--i've read quite a bit from you--seems like you know your stuff.

To be honest, I always thought green board was kind of a farse, even though I always used it for bathrooms. Go with the new paperless stuff they sell now at the big box stores. It's pretty much the...

I have to agree w ballenger on not using slate in a true wet application--too porous. You might be able to get away with it, but I would probably put about 4 coats of sealer on it and be sure to redo...

You could use a large notch trowel (greater than the largest thickness of old mortar) and press tiles into bed according to thickness of thinset the back. I do this when using inconsistently thick...

Does it have a finish on it now? Pressure washing is highly effective in cleaning wood, but it takes a lot of practice to do it right--and the correct "chemical help." Sodium Hydroxide to strip and...

I own a deck refinishing company and used to do power washing for restaurants (buildings, drive thrus, etc.). I hated it. The hours sucked--middle of the night. Decks are great money but it takes a...

Run wood behind on the other side of chain link. Screw through dog eared piece into 2x4 and sandwich the chain link in between.

Call an epoxy floor contractor. I install epoxy floors in Michigan and they are difficult to apply for the average homeowner. The floor should be scarified prior to applying the epoxy. Many companies...

Pittsburgh Aquapon WB is a two part waterbased epoxy with a pot life of 4 hours. It is a great product to lock out moisture and really looks good. It comes in some nice colors also. Try it!

Attach the bottom plate with tapcons... good. It's a good idea to glue the bottom plate down with construction adhesive and use 3 in. tapcons. You don't want to go all the way through the concrete...

This is a fairly common problem in any house. Apparently, framers don't care if walls are plumb or not these days. In this case, your contractor should have known to make sure the opening was square...