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If you are a member please feel free to ask Dave any question you have concerning your home renovations or construction projects. Or, if your question is about upholstering, Dave's wife, Frances, will be happy to answer it. He or she will respond to your questions personally, usually within two or three days (often within an hour, if Dave's at the computer). Our Dad used to say, “There is no such thing as a stupid question” (more on this). So don't feel bad about asking.
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If the question has a general interest to people, we will post your question and Dave's or Frances' answer below. Or an entire article will be written on the subject.
Here are some of Dave's answers to questions our members have already asked:
Building Stairs
Deck stairs on uneven ground
Pine on stair treads
Refinishing Skirt Boards
Bottom of stringers on concrete
2x12s for stair treads
Attaching Hardwood to Existing Stairs
One Less Run Than Risers
When to Use a Landing
Nail or Screw Size for Stairs
Securing the Bottom of a Stair Stringer to Pavement
Distance Between Newel Posts
Spacing Spindles In A Stair Railing
Replacing a Cement Stair Landing
Cutting a Stair Stringer for Existing Stairs
Stair Tread Thickness Does Not Affect Total Rise
Allowing For Stair Tread Thickness
Protecting Outside Stairs
Standard Height of One Story of a House
Angle of the Stair Stringers
Height Variations in Stairs
Adjusting Stairs for an Uneven Floor
Attaching Stair Treads to Stair Stringers
Fitting Stair Treads Into Stair Stringers
Glass Pane Railings
Replacing or Tiling Over Risers
Trimming Stair Walls
Different Length Risers
Stair Winders
Straight Cuts on Stringers
Riser On Top Of or Under Tread
Attaching Stringer to Floor Joist
Unusual Rise/Run Sizes
How to Build Deck Stairs
Attaching Top Rail to Newel Posts
How to Stabilize Stringers
Splicing Long Stringers
Veneering an Existing Skirt Board
Standard Size of Stringer
Width of stairs
Home Remodeling
Cutting crown molding
Framing a Header in a 2x6 Wall
Repairing Stucco
Kitchen cabinets
Determining the swing of a door
Supporting a ceiling fan
Repairing a textured ceiling
Connecting Wall to Foundation
Concrete House
Renovating an Attic
Size of Rough Opening for Door or Window
Below Ground Windows
Standard Door and Hall Widths
Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets
Size of Dog House
Building an Entertainment Center
Tiling a Floor
Patching Holes Concrete
Foundation for a Shed
Home Renovations
Cutting crown molding
Kitchen cabinets
Determining the swing of a door
Supporting a ceiling fan
Repairing a textured ceiling
Standard Door and Hall Widths
Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets
Building an Entertainment Center
Tiling a Floor
Square Decorative Columns
Installing Cabinet Knobs And Pulls
Support For Ceramic Tile Floors
Taping Cement Board Joints
Order Of Hanging Doors, Casing And Base
Inside Window Trim
The Best Drywall Anchor
Finishing A Natural Wood Interior Door
Rough Opening Sizes For Bi-Fold Doors
Installing Base Before Or After Carpet
Installing Drywall To The Ceiling And Floor
Heights Of Door Handles
Staple Size For Underlayments
Joint Between Drywall And Wood
Home Renovations Framing
Framing a Header in a 2x6 Wall
Repairing Stucco
Connecting Wall to Foundation
Concrete House
Renovating an Attic
Size of Rough Opening for Door or Window
Below Ground Windows
Standard Door and Hall Widths
Size of Dog House
Patching Holes Concrete
Foundation for a Shed
Tarpaper
Securing Beams To Posts
Headers For Non-Bearing Walls
Choices Of Wood And Finishes For Exterior Applications
Filling In A Window With Sheathing
Metal Roofing Support
Support For Poles In A Pole Building
Removing An Interior Wall
Installing A Ridge Vent
Vents In A Skirt Of A Mobile Home
Plumbing and Ventilation
Adapting Plastic To Cast Iron Pipe
Mechanical Vents
Pex Pipe
Pouring A Shower Pan
Adding Ducts To Central Heating Or AC
Installing A Shower Valve
What Is A Wet Vent
Installing A Range Hood Vent
Toilet Space
Roofs
Re-Roofing an Existing Roof
Framing a Gable End Overhang
Angle of a Roof
Number of Shingles to a Roof
Upholstery
Making a Foam Seat
Cleaning Upholstery
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