Recent content by cvorkian

I'd use a piece of 3/4 plywood, span 3-4 stud bays. Make this a "pad" to mount your tv mount to. The idea is to spread the load over a greater area then the mount itself. Dress it up with stain or paint. Hope this helps.

Made Cabinet from scrap wood had laying around.

Go visit pops and then return with it checked in your baggage! Easy!

Leave it as is.... BUT... Use PVC trim. Flash welll, and caulk the **** out of it... GOOD stuff, not the HD special.

I suggest sheeting with OSB or PLY THEN insulate with sheet foam and tape all joints. Fir strips over studs gives solid nailing surface and a drain plane. Depth of foam depends on r value req'd. I have done as much as 2", but then had to build out all openings, house is now heated via a...

Regardless of your intent for the future, you need to strip off old shake. It is NOT a good base for ANY kind of siding or weatherization. By doing anything else, you are passing in headaches to the next guy and will be unhappy with the finished results. Shake is very inconsistent and will...

First, you need to "crown" your lumber w/ all "HIGH SIDES" facing same direction. Second, lumber moves with moistures changes. I suggest a 2x4 "top plate" that is then "capped" by a 2x (6-8 depending on preference) as a handrail. Corners should be 4x4, thru bolted. The 2x4 will need to be...

Spray insulation on bottom side of roof? Frame an intermediate ceiling, sheet rock, then blown in cellulose insulation?

Can you post a picture of INSIDE the hole where the shower head arm goes into the wall? Did the shower are just come unthreaded or rust and rot through? Having fixed MANY of these situations, I need more info in order to help. Pictures will be of the most help.

run drip edge along rake, between shinglw and tar paper. Roofers cement to tack down shingles all along edge... continuous bead. Should be okay.

I have done a considerable amount of construction. To answer your question is nearly impossible unles you give me a soils study, ground water charts, and a size of the vault. I will say, ANYONE using the materials you are, in a manner that you are, should just consult an engineer, geologist...

Although I can not find the listing... EBAY had the vintage logo you are looking for. I had googled "vintage tool logo" and either sticker or decal. I am looking for it, I thought I saved it....

I just use regular old extension cords....My skil saw has a 25 footer...I never have to ad another extension when roof top or in yard... usually long enough. I actually took a 100' and made 4 cords...adding a 90 degree, low profile plug.

Re: Heavyduty Casters When I got them I was told 250lbs per, but I have no proof. No manufacturer name etchings, maybe a trademark....

Can't get pictures to take... [email protected]. I will email pictures....