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jserr68594, this question looks familiar. I would trust these answers a lot more than the boating guys😂 Mark

Hiball, what are you referring to when you say reveal, is the interior trim in place? Under no circumstances should the frame move when pushed or pulled? If the windows are new construction/nail fin, from my experience a standard size is supported by shims on the bottom corners only, the nail...

A round over is a great finishing touch after a board is ripped but make sure the product you choose supports it. Some products are capped with a different material and a round over would expose the inside of the board.

Thanks for all the replies. To answer some questions about design and what may have happened: the prime bulb ‘can’ be replaced without removing the carb, and that is what happened originally. In addition, there is a metering diagram, something I wasn’t familiar with, sitting under the prime...

Thanks, I have not because I was assured they weren’t touched. I’ve closed up for the day but I’ll give it a try tomorrow. thanks, Mark

Hoping the experts have an easy, free solution. stihl fs45 string trimmer, it had been struggling to run at wot. I cleaned the spark arrestor, replaced the spark plug, air filter, and fuel filter. When I started it up it ran like new. when I was putting my tools away my young apprentice...

One option is to cut the shingle course that is folded and replace it with flashing. Search for mansard roof flashing to see examples. Edit : I typed too slowly, Kay provided the examples.

I gave one to my father last year and he loves it, but I have nothing to compare it against.

I am trying to fulfill a gift request for a circular saw with a laser guide, but it looks like this is a feature added to lower quality saws. Is there a saw on par with the dewalt DWE575SB that includes a laser guide? Thanks, Mark

my opinion, it won’t fall apart based on that nail size. But, with a project of that scope, what is the financial impact of one additional box of nails?

Are you asking code or are you asking if it will fall apart? What do you mean by “framing a space”? If you are framing a closet in a basement that does not require inspection, go for it, you will be fine. if you are adding a two story addition, find out your local code requirements.

Unfortunately the roofing insurance world contains some dishonest roofers, a few notes: A roofer cannot pay the deductible. You can connect the roofer of your choice and insurance company and let them work out the replacement details. Or you can get the insurance estimate and take their...

Are all boards face nailed? is that the original color of the siding? Are those edges cut or factory? It looks like that may be a repair from a previous issue. Only factory edges should ****, cut edges go against the trim boards.

We (Delaware) have a state park that rent plots, some cities also have areas for the community to garden.

If you look up the GAF Pro Field Guide you will be able to see all of the manufacturer requirements. Depending on what warranty they sold you they have several requirements they must fulfiil. Thanks, Mark