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Q&A: Repairing Veneer Over Particleboard

Q: What glues work best for repairing veneer over particleboard (for example, on a cabinet end panel)? More

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Q&A: Repairing Veneer Over Particleboard

Q: What glues work best for repairing veneer over particleboard (for example, on a cabinet end panel)? More

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Q&A: Foundation Trench Near Concrete Driveway

Q: Our remodeling company has contracted to do a room addition that will be... More

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Q&A: Rust on Rebar

Q: Our rebar was delivered to the site before excavation for a stemwall foundation began. After sitting in the weather, it’s gotten quite rusty. Is this a problem? More

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Q&A: Shoring a Balloon Frame

Q: I am rehabbing an old two-story balloon-framed house with a crumbling limestone... More

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Q&A: Supporting a New Slab Next to Existing Foundation

Q: What’s the best way to support a new garage slab next to an existing foundation... More

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Q&A: Treated Lumber’s Moisture Content

Q: What is the moisture content of treated lumber? The treated lumber I use seems very wet, but it carries a grading stamp that lists the moisture content at 19%. More

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Q&A: Foundation and Framing Tolerances

Q: What is a reasonable degree of accuracy to expect from foundation and framing... More

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Q&A: Long-Reach Drywall Fasteners

Q: When installing drywall over existing wall finishes, we often need to use long fasteners to reach the underlying framing members. Can galvanized roofing nails be used to fasten drywall in these situations? More

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Q&A: Leveling the Transit Base

Q: It sometimes takes me forever to level the base for my builder’s level. Any... More

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