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Q: Can I use a pneumatic nail gun to fasten tile backerboard to floors and walls? More
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Tile may shed water, but a tile job is not waterproof. A master tilesetter explains how to use trowel-applied and sheet membranes to protect against leaks. More
Q: Can countertop tiles be installed directly to a plywood base? More
Air nailers help your crews get tedious nailing chores done quickly, but they also create safety hazards. A contractor describes a simple safety program that works. More
Ready or not, a federal law that kicks in next January will make low-consumption toilets mandatory in all new residential construction. More
A remodeler shares tips on how to remodel for the elderly and handicapped without spending a fortune. More
