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Q: There are ghost lines of the wall studs on siding that is coated with a semi-transparent stain. What might be causing this? More
Does more money always buy a better cabinet? A retailer tells how to scrutinize a cabinet for construction features and details. More
Excessive indoor moisture and heat caused the plates in these 2x4 floor trusses to spring loose and the floor to sag. More
