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Hi All, I would appreciate some help and advice. I am laying inter-locking flooring in my entrance hall. No problem with the flat surface BUT -- I have two stairs that I need to lay as well. Can anyone tell me the best way to do this. Having removed the carpet and underlay, the stairs still have a lip on them. Should I fill this so that the riser and the upper floor have a clean 90 deg edge...

I'm staining some red oak to match existing trim. I sanded using a 120 grit sandpaper, but the stain isn't getting as dark as I would like even though I apply it liberally and leave it on for about 15 minutes before wiping. Should I try a lower grit sandpaper, such as 100 grit? FYI, the stain I'm using is Sherwin-Williams, which is much thicker than the Minwax I started out with. The ...

Hi there, I am hoping someone can help me with this. I have a second hand table that used to be bar height. The previous owner had the legs cut to regular table height. However, the finish seems to have splintered (2 inches) at the foot of the legs. It is a dark finish but where it is splintered is now a light wood colour. How would I go about fixing this? n.

Hey all- I'm looking to purchase some westhollow laminate from ifloor ( washed red oak from the westhollow laminate silencer american traditions 9.5mm line ). Ive heard some varied reviews online - anyone have any opinions? My installer swears by wilsonart - wanted to know how this compares from someone who knows both products. Thx Sunil

I need to replace a threshold that is built into the frame..came in one piece with door. does frame need to come out?

I'm stumped as to which combo kit to get. They both seem to be about the same and the compressors are comparable too (the Bostitch has a larger motor but the PC has 15 more PSI & more SCFM) I know they are both good brands but is one preferred over the other??? I'm only going to be using this for projects around the house, trim, crown, etc. I have a compressor but it's a large one ...

Finely found out how to post,thanks for putting up with this slow computer lerning granny. I do rustic crafts as family gifts,wich are very in demand and works with my budget. Used to buy3ft redwood garden sticks at Lowes but the comp in Ca has quit,and no one knows how or where to get any. Last year on HGTV they showed a bedroom made out of rounded log cabin wood wall siding,but ...

i am putting cedar shakea on my screened in patio but don't no how to get started do you start out with firing strips and continue to use them don't have much to put on about one square need some help also new to this web site thanks in advance big hammer

I've built a large freestanding bookcase unit previously, but now I'm looking at adding some built-in shelving units to walls. I'm thinking of attaching some vertical 1x10s to the walls, about 6' high each. In most cases, I'd toenail or screw down through the tops of the 1-bys and into studs, and toenail or screw several places down the sides, again into studs, as well as into the floor. ...

Hi, I'm trying to create a 2-piece wooden top for a pool table, with one side stained nicely (use for buffet table during parties) and the other side painted like a ping pong table. I've gotten 1/2 inch plywood that has a nicely sanded finish but have a few questions: 1. To create the sections I had two pieces of plywood cut down to 5', so each piece is 5'x 4'. That wasn't quite ...

I need to replace a threshold that is built into the frame..came in one piece with door. does frame need to come out?

Hi All, I would appreciate some help and advice. I am laying inter-locking flooring in my entrance hall. No problem with the flat surface BUT -- I have two stairs that I need to lay as well. Can anyone tell me the best way to do this. Having removed the carpet and underlay, the stairs still have a lip on them. Should I fill this so that the riser and the upper floor have a clean 90 deg edge...

I've built a large freestanding bookcase unit previously, but now I'm looking at adding some built-in shelving units to walls. I'm thinking of attaching some vertical 1x10s to the walls, about 6' high each. In most cases, I'd toenail or screw down through the tops of the 1-bys and into studs, and toenail or screw several places down the sides, again into studs, as well as into the floor. ...

i am putting cedar shakea on my screened in patio but don't no how to get started do you start out with firing strips and continue to use them don't have much to put on about one square need some help also new to this web site thanks in advance big hammer

I'm staining some red oak to match existing trim. I sanded using a 120 grit sandpaper, but the stain isn't getting as dark as I would like even though I apply it liberally and leave it on for about 15 minutes before wiping. Should I try a lower grit sandpaper, such as 100 grit? FYI, the stain I'm using is Sherwin-Williams, which is much thicker than the Minwax I started out with. The ...

I'm stumped as to which combo kit to get. They both seem to be about the same and the compressors are comparable too (the Bostitch has a larger motor but the PC has 15 more PSI & more SCFM) I know they are both good brands but is one preferred over the other??? I'm only going to be using this for projects around the house, trim, crown, etc. I have a compressor but it's a large one ...

Hey all- I'm looking to purchase some westhollow laminate from ifloor ( washed red oak from the westhollow laminate silencer american traditions 9.5mm line ). Ive heard some varied reviews online - anyone have any opinions? My installer swears by wilsonart - wanted to know how this compares from someone who knows both products. Thx Sunil

Finely found out how to post,thanks for putting up with this slow computer lerning granny. I do rustic crafts as family gifts,wich are very in demand and works with my budget. Used to buy3ft redwood garden sticks at Lowes but the comp in Ca has quit,and no one knows how or where to get any. Last year on HGTV they showed a bedroom made out of rounded log cabin wood wall siding,but ...

Hi there, I am hoping someone can help me with this. I have a second hand table that used to be bar height. The previous owner had the legs cut to regular table height. However, the finish seems to have splintered (2 inches) at the foot of the legs. It is a dark finish but where it is splintered is now a light wood colour. How would I go about fixing this? n.