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Jason Chastain: Why I will never again use fiberglass mesh on drywall seams

nospam@example.com (Jason Chastain) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:18:59 -0600

I have remodled many properties and I have found that fiberglass seam tape was easy to use, but would offten crack. I now use paper sheetrock tape on my jobs and have not had any problem thus far. I have been doing this for over 10 years and was dumbfounded when I started seeing small cracks at the seam areas. fiberglass tape has been the problem. Thank you for all your comments they have been helpful. Please take my advice and listen to a pro. USE PAPER SEAM TAPE ON ALL SEAMS.

Gene: Week 4 at Habitat

nospam@example.com (Gene) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:39:56 -0600

Most of the steps involved in building a house are simple. It's knowing how they all go together that takes some learning

Aaron: Why I will never again use fiberglass mesh on drywall seams

nospam@example.com (Aaron) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:04:49 -0500

Hi Kerrie, you know this is the kind of blog entry we were looking for in our latest contest on Houseblogs.net. I hope you don't mind if I point out that you could tweak your entry and submit it to the contest. Details are here: http://www.houseblogs.net/community/comments.php?DiscussionID=1134

John: Hallway Demolition

nospam@example.com (John) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:22:37 -0600

Ahh.. lucky. My basement bath in my 1964 ranch in Liberty, MO was never painted or sized. There still is remnants of wallpaper on the walls as well as residual glue. TSP and sanding took off enough to give a decent aged texture to the walls, something I hadn't planned on, but it works for the time being. I never discovered charred wood, but I have had my fair share of "WTF" moments when I broke into a wall cavity!

ProjectKraemerLane: Drywall Versus a Dying Computer

nospam@example.com (ProjectKraemerLane) — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:59:22 -0600

Yeah, get a Mac and get on with the renovation! Mac's are great, aren't they!!

Thumb&Hammer: New Staircase Landing or Learning How to Cope

nospam@example.com (Thumb&Hammer) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:25:23 -0600

If you have a router, there is a pretty slick jig available for about $150. You simply make a template using the resin and hardener included with the tool. If you have a lot of molding to cut, this might be a pretty good investment (consider how much a carpenter would charge to install all your moldings for you),

http://www.thecoper.com/

Kerrie: New Staircase Landing or Learning How to Cope

nospam@example.com (Kerrie) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 06:38:32 -0600

John, thanks for the help. My problem was: do I cut a 45 degree cut on the face or the back of the trim?

John W. Eaton: New Staircase Landing or Learning How to Cope

nospam@example.com (John W. Eaton) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:40:20 -0600

Cut the to-be-coped trim board on a 45. That should give you the correct profile for the front of the board. Then use a coping saw, file, sandpaper, whatever, to remove the material behind the 45-degree-cut profile, being careful to cut just up to the 45-degree line on the face of the board. Does that help?

Senseless_: 2006 in Review

nospam@example.com (Senseless_) — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 10:24:00 -0600

I got my close out on a house I've been building for seven years and got moved in with a day to spare to be able to claim homestead here in Florida.

Homes are never finished and I have lots of trim and painting yet but 2006 finised well for me.

I hope 2007 let's you get much done.

Amy: Leave Furnace Work to the Pros

nospam@example.com (Amy) — Thu, 11 May 2006 23:39:18 -0500

Using a pro is really a good idea. While some folks are really talented at doing their own re-no work when it comes to stuff that runs on oil and gas I think it better to call in someone who knows their stuff.

Amy: Small gifts from previous owners that don't need to be fixed

nospam@example.com (Amy) — Thu, 04 May 2006 23:52:14 -0500

We're still waiting for our lilac to bloom here in Reno, Nevada. I'm hoping ours comes close to looking like your spirea.

Amy: Small gifts from previous owners that don't need to be fixed

nospam@example.com (Amy) — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 02:26:31 -0500

I feel that way about the lilac bush in our yard. Just when I think it will never be spring, the lilac goes into bloom and it not only makes the yard look spectacular it eliminates the winter blues for good!

Amy: Ranch Remodel Article in Fine Homebuilding

nospam@example.com (Amy) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 23:30:07 -0500

There are some really good webrings out there for ranch remodels. I dont know if you are already using them or not, but you might check out the site MidCenturystyle.net and see if they can help you with additional sources of information. I love ranch style homes!

Laurie: Remodeling Stalled

nospam@example.com (Laurie) — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:43:54 -0500

I completely understand. For example, our kitchen...we can't seem to finish it, because there are other, larger projects calling our name. Or, for example, me right now...why am I on the computer instead of working on the house. I take so much pride in everything we do ourselves, but there is a HUGE part of me that wishes we had the money to hire someone to do it all.

Jocelyn: Remodeling Stalled

nospam@example.com (Jocelyn) — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 13:44:08 -0500

Oh dear, I know it gets hard sometimes. I myself feel pretty put upon today like. I am especially bummed about how much everything costs and how hard I have to work for the money (like Donna Summer I guess). Hang in.