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• Posted in thread: Installing door without frame? on 02-24-2010 at 05:58 AM
  The swinging door opens both ways (in and out), and uses a special "hinge" mechanism that
  mounts on the floor (and the top jamb). You can get any slab or lighted door that will fit the
  entrance. You d...

• Posted in thread: Outdoor GFI tripping, wires have voltage on 03-02-2009 at 02:59 AM
  Thanks! Will do. I still have the "vintage" Sears analogue multimeter :)

• Posted in thread: Outdoor GFI tripping, wires have voltage on 03-01-2009 at 05:03 AM
  I figured the voltage was induced all right, and never noticed it before. The breaker box is
  full of dual breakers. Lots of circuits! This is a sub panel.This is a dedicated circuit to the
  GH. From th...

• Posted in thread: Possible Vent Problem on 02-28-2009 at 03:36 PM
  We've had some high winds, and that can actually cause some back-drafting of sewer gas. If it's
  not a mechanical vent problem the toilet ring could be the culprit even if it's not wet around
  the area....

• Posted in thread: Removing silicone caulk on 02-28-2009 at 03:34 PM
  Move? I'm serious.You could try a razor blade to cut it out. I've done that with good results.
  Go slowly and use a nice sharp blade (like a fresh box cutter blade).

• Posted in thread: Oak stair treads safety concern. on 02-28-2009 at 03:30 PM
  Is it feasible to bump out the risers to fit under the treads? If not, I'd redo this ASAP.
  Someone unfamiliar with this setup will kill themselves!

• Posted in thread: hardwood floor refinishing questions on 02-28-2009 at 03:26 PM
  Agreed. Oil is best if you can stay off the floor long enough for it try dry. The look is 100X
  better than any water finish. Yes, it will stink. But only for several days. A 60-year old
  floor deserves...

• Posted in thread: Drywall - Power Sander on 02-28-2009 at 03:23 PM
  I redid several rooms and couldn't stand the thought of drywall dust everywhere. A good drywall
  pro doesn't need much sanding. But this is a DIY site :) so I figure I can admit I wanted a
  vacuum that ...

• Posted in thread: Laminate Flooring Shifting... on 02-28-2009 at 03:18 PM
  What laminate exactly? Are the boards buckling (lying like this: /\/\/\ instead of _______)?How
  did you fasten? Sleepers and staples?Any discoloring?

• Posted in thread: Outdoor GFI tripping, wires have voltage on 02-28-2009 at 03:13 PM
  I wired a detached greenhouse with one 120V and one 240V circuit, and all wires run though the
  same conduit. The conduit has one outlet mounted on the side of the house, with a GFI. The
  outlets inside...