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  1. J

    Pine Veneered Door Jambs

    Finally :( ordering new interior doors from Lowes. Pre-hung, textured, molded panel Safen'Sound masonite. Wasn't thrilled w/their primed white flat jambs. They must prime them w/gesso because the skin of the jamb cracks so easily. Decided on what the salesman told me :rolleyes: was "clear...
  2. J

    Recommendations For Cordless Nail Gun

    Never owned a nail gun but figure it might be time to invest in one. I'm involved in some interior house reno which will involve hanging pre-hung doors, trim, baseboards and eventually small crown molding. So I'll need one that has a good compatibility w/a variety of size nails. Maybe...
  3. J

    One-Size-Fits-All Estimates? What's Your Opinion?

    You call for a bid from a company you've never dealt w/before. Say you've got X number of windows need replacing. Give them sizes, tell them EXACTLY which brand you want, all specs (triple pane, double, argon, krypton, wood, vinyl, screens, no screens, and whatever else you do and don't want...
  4. J

    Painting Pre-Hung Relia-Bilt Doors

    Getting several new Relia-Bilt pre-hung doors textured from Lowes. :o I know, I know, "You pays yer money and you takes yer chances w/Big Box stores. I'll be painting them white. The painting directions' sheet says not to prime beforehand and just apply one or two coats of top. I usually...
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