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    Windows/Counter Tops

    Old house. Getting ready to install new cabinets and counter tops in the kitchen. Measured from the base of the window sills and compared to my cabinet options and counter top options and nothing matches up. It seems if I use off the shelf cabinets and standard top my sill will be lower than...
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    Wood Flooring Front Hallway

    Since I received some great advice before I thought I would start here. First question I have, is when is better to rip out tongue and grove flooring and replace or resurface. My flooring is over 100 years old and I would call it character, but the wife calls it ugly. Have some large gaps...
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    Painting Archways

    What is the general rule of thumb for painting a doorway or arch between two rooms that are a different colors.
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    Drywall Joints.

    Which is easier, Wall board up but need to make it closer to the floor. Vertical installed. Want to run horizontial strips 8inch for filler. Do I want to butt joint or butt and recessed side for easier mudding Thanks
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    Ground

    Have a basic wiring question. What is the purpose of a ground wire (bare copper) if the white wire goes to the same bar in the electrical panel. I am wiring some light fixtures that do not have a dedicated ground screw. There are four screws with each pair connected. Thanks
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