Recent content by mikey9626

Thanks Corky!

I've just finished hanging drywall in my basement. Went to the home improvement center and seen a varity of cornerbead . Without having to buy or rent any special tools which is the best way to go . And how should I apply it ? With staples ,spray adhesive, or a combo of both?

Years ago many contractors used luan to save money over using an APA plywood underlayment. There are many problems in using luan. It has a tendance to delaminate,there are problems with the pigments leeching through the vinyl. Its not a structually sound underlayment. You should definately...

If you are still looking for a floor covering that you can install yourself. Check out Wisonart laminate floors. They have a large varity of products to choose from. Including laminate tiles that look like any ceramic or natural stone out there. The installation instructions are easy to follow...

looking for some feedback on iron filters. we have some serious hard water up here in my neck of the woods. i had a iron filter installed 5yrs ago . it is a greensand type . the largest one that was availible. It worked very well, but ive had to have it maintanced the last three years. the...

Is there a difference between a sump and a lift pump? Im finishing my basement and adding a bath. theres a pump already installed in the waste water tank or hole or what ever its called. right now the floor drain is the only thing going into it. Which the water softener and iron filter drain...

Im unclear as to what i need for my bathroom circuit. the code reads. ground-fault protection shall be provided for all 125-volt, 15 and 20 amp receptacle outlets installed in bathrooms. also a hydro-massage bathtuds (with a recirculating piping system, designed to discharge water upon each...

thanks guys. I have a feeling this site will be just as valueable as any tool in my shed.

hello everyone, My wife and i just brought home our little baby girl. It's our fourth child and our house is feeling abit cramped. Time to finish off the basement. My question is how to secure the bottom plate of the stud walls. I get really nervous thinking about driving nails into the...