Recent content by yankcollector

I understand from what I read that putting 4 x 4 cedar posts directly into concrete is a no no in the sense that it causes the posts to rot prematurely. How about this option: coating the bottom of the posts (that would be in contact with the cement) with a roofing asphalt thus keeping the wet...

I own a 50 year old house and one room (11' X 24') is covered in tongue and groove knotty pine. The previous owner oiled the walls every 3 months. My question is: can I prime and paint these walls as they have been oiled or is it just as easy to take the wood down and sheetrock the room. I have...