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    Kreg Joint Jig

    I have one of the basic Kreg pocket-hole jigs. I love this thing. Try a few test joints and I think you'll agree. Can be used on anything from 2x's lumber (basic projects) to face frames for cabinets. In fact, I recently discovered that my 20yr old home's custom cabinets were built with face...
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    overseeding

    If the lawn looks real good - I would do neither. I've done core aeration and over-seeding in the past. Only over-seeding if there's an obvious problem (patchy or thin looking) and core aeration with heavy clay soil to help water and nutrients more easily get to the roots.
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    New Guy from Michigan

    Well - I kinda wish I was 25 yrs old again. But actually I'm about twice that. I meant I've been doing DIY stuff for 25 yrs. 4 houses between 3 states over those years. Actually, it's kind of interesting - the construction differences in those homes. For example, in our Chicago area home (built...
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    Question - Flashing leak & wall damage in home

    Assuming no damage inside the wall and only the smell being the issue, I would suggest Concrobium (sp?). I bought a spray bottle at Home Depot and it works great. Of course you need to get access to the area to spray so some "surgical cut-outs" would be needed. The cut-outs would also allow...
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    New Guy from Michigan

    Did some browsing - looks like a great forum. I'm a 25yr DIY'er ... living in my 4th house over the years. Always wanting to learn more - and hopefully can offer some good advice.
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