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HandyGuys: I am looking at how to cope base shoe on the internet and it seems pretty self explanatory. I'm not quite sure how to differentiate between angles but I'll try to accomplish this task tonight. If you can give any advice I would appreciate it.

I tried my method and failed. The angles were bowed and not necessarily straight even though the cuts were. I guess that is because the shoe is round on the edge. I would like to know more about coping. Thanks.

Here is another question regarding baseboard. I have to install shoe against my baseboard but the angles are not 45 degree cuts. Should I use a T-bevel to find the angles or is there an easier way? I planned on laying some painters tape on the floor along the baseboard, overlapping the edges...

I used FrogTape for the first time this past weekend. It works great. I hate painting and I had to repaint my ceiling so I put FrogTape along my walls and trimmed out my ceiling. I was a bit messy but it didn't matter since the tape didn't allow for bleeding. Best money ever spent to help me...

Thanks for the responses. Much appreciated.

Thanks. I know about leaving the wood out and making sure to leave a gap at the walls to expansion, but I was just curious as to whether the dramatic jump in temperature over the next couple of months will have any effect on a newly installed floor? Like I mentioned before, the inside of my...

Different change of plans. I ended up purchasing 3/4" oak flooring yesterday so I will have to take all of the trim off regardless. I started pulling off some of the trim last night to see how easy it would come off. The builder used 2" brad nails to nail the trim which seems a bit much. I...

After weeks of trying to make a decision on laminate or hardwood flooring, I finally decided to go with 3/4" oak hardwood. I know I have to let the wood sit in my living room for 48-72 hours prior to install. With the temperature in Illinois being in the 60s-70s range right now, will anything...

I have to paint my ceiling since I just replaced some drywall. I'll use the same paint for both the ceiling and trim which I planned on getting from Benjamin Moore. Purdy brushes are sold at Lowe's, I used them before. I can't thank you enough for your help.

Thanks again. I will quickly sand the trim and paint it without taking it off the wall and just buy door slabs and not pre-hung doors. You just saved me some money. Any recommendation on paint or type of brush to use. I consider myself very knowledgable in home repair but I hate painting and...

Handyguys: Haha.....Great response. Knewshound: Thanks for the comment. I was thinking that brushing paint onto this cheap trim would leave nasty streaks and that is why I would spray it instead. If I pull up the carpet and tape the already painted walls above then maybe brushing wouldn't be...

I am pulling up my carpet to lay down laminate flooring. While doing this I plan on painting all of my trim white. The trim that I currently have is the cheap MDF crap with grain imprinted on it. I know I will have to prime the trim before painting it and I was wondering if any of you have every...

I will take some pics this evening and post them tonight. Thanks.

Hello everyone, I am looking for some advise on how to go about fixing my horribly cracked garage apron. My house is three years old and the apron is cracked all along where the garage door is at when in a closed position. I plan on chipping out the remaining loss cement and patching it. What...

Hello...........Virginia?

Virginia: Did you ever find out the source of the leak? I am having this very same issue in my house as we speak. My place is only 2.5 years old and water just started dripping through our kitchen ceiling (master bath is directly above the kitchen). The weird thing is, I was showering the other...