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I'd cut a pieces of drywall to roughly fit the hole and simply screw it to the lathe with drywall screws. Then use mesh tape and compound to fill any remaining…"
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I started a thread in another section of this forum but due to the nature of how this forum operates, as described in the original thread, I don't think very many people have seen it in there. …Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John K. Feb 4, 2011.
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Although I haven't been here long, I've been involved with hundreds of various discussion forum programs over the years. I have a small suggestion that might make this forum a lot easier to…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Mitchell Jan 16, 2011.
Looking for Tips on Pocket Doors.
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I have a 1902 Queen Anne with pocket doors.The wheel bearings squeak like a WWI German tank.Today I removed the center stop and the upper door-stop trim but nothing is revealed. I'll post photos but…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John K. Dec 5, 2010.
Plumbing question regarding DWV stack.
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My house has two bathrooms; one on the first floor and one on the second floor.However, both bathrooms have NEVER been operational at the same time. The second floor bathroom was in use from 1902…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John K. Dec 1, 2010.
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John K. replied to Kathy Keen's discussion exterior paint blisters and peels off to bare wood on only one section of house"One word...
Tyvek® house wrap.
Ok that was three words. LOL... of course, you'll need to also solve the root problem. It's also possible this moisture migration is nothing more than normal indoor humidity…"
John K. replied to ErikErik's discussion Plaster wall cracks and holes repair"For the last 20 years in my house, I've used mud (drywall compound) for every patching situation. As long as the surface is clean & stable, I've had no problems.
The best part about mud is zero dust if you apply it well…"
John K. replied to Shelley's discussion Removing glued carpet"If it gets hot enough to soften vinyl tile & glue, it will most likely melt or set the thin carpet fibers on fire."
John K. replied to Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium's discussion Anyone heard of Chippewa-Pultite storm and sash window latch?"Shameless and spammy."
John K. replied to Susan Hamilton's discussion Need Window Information"Of course if they were in great shape, the sills would be too.
Yes- wood storms perform well but you just cannot leave them in place for extended periods of time without some inspection & maintenance."
John K. replied to Susan Hamilton's discussion Need Window Information"What you describe sounds exactly like old wood storm windows.
They are hung from two clips at the top and swing out on slotted brackets at the bottom.
I wouldn't keep them unless they are removed often to inspect the sills.…"
John K. replied to Erin Braico's discussion Joint compound on plaster walls"I'm sure you'll be fine.
I can only see it peeling, chipping and flaking if the original surface is peeling, chipping and flaking."
John K. replied to Amanda Stroud's discussion Removing Caulk"I can't think of anything that will remove dried caulk from drywall without also damaging the drywall.
If it were mine, I'd scrape it off and repair the subsequent damage with a skim coat of mud, then prime & paint."
John K. replied to Amanda Stroud's discussion Removing Caulk"These are bare plaster walls? Even after Randall asked, you still haven't stated.
If so, I'd use a wallpaper steamer, then gently scrape.
Didn't you inspect the final work before paying him?"
John K. replied to Erin Braico's discussion Joint compound on plaster walls"Hamilton's just sounds like a brand of standard drywall compound ("mud"). Mud stays water soluble forever and can be smoothed with a damp sponge at any time after it dries. Once painted, it's nearly impossible to tell…"
John K. replied to Erin Braico's discussion Joint compound on plaster walls"I have no idea what any of you are talking about... I have had absolutely NO problems whatsoever using standard drywall compound ("mud") on any of my plaster walls over the last 21 years. Some areas over bare plaster, some over old…"
John K. replied to Phil's discussion I need advice on getting heat to a new 3rd floor bathroom"If you want 30 or 40% of the air to make to that bathroom, you'll need a duct that's roughly 30 or 40% of the size or the original and you'll need to add a damper to the original, after the new branch, to reduce the flow by a…"
John K. replied to John K.'s discussion [TIP] - Saving an opened tube of caulk"But that's my only point... the dried stuff on the end of the tip wilI not prevent the wet stuff behind it from eventually drying out. Silicone will go pretty fast... probably within a week the whole tube is cured.
I usually have…"
PeytonC replied to John K.'s discussion [TIP] - Saving an opened tube of caulk"fair enough. I'm not saying my method is better, i'm just saying what I do ;) I don't mind the pulling a little piece of caulk off the tip and haven't noticed any damage to the integrity of the caulk that is…"
John K. replied to James Mowery's discussion Almost time to start scraping the paint ..."I have 2-1/2" exposed clapboards. I used the grinder (Paint Shaver) about 15 years ago and indeed it was, by far, the quickest way to go. It had a high-speed rotary aluminum head with three adjustable carbide cutters and an…"
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