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Scott W

Hopewell, NJ
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  • Scott W
    Followed 7 people on Dec 31, 2012
  • After painting kitchen "Latte"
  • Putting up the crown moulding. It is a blue color before you prime it.
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  • Inside corner on complete work. Can you see my seams? 1
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Foam Crown Moulding....It' so easy. Completed job pictures

Installing foam crown moulding, its so EASY and the kitchen was under $100 Completed Pictures Added ...»

I am installing styrofoam crown moulding for the second time. This time in my kitchen. If you love the look of crown moulding but don't have the skill or $$ for wood this is a great alternative.It looks just like high end crown moulding after you paint it. It is so easy because the back is flat for easy cutting and positioning. I took some before,during and after pictures.I buy the crown moulding from www.creativecrown.com ...»P.S. I don't work for them nor did they ask me to endorse them.

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  • Scott W
    Commented on Dec 03, 2012
    Having put up quite a bit of crown molding both composite, pine and hardwood, I'm keen to ...»
    giving this a try.

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Exteriors: Macadam Contractor

I want to have a true macadam drive installed and cannot find a contractor in the area that does this. Tar and chip is not macadam and the only contractor I know of that does the true ...»
process is in Rhode Island. The description of the process is at: (http://www.larrytorti.com/pavingsystem.htm)

True macadam looks like a gravel driveway but is much more durable and should cost about a 1/3 as much as asphalt. If there is someone that knows of a contractor, please let me know and thank you!

Scott W
Scott W Hopewell, NJ
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  • Scott W
    Commented on Oct 10, 2012
    I see that you didn't mention macadam in your article and that's not surprising given that it ...»
    is more of an east coast application. The New Jersey Turnpike was originally paved as macadam although is being replaced over time. I'm looking for a contractor that knows how to install macadam in the Central NJ area.

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Gardening: How do I get rid of this grass?

So this is jumping up all over my lawn and short of pulling each and every one, is there something that will kill it?
Scott W
Scott W Hopewell, NJ
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  • Scott W
    Commented on Jun 30, 2012
    Okay. Thank you. I see that there are a number of products out there so I'll read the labels ...»
    and figure out what I have...

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Gardening: Trenching for Downspouts

Where I live we have a high water table and a significant problem with water absorption in the soil. Sump pumps are the norm and run every 90 seconds or so to keep water out of the ...»
basement - I have two with battery backup to prevent flooding in the event of a power outage.

I am considering installing underground drainage tube to take the downspout runoff and route it to a section of the lawn where it can drain away normally. I intended to use rigid PVC pipe but have heard that professional installers use the flexible pipe. My concern is that the flexible pipe is not smooth on the inside and had a potential for settling and creating low spots. I suspected that I could direct bury the rigid PVC but would have to encase the flexible in gravel. Anyone done this or had it done? Thoughts?

Scott W
Scott W Hopewell, NJ
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  • Scott W
    Commented on May 18, 2012
    Thanks for all the replies. Flex pipe seems to make sense from a cost perspective as well as ...»
    ease of installation. What about the stone? What size is recommended?

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Outdoor Living: Hot Tub Wiring

I am installing a hot tub in the back yard and have the GFI breaker panel for mounting on the outside of the house. I believe that the panel must be at least 5 feet from the tub but is ...»
there a maximum distance? Right now I look to be 51 or 52 feet from the tub to the panel on the house and want to make sure that this is not too far.

Scott W
Scott W Hopewell, NJ
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  • Scott W
    Commented on Apr 17, 2012
    Thanks somuch for the reply. Our local Inspector is usually overwhelmed and I hate to bother ...»
    him with questions like this one. I'll keep this within 50' when I submit for the permit. Thanks again!

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What to use for weatherstripping garage doors?

My garage doors are quite drafty and there is a 1/4" gap in some places. I have looked at a couple of types of weatherstripping but is there something that is better than what I am seeing at HD and Lowes?

Scott W
Scott W Hopewell, NJ
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  • Scott W
    Commented on Jan 11, 2012
    I didn't realize that Van Doren is right around the corner from me. What a nice discovery. ...»
    Thanks again.

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Cleaning & Organization: I recently moved into a house that had a basement french drain installed in 2005.

The basement floor was removed around the perimeter and repoured with some sort of concrete that seems to have never fully hardened. My problem is that it does not matter how much I ...»
sweep, the top seems to turn to fine dust and I have a concrete dust cloud in the basement. I don't know if the concrete was mixed or installed correctly but I could not see paint sticking to it. Is there a way to seal this somehow?

Scott W
Scott W Hopewell, NJ
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  • Scott W
    Commented on Dec 07, 2011
    After reading further, I see that H&C® Concrete Stain Solid Color Water-Based also comes in ...»
    clear. I suspect that this is the product Charles? Thanks again.

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Electrical & Lighting: I have a 150amp load center in a 22 year old home with 2 available slots.

I am wondering if I should have the panel replaced with a 200amp load center or add a 100amp subpanel. Is there a guideline or rule of thumb on this? I have underground to the house and ...»
my concern is that both the service to the house and from the meter socket is adequate.

Scott W
Scott W Hopewell, NJ
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  • Scott W
    Commented on Oct 30, 2011
    I should have added that we are planning on adding a family room and another 4 car ...»
    garage/workshop so I will definately need additional capacity.

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