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Outdoor Living: I want to tile my bath/shower surround.

when I install cement backer board do I need any other water proofing (other than the backerboard?

Commented on Mar 28, 2011
Thanks so much man. Understood I would need to 'mud' the corners of the tub surround...but I ...»
have seen new waterproofing products recenlty on the market. Like this orange underlayment...was not sure if backer board was sufficient.
Thanks.

Home Maintenance & Repairs: I have a poured concrete basement. What's the best way to insulate the walls before applying sheetrock to them?

Commented on Mar 28, 2011
Your studs need to be 'proud' of your concrete walls by at least and inch. ...»

insulate and moisture barrier, then sheetrock - google the 'how toos' of this type of project to avoid mold issues.

Kitchens: I need some tips on kitchen countertops, which is more durable and economical.

Commented on Mar 28, 2011
i'm a huge fan of corinan or any 'solid surface' brand. ...»

if you drop (set soemthing down hard) a dish on corian it is less likely to shatter but on concrete, quartz, or granite EVERYTHING breaks...not forgiving on your plates, glasses anything.

Gardening: What is the best way to remove wild violets from my lawn?

Commented on Mar 28, 2011
Vigro Weed n Feed - about $9.50 a bottlw @ Home Depot. ...»

Kills wild onions, broadleaf weeds, make your grass SUPER green.
Dont spray on your shrubs or flowery beds.
Apply when the groud is wet and when it will not rain for about 4 days for best results.

Real Estate: What is the easiest way to find a new home or apartment when moving to Phoenix Arizona thanks

Commented on Mar 28, 2011
99% of Phoenix is in foreclosure - have fun upgrading!

I just completed hardwood floors in my living room dining room and foyer It is beautiful I was thinking of marble

floors in the kitchen Are there any other materials that work well in a kitchen

Commented on Mar 28, 2011
What do you have in your kitchen now? ...»

If you drop a dish on a vinly or wood floor it may not break.
if you drop ANYTHING on tile (including PYREX) it will shatter.
tile is tuff on the knees if you are standing for sometime cooking or washing dishes.

I put hydraulic cement in a basement wall crack and it still leaks, although it has slowed down.

Should the hydraulic cement stop the leak completely? Should I re-do the patch?

Commented on Mar 28, 2011
water proof from the outside using tar and membrane products. ...»

This means you or a contractor will have to dig a DEEP hole to water proof the exterior side of your basement wall.

Outdoor Living: Our back deck needs work.

I am considering replacing the floor boards with either real wood (like we currently have) or the engineered wood. I have kids/dogs and i'm trying to limit maintenance and splinters.

Commented on Mar 28, 2011
On my deck I 'flpped' my deck boards to the NON weatherd side. ...»

Because the wood is pressure treated pine the underside was smooth like new.
They were dirty so I scrubbed the deck boards with bleach water, reinstalled and looks like I have a NEW deck. The used DECK SCREWS and not nails when I reinstalled.
The enginered deck boards are VERY expensive.

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