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• What is in solid glue-down cork tile ?

  My wife and I are looking to install a glue down solid cork tile in our on-grade basement. Finding it hard to get definite answers. 1. Is there formaldehyde or…

• Glue down cork tile in new basement

  Wondering what the best adhesives are for gluing down cork tile on 1 year old concrete floor in walk out basement. Environmentally friendly vs superior bonding, or hopefully the same…

• How to Choose an Electric Water Heater

  I'm looking for an electric hot water heater that is efficient and not too expensive. Not interested in heat pump type, just basic efficient model. The two suppliers we deal…

• Best transparent water-based stain for new clear cedar siding?

  Does anybody know about SDF enviro stain? How does it compare to other water base stains? Job location is just above Kingston NY, concerned about blackening, or I'd probably go…

• Wood floor in bathroom

  I'm installing a new rift and quarter sawn white oak 3" floor in my new home and I'm going to use wood for bathroom floor as well. i was planing…

• RedGard in bathroom?

  I installed Hardie backer above the bathtub, with no barrier behind backer, and I'm thinking that RedGard might be a good idea before tile. Any thoughts on this? Btw, I…

• Good non-venting range hood?

  I'm looking for a non venting hood for tight house with HRV exhaust in kitchen. Range is electric. Any ideas?

• Low EMF electric stoves, water heaters, and dryers?

  Trying to find low EMF dryer, stove, and hot water heater. Is there a difference or are they all close to the same? Thanks, ben

• Rock wool insulation advice?

  I'm building a house for my wife and myself and I'm about to start insulation using mineral wool. Exterior walls are 2 X 4 studs w/ tyvek house wrap, 2"…