Category Archives: Ask Jake

How do I install new cabinets with old soffits that don’t fit correctly?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Hi Jake, I have no idea about reno and stuff but we bought and moved in a 18 year old house two months ago. At first I thought we were just going to take out carpet and put in laminate. … Continue reading →

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Can I use Tyvack under the Styrofoam or leave the selvage?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Jake- I am preparing to reside in an older house. Built around the mid 20′s it has oak planking as original sheathing. Then 15lb felt and something similar to selvage in a pattern to look like brick siding. Can I … Continue reading →

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How do I know if a stone fireplace was built structurally sound?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Hi, Jake. I bought a house with a second story pre-fab fireplace surrounded by a stone hearth and faced with stone averaging 1 3/4″ thick on the sides and front all the way to the ceiling which is vaulted. The … Continue reading →

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