Ask Dave

If you are a member please feel free to ask Dave any question you have concerning your home renovations or construction projects. Or, if your question is about upholstering, Dave's wife, Frances, will be happy to answer it. He or she will respond to your questions personally, usually within two or three days (often within an hour, if Dave's at the computer). Our Dad used to say, “There is no such thing as a stupid question” (more on this). So don't feel bad about asking.

If you are having any difficulty with our site or cannot find what you're looking for on our site, you can send an email to Dan, Dave's brother and webmaster, who will assist you (click here).

Dan even added a little form for those people who simply want to complain.

If the question has a general interest to people, we will post your question and Dave's or Frances' answer below. Or an entire article will be written on the subject.

Here are some of Dave's answers to questions our members have already asked:

For a rapid search of our entire web site, use the search box near the top of this page.

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Hi, I'm Dave Osborne. With over 50 years experience as a journeyman carpenter, foreman and contractor in heavy construction I enjoyed working with apprentices and sharing the tricks of the trade that others shared with me. Now I get emails from Members all over the world and we include many of my answers in our Free Monthly Newsletters. Some of my answers include drawings and instructions specific to a project, but may also answer your questions. I use correct construction terminology, so you can confidently inform your building supply dealers or contractors exactly what you need.