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Blue
8/12/2010 11:42:28 AM PDT

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Hi Carter, Thinking of you. Carter, curious about this, when installing/replacing kitchen flooring: ? - Should flooring be placed under existing kitchen cabinets or only newly installed ones. ? - Does the type of flooring material determine this decision. ? - Is there a dramatic difference in the final results when comparing one to the other. Also, my "Carter 2010" calendar is coming your way for signing since sadly no Carter in Chicago appearance is in site - thank you and I appreciate it again very much. Take care wherever you might be now and talk to you later. Always with a HUG, Susan

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Rick in Traverse City
8/12/2010 9:30:35 AM PDT

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Hello Carter, My family lives here in your home town of Traverse City. We have a very unique situation in more than one way. First, we own a house that used to be a school house. It’s over 100 years old. In 2003, we added on and since then, I have been doing renovations in the original portion. And now in the newer portion also. Why? Well, in August of 2006 we were blessed with a set of twins. They’ll be 4 next week. And last year we learned that we were expecting triplets! Sadly, 5 months into the term, we lost one. So now we have TWO sets of twins- one just turned a year old, and the other set will be 4 years old next week. This March, we had a major downfall, and event that nearly took my life away from me. A quick overview- I have always been very healthy and in very good shape. This past March, I suddenly became very ill, and within a day, was admitted to the hospital. I went straight to the ICU, and ended up on life support two days after entering the hospital. After 4 da

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Glenn
8/11/2010 11:38:22 AM PDT

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Hi Carter Looking for any info that you can give on the custom made master bedroom. Materials and size.

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Vallynne
8/10/2010 10:36:31 PM PDT

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Hi Carter. I am a teacher in Lancaster California. To help make my classroom more user friendly and safe for my students, I would like to build cubbies along one wall for them to store their backpacks and jackets when not in use. I have no idea what do to or how to go about this. I have priced out units which cost up to 500$ or more. As a teacher doing this one my own, I can't afford that. Can you help me with some ideas on how to build them inexpensively? Thank you. Valerie Stancliffe - 6th grade teacher in Lancaster, CA

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carter
8/20/2010 6:10:01 PM PDT

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If it were me and I was on a tight budjet I would basically use all ply wood. Cut down the plywood for the top and use it to make the sides and panels underneath to support it and screw it all together. Then paint it and install hooks for backpacks and jackets. This all depends on your ability to do this yourself or find someone who can. Also you could try a second hand store or a habitat for humanity store and see if you could find something. Good luck with your project and school year Valerie, co.

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ubrokit
8/10/2010 7:07:44 PM PDT

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Hello Carter: I have had ceremic tile floor now in my bathroom for 2 yrs now.Trouble is some of the orginial grout is ok,but the other half I have had to replace twice now and I am on my third attempt at replacing the grout again in that area.I would like to know if you have any suggestions for me to try different before I rip the entire floor and start from scratch again.The area were the grout keeps coming out isnt near any water.

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carter
8/20/2010 6:00:40 PM PDT

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Commonly what happens is either the subfloor underneath is moving in that area and causing the grout to pop out. The other common issue may be that the original grount was not set correctly and the old grout was not cleaned out enough in order to provide enough area for the new grout to bond well. Of course it is hard to know for sure with out actually looking at it. Hope this helps, co.

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Blue
8/10/2010 11:01:33 AM PDT

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Hi Carter, Thinking of you and that means I'm sending you a hug. Hope you are traveling someplace interesting and enjoying yourself just a little as well. Carter, curious about this please: ? - Is kitchen lighting a consideration before you position kitchen cabinets. ? - Which do you place first, the upper or lower kitchen cabinets. ? - Why does one placement come before the other. Take care and talk to you later. Always with a HUG, Susan

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carter
8/20/2010 5:56:03 PM PDT

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Yes definitely, lighting and cabinet placement should be considered as needing to work together with each other. Whether it be the general working area can lights, pendant lights over the island, sink lighting, or under the cabinet lighting. Usually upper cabinets are placed first, it is easier to work on them when the lowers are not in. Take care, co.

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dpgaunt
8/9/2010 9:46:15 PM PDT

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Carter: I am involved in an incredibly exciting project in Cadillac, MI, not far from your hometown. The project will bring together the efforts of military veterans, the historical society, and downtown revitalization committees, all to create an opportunity to provide a place of employment for the developmentally disabled and cognitively impaired in the community. It will involve refurbishing a 100-year-old train depot with incredible character but many needs, currently owned and used by the AMVETS, and creating a unique cafe/gift shop. Knowing your skills in building and refurbishing, your love of northern Michigan, and your willingness to assist those in need, I am hopeful you will find some intrigue in this project for one of your shows. Please respond and I will discuss the many exciting components of this project. Dr. David Gaunt, Board Member After 26 Project 501(c)(3)non profit organization

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carter
8/20/2010 5:44:04 PM PDT

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I appreciate the invitation to be apart of the project David. We have only done one show up in Northern Michigan, about two years ago, and it was challenging to get everyone on board. If we do by chance get the opportunity to do something again I'll keep you in mind. Thanks for considering me, co.

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Jeff Lakeman
8/7/2010 2:58:05 PM PDT

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Thanks for responding to my post about making some furniture for a big new house here. I still think it would make a great episode of Carter Can. FYI...I told you the house would be finished in January....not so....ran into some issues with CAMA (Coastal Area Management Authority) concerning the location of the pool versus the dunes....has delayed the project by a month or two. Will keep you posted in case we luck out and get a chance for you and your miracle workers to make some furniture for us.

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carter
8/20/2010 5:37:41 PM PDT

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Thanks for the post Jeff, good luck on the project and hope things go as well as possible with the CAMA, co.

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Blue
8/5/2010 8:40:00 AM PDT

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Hi Carter, Thinking of you today as August arrived - almost two years this month since I met you in Chicago. Hoping you have a blue sky day wherever you are. I am enjoying watching the "Carter Can" episodes airing on both Saturday and Sunday mornings now - on early but all good. Carter, curious about this: ? - What is "drywall" made of. ? - Is this product used for ceilings too. Take care in your travels - talk to you later. Always with a HUG, Susan

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carter
8/20/2010 5:35:23 PM PDT

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Day is going pretty good so far. Drywall is made up of Gypsum plaster and pressed between paper. Drywall is also known as sheetrock and gypsum board, and is definitely used on the ceiling. Take care, co.

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jodi1950
8/5/2010 3:58:36 AM PDT

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Hi Carter..I am the chairman of our go green committee at work I work in a large grocery store in Greenwich Township N.J. We are committed to becoming more eologically friendly. Any suggestion for us? We meet every two weeks to share ideas and I would love to bring something from you to the table. Thnak you, JoAnn Williams

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carter
8/20/2010 5:31:13 PM PDT

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Well lets see, for a grocery store, there is a few things that you could do. Having a recycling area for paper, cans and glass is one. Also change lighting to cfl's if you have incadescent bulbs and using earth friendly cleaning products. Others that cost more would be making sure that the faucets in the bathroom are the timed motion sensored kind, and that the building has enough insulation above the ceiling, if it is possible to access it. Basically a lot of it is thinking about what uses energy and could it be changed to use less. This should green things up a bit for you, co.

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