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plastic storage tanks and algae
My galvanized metal storage tank is starting to rust through. So far two spots have shown up which are weeping. about the size of a quarter. I am looking into the plastic storage tanks. My tank is...
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Redoing garage concrete floor
How does one redo a concrete floor in an existing garage? My old floor was shifting and cracking all over the place due to the soil. The floor was divided into 6 segments and at the joints gaps of 1...
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Image Stone Fireplace Surrounds
Anyone preparing to remodel or doing new contruction that seeks a fireplace surround - mantle needs to take a look at these. Image Stone Company is selling off at auction over 50 sets. They retail...
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Good Choice of Wireless Infrared Camera ?
For security purposes, I need to select a good , reliable, Wireless Infrared Camera. It needs to work well in the daytime, and decently at night. It can only be wireless, and should send a signal...
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Submersible wire instead of UF
I will be running power from a house to a well house/shop. I have a roll of 8/3 w ground and 6/3 with ground submersible wire that I used in well pump installations. Since I have no further use for...
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Boarding some of the loft
Hi all I have just had 270mm of loft insulation fitted but want to put back about 6 loft boards for storage purposes. With the insulation being so high now I cannot see the joists without removing...
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Direct TV Antenna Questions
I looked for a more proper group to post this in, but could not find a better group. I figured some folks here would know about Direct TV antennas. Ok, first I know next to NOTHING about satellite tv...
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Wiring size for new panel
I have an existing shop that has a 200amp panel. Iam now building a house that is 40 ft from the shop. What wire size would be needed? Should i run the new panel as a sub panel?...
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Paving Moulds
(Pty) Ltd: Paving Moulds Create your own diy concrete paving, wall cladding and patio paving with our robust moulds. Do it yourself at a fraction of the cost of using a building contractor! paving...
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RUICAN sand casting
NINGBO RUICAN MACHINERY COMPANY cover different foundries and machining factories based on different casting process: investment casting, sand casting and pressure die casting, gravity casting, as...
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Grout instead of Stucco?
We are looking at a short sale home that was built here in Florida in 2006. It was a builder's spec home and never lived in. I'll copy and paste an opinion that one person had after looking at...
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Septic Tank Riser Question
Evening Construction Experts! It=92s the perfect late summer evening, and I am sitting out on my deck looking at my beautiful yard=85all except the for the septic tank riser that is sticking out 24...
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Water Heater(s) vent question
I currently have one (NG)water heater in the basement venting into an unlined chimney. I am adding a second one on the second floor for the hot water needs for an upstairs apartment. As I understand...
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seals for casement windows
Any suggestion for source generic rubber and plastic seals for clad casement windows?
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how to know if unknown wire is "neutral or ground"?
I'm trying to add an outlet from 2 wires that are just hanging out of the wall. I followed the wires to the attic and only one wire goes to the attic. The other wire went somewhere else. I tested...
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