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Framing for Triangle/Trapazoid windows
------------------------------------- I'm wondering about the framing of Triangle/Trapazoid windows in gable end walls and gable dormers. Building is in WA state (Pierce County). Cathedral ceilings...
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Fein tools?
I see many paid promotional infomercials on late-night TV touting the MultiMaster power tool by Fein. I'm always highly skeptical of anything advertised so ubiquitously, but that aside, I'd never...
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Granite countertop
My spartan kitchen just does not have enough cabinets. A relative gave me a sink-type base cabinet that nearly matches those in the kitchen now. Of course, it has no countertop. My plan is for that...
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Electrical Boxes and Lighting
I am installing lamps in front of my gruage. I have the wires run, and I am putting in the boxes now. I have two 4in boxes that I want to install. Is it required (code) that the boxes sit directly...
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Hinges for Rehanging Kitchen Cabinet Doors
Hello I am repainting my kitchen cabinets. The cabinets are solid wood. They are original cabinets for 1955 ( when the house was built) I took all the doors off the cabinets along with the hinges. I...
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JACKHAMMER EXPERIENCE ?
Has anyone ever used a H.F. LARGE jackhammer AND a Bosch Brute jackhammer? I need to break up some limestone and harder rocks underground. I already bought a H.F. unit but haven't gotten it yet. Has...
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Heater in Bathroom Panasonic Whisper Warm ?
Hello I am about to have my bathroom remolded. My wife would like to add a heater to the bathroom. The home has a forced air gas furnace and the batroom has a vent in it. We rarely turn the house...
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10/3 uf-b
------------------------------------- i just run 10/3 uf-b from my house to a 12x16.. i have a sub box out there that the 10/3 is ran to. i have 4 single 20 amps 1 is 3 pulgs and 1 is for a ac unit....
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FREE monthly update regarding construction data
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Advice needed on painting outdoor teak furniture.
A client wants her heavy teak outdoor chairs painted (low lustre) white. I asked Benjamin Moore what primer and paint they'd recommend I use. They said that: "Due to the nature of teak being an "oily"...
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Housing starts and "natural population growth" (aka land depletion)
A number of articles on the economic situation claim that "natural population growth" justifies and/or will absorb surplus housing starts in the current market. In general, housing starts, i.e. new...
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Plans
Below is a link to the plans. The 38' wide version is the one I would want to build but with 6x6 posts in two rows down the center every 8' I suspect it was designed to hold hay. I'd like to make a...
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Source for 55 gallon plastic drum ?
I would like to own a 55 gallon drum , preferably made of plastic. I want this to be able to haul K-1 kerosene fuel for my oil heaters. I suppose I could use a metal drum but prefer the plastic as it...
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Seven Surprising Stay-Home Salaries
Seven Surprising Stay-Home Salaries The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that at last count, 13.7 million Americans were telecommuting. Only one in four had a formal agreement in place with...
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red brick redo
Does anyone know how to create the old world look of partially exposed red brick and stucco on an interior wall? I have a chimney I want to redecorate this way. Please help!!
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