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Block wall stuccoing
I want to do some very simple stucco over block. I will pour a footer with rebar, let it dry, first course it, then build the blocks in an asymmetrical Southwest pattern with openings, and rolling...
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Radiant heating (boiler) vs. Forced air
I currently have radiant heating in our home and have been quoting prices for a separate AC unit (space pack) installed. At the recent received quotes of $6000 to $8000, it got me thinking about the...
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gas boiler -- supply and return
I own a small building with 3 apartments and 3 separate gas boiler hot water radiator heat systems. Each boiler has a circulator pump that is attached to a pipe that goes into the side of the boiler...
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high efficiency boiler
I'm replacing an old boiler with a new high efficiency condensing boiler. The old system had 1 circulator pump, the new boiler installation manual shows 2 circulator pumps. One for the boiler loop and...
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questions about concrete
I am planning to pour concrete between two structures. the back and one side is basement wall (cement blocks) on other side is concrete slab with aluminum storage shed. the space is 11' x 3.5' and I...
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Harbor Freight cordless drills
I see they are only in 18 or 19.2 volts. Wonder what happened to the 12, and 14.4 volt models? I have a couple 12 volters I use for turning screws, and they have lasted a long time. Since they often...
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Radial Arm Table
I'd like to replace my radial arm table and fence, it's been a long time. Any suggestions? I'm thinking of finding a cheap hollow core door (because they are generally true and not warped) and putting...
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Need advice on installing dock floats
I want to add some additional floats to my dock to raise it. I am looking for ideas of how to get the floats under the dock. The dock currently sits about 3-6 inches above the water. I want to add a...
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Stucco Refinishing
I am turning a porch that was originally part of the outside wall of the house, into an interior room. I want to make the two walls that are now stucco, look smoother. Does not have to be drywall...
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Water hammer causing black water in sink/toilet/shower?
I installed a sprinkler timer on a silcock outside the house, to irrigate some new grass seed I planted. When the timer turns the water on, there is a brief episode of water hammer before the water...
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AC compressor
My 1986 Lennox AC compressor unit just stopped running, the fan isnt running and no noise comes from the unit, I reset the breakers and the thermostat is the old round analog Honywell, its calling for...
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Who was your Mentor And what was he like?
Mine was an old finish carpenter named Walter Gaskell. One of the real old-style, old-timers. He did finish-work in some of the finest buildings in Sarasota, Florida in the 20s-40s, I think he said....
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Makita or HF or Primecell
My Makita cordless drill is getting tired. Or, more likely, the batteries are wearing out. My options include: 1) put up with it 2) Use only corded drills from now on 3) Buy more batteries either at...
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Table fan repair
I have an oscillating table fan that recently stopped working. I'll probably just buy an new one, but wondered if anyone here might have any useful suggestions. The fan's performance didn't degrade...
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Funky math problem
From 1980 until 2008 the declared reserves of Opec producers has doubled. At the same time oil exploration has declined and new discoveries are just about zero. Work that math.
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