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DIY Jackhammers
A friend needs about 60 feet of a city sidewalk removed. I suggested he rent a jackhammer and I'd help. We're both fit and husky. I plan to handle the hammer. Any tricks or techniques I should...
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strong concrete block walls
Hello, I will build a concrete block wall 4 blocks high for a garage. Three of the courses will be below grade. I want to make this wall as strong as practically possible. (I could not use a poured...
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Old ceiling tile
Does anyone know the proper name for the old perforated beaverboard type ceiling tile? I have only seen it in 12x12 pattern mostly in older buildings and homes. Thanks in advance. K
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Concrete drive saga LAST POST
At the risk of getting an admonition from my friend the moderator, I just wanted to say just last evening I had a visit from the 2 principals. They did in fact agree with one of you knowledgeable...
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Aggregate Weight Comparison
A friend is having new foot drains installed around his house. The contractor is using a dark stone (round rock) aggregate that's about 8 times larger than number 57 gravel which I think is...
 
40 gal just not enough: Replacing water heater for 2400 sq home. Family of 2 adults + 2 children
Ok, our 40 gal gas water heater is failing. About 10 years old, which I hear is ok. But every time I talk to someone about their 40 gal water heater, they all complain that they run out of hot water...
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P2R phillips bit -- what is it?
Found these among my 1/4-inch driver bits. Tried to use them for #2 phillips screws and snapped off a couple. What are these for? Thanks, FBt
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What do you call the spring loaded L-shaped pin that holds the ramp/door
thingamidgig. aka "wtf do I have a utility trailer for".
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Skirt on the house
Have been putting this off for 2 years now. Getting a bit expensive due to heating and AC bills. The house has no skirt around the pier and beam perimeter. Getting bids now over the next week or 2...
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Tarmac/Asphalt difference?
Anyone know what is the difference between tarmac and asphalt?
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Re-Roofing a Geodesic Dome
I am working on a Geodesic Dome Re-Roof. I did the construction several years ago to 2 attached buildings. (both vented with cora ridge and doing fine) The Geodesic Dome is nasty.....There is no...
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DIY concrete mixer motor?
I'm thinking about building a homemade rig for small batch concrete jobs- something that would rotate a 5-gallon bucket would be fine (nice and compact, and if needed I can just dump the bucket...
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Beam size
I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on the proper size and min opening between...
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Concrete driveway saga continues
No bluster. But just today after 20 e-mails and a dozen phone calls did they finally say they were coming to look it over. It is 4:30PM CST and still no show. I cancelled my appointments with my...
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Best Floor Insulation?
When I built my house I insulated the the floor with R19 fiberglass batts. Rodents have - over the years - torn must of it down. I want to insulate once more and never again after that. What would be...
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