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Light bulbs

For what it's worth. I have been using the new florescent light bulbs lately and like them. In the table lamps in t...
36 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pilcheg
36 comments posted 19yrs posted by pilcheg

Strength of steel question

Whilst pounding the pavement on 18 wheels I came up with a little gadget purely as a fantasy thing. Picture something l...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by don
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by don

paperless drywall?

I happened to be strolling around Lowe's and I noticed this drywall called paperless mold resistant drywall. It see...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bitternut
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by bitternut

Is our builder gouging us on hardwood?

Hello, We are having a new home built and we are getting hardwood floors throughout, except the laundry room and bedroo...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by LicoriceTattoo
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by LicoriceTattoo

Wood for framing a waterproof deck?

Last question, I promise... the final plans for my deck, about 800 sf, calls for a waterproof surface that will be tile...
40 comments posted 19yrs
posted by RimaNeas
40 comments posted 19yrs posted by RimaNeas

Drafting Services (2025 Update)

-- Anthony Ippolito Architectural Drafting Services snipped-for-privacy@bellsouth.net Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Use...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ippolitoa
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by ippolitoa

Remove Wax from Brick

Oh boy I spilled a bunch of candle wax on the red brick hearth. Anyone know how I can get the wax off before she finds o...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Depputyy_Dumbyaa_Daawg
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by Depputyy_Dumbyaa_Daawg

Compound Miter Saw

I am having a house built but have decided to leave some of the finishing work for myself. I will be adding crown moldi...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bob
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

Extending existing wall studs

I am working on completing drawings for a home in the east end of Toronto. I am showing the existing roof being taken o...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by baddad327
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by baddad327

Phone service tech questions

I'm rehabbing a light commercial building and I want to install telco access into it to avoid messy installations i...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by custom4173
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by custom4173

Collar tie in a concrete roof

I have a concrete roof (40X20) where my client wants a vaulted ceiling. The ridge line is aprallel to the 40 ft. line R...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mcardone02
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by mcardone02

New photos of our house

Hello, everyone! I've added a few posts to my blog in case anyone is interested in checking out the latest photos o...
82 comments posted 19yrs
posted by linux4all
82 comments posted 19yrs posted by linux4all

Icynene dealer in Victoria Texas

Hello Group, I am trying to find an Icynene contractor/dealer located in or close to Victoria Texas. Dose anyone have a...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by brujan
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by brujan

Bathroom Light Fixture

Hi, I have a new house but my electrician bailed on me before installing the last few ligth fixtures. The only problem...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by smk01
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by smk01