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Kerridge K8 Trading software

Anyone use this? What are your experiences, problems?
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posted by uknut
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by uknut

stucco before roofing?

Hello, I have contracted an addition to my home and the general just gave me his proposed punch list. He has the instal...
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posted by DIYMark
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by DIYMark

Polish

Need a red switch and don't have one in stock? Red finger polish will work and last forever. It works well on your...
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posted by pilcheg
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by pilcheg

Uncooperative homeowner

I did a project for a homeowner who refuses to give me access to the home to complete my work, but they have paid me al...
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posted by tcconde
34 comments posted 20yrs posted by tcconde

mortar alternatives - Mason Bond

What are the pros and cons of using a product like this for large-scale 8x8x16 CMU construction? Specifically, would it...
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posted by kevinfishburne
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by kevinfishburne

Method to jack up barn ceiling.

What is the best way to jack up a 10ft ceiling inexpensively? I have used a hydraulic jack under 4x4 on end, which work...
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posted by martyscher
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by martyscher

OT - Water well pump

Talked to a few people in the area. Drought here, some wells are running dry, some are running into water not fit for c...
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posted by spamyourself
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by spamyourself

wood deck to carry motorcycle weight?

Hello, This probably isn't what you thought it would be. I need to photograph a biker on his bike. To do this, I ne...
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posted by nakins
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by nakins

Hood

Hello, Would you please tell me all about stove hoods. I need a stove hood that is self-contained- is there such a thin...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by paminifarm3
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by paminifarm3

Router templates

I would like to cut several exact pieces of thin wood (approx 22) using a router. Any suggestions on how to make the te...
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posted by <doccook
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by <doccook

Object to the filling in of West Waterloo Dock

The historic Liverpool Docks are threatened. http://www.saveliverpooldocks.co.uk Please submit an objection to the fill...
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posted by NOSPAM
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by NOSPAM

double wall house construction details

i&#39;m about to embark on a project involving building a superinsulated house with double 2x4 wall construction. The w...
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posted by briankontio
30 comments posted 20yrs posted by briankontio

Water Well Pressure Tank

Hi All, Hope this is an ok place to post this, if not, sorry: I&#39;m about to build a new house and this house will re...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by cain.alan
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by cain.alan