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remove morter marks

My builder carried out a messy pointing job on by facing brickwork. How can re remove the dried out mortar. Removing it...
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posted by yza82REMOVE
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by yza82REMOVE

Shade Cloth: How will it last

Hello, Just curious if anyone has used the stuff and how long it lasts in the sun (talking UV deterioration.)
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posted by jim.foltz
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by jim.foltz

Fire Safety for Rigid Insulation Above Slab

I am planning a subfloor for my basement, and am trying to determine whether to use enginereed panels (i.e. Dricore) or...
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posted by rlazorko
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by rlazorko

Need Info on Commercial Construction Lead

Hi, I am in Texas and looking to get leads on Gas station and convenient stores that will be or are under construction i...
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posted by email824
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by email824

GFCI operation question

the way a GFCI functions, would it trip if a bad connection were made to it ? (if say, a terminal with the hot or neutr...
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posted by Methos
104 comments posted 20yrs posted by Methos

Cottage supports are shifting and heaving

I currently have a 30 yr old seasonal two story log cottage sitting on cedar posts which are either sitting on bedrock...
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posted by franksnews
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by franksnews

Framing Recessed Electrical Panel

Hello, I'm moving our electrical meter/panel, and burying the service. The new combo-box is semi-flush. UG conduit...
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posted by anybody
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by anybody

Kitchen Cabinet

Hello, How do you build a kitchen cabinet and counter top for a stand-alonge dishwasher. Or Where can you purchase a kit...
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posted by paminifarm3
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by paminifarm3

2 story construction in the south

I hear that a 2 story is more economical to build than a 1 story. Does any know this to be correct and if so, why? We wi...
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posted by pikejessica
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by pikejessica

fence posts, quick dry cement & rainy weather

Hello, I need to install some fence posts. I'm in Florida and we're in hurricane season. That means it rains almost eve...
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posted by mztress
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by mztress

roof thrust problem

I am building a 20 foot wide barn with a gambrel roof. The trusses are specially engineered so that no chords are neede...
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posted by jbusboom
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by jbusboom

spray foam costs

I got prices for spray foam and batt insulation. Very expensive to go with spray foam. For a garage that is 30' wid...
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posted by derek234
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by derek234

Chalk

Where can I buy thick Chalk. I need to use it for drawing and marking on a cemented floor of a house. I am trying to de...
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posted by yza82REMOVE
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by yza82REMOVE

Oak tongue and Groove flooring

I just finished installing my 3/4" oak tongue and groove flooring and wanted to know if I need or should fill the small...
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posted by <doccook
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by <doccook

WTB: Assorted items

I am looking to redo my basement suite in laminate hardwood flooring and also the two rooms in updated carpets( 3 rooms...
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posted by lostconnection
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by lostconnection