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Grass Paver Unit Cost

Anyone know the approximate installed unit cost for grass pavers in Florida?
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posted by a0h9rjone
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Septic tank/field

I hope this question isn't too far off topic. If it is I would appreciate suggestions of what other groups might be...
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posted by hebinwi
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by hebinwi

Steel building questions

My wife and I are considering a steel building for our new house. We're thinking 5000 sqft, a 50x100 building (we h...
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posted by brianlanning
33 comments posted 20yrs posted by brianlanning

Structural Engineering

Are you in need of structural engineering services? We have extensive experience with industrial, commercial, and resden...
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posted by structdes
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by structdes

Buying groups

What is the advantage of being part of a buyer's group like "Do it best" for a dealer versus buying from a regular d...
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posted by build_products
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by build_products

Concrete garage base

I want to lay a garage base at the bottom of my garden, for my motorbikes. It is 25 metres from the road side so delive...
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posted by viagrabuddy
93 comments posted 20yrs posted by viagrabuddy

No more sweating--plumbing question

I am building a new home and in the past did all of the final plumbing connections. I used to sweat the connections on...
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posted by <doccook
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by <doccook

Evaluating bids for concrete driveway

Have obtained 2 bids for an approx 3400 sq ft driveway Both bids specify 4" of 4000# concrete, finished and sealed, wit...
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posted by allan230
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by allan230

Help needed

Can anyone here help?? I need a link or information that will guide me in installing sheetrock on the ceiling of a room...
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posted by bealls-2001
33 comments posted 20yrs posted by bealls-2001

Perc testing?

I&#39;m trying to determine &#39;exactly&#39; what PERC testing (guess it stands for perculation) is and how it effects...
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posted by pc-dc-doc
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by pc-dc-doc

detached garage insulation- vapor barrier needed?

I have a wood framed detached garage that I would like to insulate. I only plan on heating it a few times a year when I...
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posted by beerguzzler50
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by beerguzzler50

Garage door repair with enclosed torsion spring

I have a Wayne-Dalton garage door that had a door cable jump the roller up on top. It wrapped up in one of the door rol...
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posted by f1copeland
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by f1copeland

how to finish basement floor with a drain

Please help. We are planning on finishing our basement but there is a drain with a 3-4&#39; pipe running from the heate...
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posted by andjudtry
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by andjudtry

Hidden Deck Fasteners

I am building a cedar deck which will be about a foot and a half off the ground (hard to work underneath). I have been...
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posted by ryan_at_opc
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by ryan_at_opc