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Turn you compact excavator into a loader

Hello my name is Steve Ellis; I have a revolutionary NEW implement designed for a bucket with a thumb attachment for co...
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posted by cascadesteve
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Plumbing and venting costs

Hi, I am in the process of building a new home and had to fire the plumber because of the terrible job he was doing. By...
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posted by girisharora
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Central Air Install

Hi, I will be upfront and admit that I don't know much about Central Air. I have a HVAC guy wanting to put in the f...
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posted by girisharora
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Solid wood (interior) door - into Dutch door

I want an interior dutch door, and to my dismay am surprised at how expensive they are. I went to HD and saw they sell...
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posted by dgcam55
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Addition of Load Center / Outdoor Electrical Box

I am building an addition on to my house. I am ready to install the electrical and have decided on a Load Center. I als...
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posted by croy.reeves
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Off Topic: Cost to drag one pound across country

I have a 2001 V6 Toyota Tacoma with a trailer that weighs about 2000 pounds. Is there any way to know what each additio...
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posted by hansonnosnah
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Water Heater Vent

My plumber assured me that a vent made of 4" PVC running out through the roof would be sufficient to vent a tankless ho...
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posted by crhras
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by crhras

Cement Pad Thickness for Water Tanks?

I'm installing two water tanks. One is an 8' Diameter 2500 Gallon tank and the other is a 12' Diameter 5000...
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posted by scott-i
27 comments posted 20yrs posted by scott-i

cedar shingle cutting jig for gable end sidewalls

We're shingling the sidewalls of a house with northern white cedar shingles. Does anyone have a suggestion for a ji...
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posted by mchappe
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by mchappe

Origin of 4' module and 16" OC?

I'm just curious if anyone knows where the standard for 16" OC stud spacing and 4 foot plywood widths came from? Si...
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posted by unknown
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by unknown

How does cement work?

How does cement REALLY work? I know it involves a complex chemical reaction in which water plays an important role. How...
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posted by leemeng
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by leemeng

Working with PVC pipe

Hello, I had some PVC pipe left over from a project and my kids discovered it was fun to play with. Having cut it into...
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posted by jamesh03
36 comments posted 20yrs posted by jamesh03

Number of layers on roof

Does anyone know what the maximum number of layers on a roof is in NY (Long Island)? Is there a code for this and if so...
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posted by no
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texture hopper

Sirs: was looking for a site that can give me instructions. Thanks in advance.
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posted by froybal
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by froybal