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Main Power Panel about face

I would like some idea of the difficulties a licensed electrician would face for this project. Existing main panel is m...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tbasc
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by tbasc

The center is not holding

. FWD from www.fromthewilderness.com Note: the summary is in the public domain and obviously intended to encourage read...
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posted by philscott
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by philscott

Gutter Drain

I am getting ready to trench in some solid 4" tile for gutter drains, How deep should I go with this tile? Central Ohio.
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posted by b_houghtby
21 comments posted 20yrs posted by b_houghtby

Cutting reinforced concrete posts

I need to cut reinforced concrete posts (about 3 inches square) in my garden. How easy is this with a grinder? How many...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by williamsjm
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by williamsjm

Brick Column project - What do you think

Awhile back I posted my COLUMN 1 on this forum and got everyones opinion on if it was a keeper or not. Most all liked i...
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posted by utseay
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by utseay

Hurricane Windows - my story - what would you do?

July 11, 2006 - 9 months after Hurricane Wilma My experience with installation of PGT Impact hurricane windows http://w...
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posted by ventr4th
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by ventr4th

electric rebar cutter benders

I'm looking at portable electric rebar cutters for jobsite use. most i would ever cut would be #5 grade 60. i have...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by briankontio
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by briankontio

Custom-made Fiber Bragg Grating

Custom-made Fiber Bragg Grating ------- Apodized FBG, FBG Array, Long Period Grating, F-P Grating, and DFB Grating TRIC...
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posted by vicky.shen
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by vicky.shen

ornamental fence

what is the best method for anchoring ornamental fence to concrete slab? thanks
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posted by showmejwh
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by showmejwh

Water well treatment question

We just moved into a home in the country that has a water well. The water has enough sulphur in it to be offensive. The...
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posted by jplasater
30 comments posted 20yrs posted by jplasater

Mister spray on AC condenser coils OK?

My neighbor showed me where he has installed a mister system with 5 mister sprays to mist the AC condenser coils. He sa...
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posted by Walker1940
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by Walker1940

Deck Post Height

Finishing up my deck and installing the posts for the railing. For most of the posts, the top rail will lay on top of t...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ah650
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by ah650

Concrete Slab Glue Down Vapor Barrier?

I need some guidance from the group. I have an existing slab on grade and I'm hoping to install engineered wood flo...
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posted by DIYMark
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by DIYMark