Building Construction

Advice needed on painting outdoor teak furniture.

A client wants her heavy teak outdoor chairs painted (low lustre) white. I asked Benjamin Moore what primer and paint t...

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posted by gtrsg

8 comments posted 17yrs posted by gtrsg

Housing starts and "natural population growth" (aka land depletion)

A number of articles on the economic situation claim that "natural population growth" justifies and/or will absorb surp...

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posted by enough_already

69 comments posted 17yrs posted by enough_already

Plans

Below is a link to the plans. The 38' wide version is the one I would want to build but with 6x6 posts in two rows...

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posted by jolin

1 comments posted 17yrs posted by jolin

Source for 55 gallon plastic drum ?

I would like to own a 55 gallon drum , preferably made of plastic. I want this to be able to haul K-1 kerosene fuel for...

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posted by no one

47 comments posted 17yrs posted by no one

Seven Surprising Stay-Home Salaries

Seven Surprising Stay-Home Salaries The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that at last count, 13.7 million Americ...

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posted by donpeacemaker7

0 comments posted 17yrs posted by donpeacemaker7

red brick redo

Does anyone know how to create the old world look of partially exposed red brick and stucco on an interior wall? I have...

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posted by drizzo6

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by drizzo6

Traditional Barns vs Pole Barns

Any of you guys want to voice a preference, especially from a construction point of view??? I see lots of pole barns be...

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posted by jolin

6 comments posted 17yrs posted by jolin

portable or recycling toilet

looking for a toilet that will avoid the need for an in-ground septic system.

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posted by timkoelle

5 comments posted 17yrs posted by timkoelle

"Granite" Switch Plate Covers

We manufacture unbreakable steel switch plate covers to match your stone work. Every plate is a custom match. They are...

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posted by davekennedy45

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Correct Beam Spacing for Shed Roof

------------------------------------- Hello, Back in September I had a construction company add a patio cover/shed roof...

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posted by rman10_at_augustmail_dot_com

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by rman10_at_augustmail_dot_com

Concrete blankets usage

Monday of this week, I had a concrete slab poured for a workshop (18'x 22'). I have covered the slab with concr...

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posted by robin

0 comments posted 17yrs posted by robin

Old subject but still ongoing with concrete and asphalt driveway HELP needed for proceeding attempt to recoup something (0/1)

About a year ago some knowledgable folks replied and gave us info regarding a 5 month old concrete pad and an asphalt t...

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posted by mrshade

4 comments posted 17yrs posted by mrshade

framing nail gun recomendations

Ok, so I'm old school and I've been using a hammer forever. I've had air for a long time but only used it w...

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posted by jamesgangnc

8 comments posted 17yrs posted by jamesgangnc

electrical detached garage ?

Any electricians in the group? Building a detacted garage about 12 feet from the house. Want to put in a 70amp subpanel...

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posted by jamesgangnc

64 comments posted 17yrs posted by jamesgangnc

chain saw for concrete

Has anyone used a concrete cutting chainsaw? Do they work well? Are they easy to use? Any tips? -----------------------...

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posted by brettgiardiello_at_bellsouth_d

10 comments posted 17yrs posted by brettgiardiello_at_bellsouth_d