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GFCI circuit for 110v 20 amp hot tub question
Hello, I just picked up a used Hot Springs spa that is 110v 20amp. It has had the original GFCI plug cut off and replaced with a standard plug. I am setting the spa up in my garage and plan to share...
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Doorbell always uses electricity!
Wired doorbells have a transformer which is always on and always using electricity. This is yet one more thing in the house which does this like TV, microwave, remote control things, things with...
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Anybody done Tile Heated Floors
I redoing my bath. Wife for years has been saying she wants a warm floor when she gets ready for work. I want to keep the woman working and happy.. Anybody done these with coiled up wire?? I need some...
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Mobile home construction?
I've been asked to mount an antenna and pole on the side of a mobile home. I'm pretty familiar with traditional (non-mobile) home construction, but I have no experience with this form of...
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15 years ago
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re-roofing job
I have a cedar shingle roof, and it is time to replace. I am thinking that I don't want cedar anymore. I am considering asphalt, and metal. I plan to live in the house at least ten years. Can I...
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15 years ago
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exterior cladding material
I am looking for ideas for exterior weatherproof materials. This is a project in the N.East. We are partial to metal; possibly structural panels; Cor-Ten corrugated, or any Cor-Ten product, is a...
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15 years ago
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Compacting crushed stone foundation
I'm laying a shed foundation of 3/4" crushed stone. Due to levelling issues, I'll be putting down around 12" depth of it (about 7 yards total crushed stone in a 144 sq. foot area). Question:...
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Modular Buildings
We specialize in providing permanent and temporary COMMERCIAL modular buildings of all sizes. AVON MODULAR has recognized a need in the market to offer a variety of professional services for clients....
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Need help with plans for steps for my 3 year old son's physical therapy
Bit like these?..
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15 years ago
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Screen door again
Settled on a custom order vinyl screen door with large pet entry from Office Depot. All hardware is extra. Just word of caution. The advertising glib about using tools that you would use on wood are...
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15 years ago
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Great Deals on Construction Equipment
I found this site that has great deals on Construction Equipment....Thought I would share it here in case anyone is interested.... http://www.constructionequipmentcenter.com
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Looking for recommendation!
I have bought a new house in Washington (Seattle), which has two lots of 30 x 40 ft and 40 x 60 ft sizes. The second one has a large strand of Birch/ maple trees. I need landscaping done for the...
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15 years ago
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Brick Stain : Dyebrick
I recently used this product successfully for staining my brick walls a more deep red color. I am now looking for a similar product for some polished stone does anyone know what I should use? as...
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15 years ago
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Gas pipe through load bearing wall
Trying to figure out if it's possible to install a gas fireplace in my livingroom in the back of the house. Inside we have a concrete slab floor. Outside we have a brick patio and fence with part...
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15 years ago
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New wiring into old K&T outlet and switch boxes
Good morning. Is it feasible (and does code allow) me to run romex into an existing metal outlet or switch box designed for knob-and-tube wiring? Or do I need to install new boxes to replace the...
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