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Concrete step

The precast step on this 35 year old house finally gave way. I am going to pour its replacement. There are two cantilev...
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posted by rgjgilbenospam
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Framing nailer

Bought a Porter Cable nailer from the great Home Depot. I asked for some framing nails. The fellow gave me a box of the...
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posted by dontbother
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by dontbother

Virtual Assistant Offers Unique Rewards Program

Vital Office Solutions is pleased to offer an interesting incentive to anyone who refers a paying client. May 14, 2008...
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posted by VOSChristina
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by VOSChristina

Architectural software for AutoCAD LT

Real Architect 2008 Real Architect 2008 is a complete 2D architectural drafting program that works with AutoCAD LT as w...
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posted by ajp
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by ajp

Metal Roof Insulation

I have a double wide trailer that I recently had a freestanding pole barn- type metal roof put over. The trusses are ap...
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posted by u43547
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by u43547

triple pane windows?

I have a house constructed as follows: first a basic ranch house was built, years later an extension went out the back...
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posted by abc
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by abc

building material-granite

who knows grnites, it is a kind of natural stones,enduring rain outside your house,and best option for indoor decoratio...
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posted by Suman.Meng
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by Suman.Meng

HVAC calculations

Anyone know of a formula or a web site that helps with HVAC sizing, I know the old rule of thumb, 1 ton of cooling to 50...
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posted by craig_6444
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by craig_6444

Weather Barrier Material

I'm searching for and not finding a product described by a contractor: Not standard Tyvek type 'house wrap'...
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posted by tbasc
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by tbasc

Pls help re paint

Pls help re paint We live in the SF Bay Area, California. We are thinking of painting the exterior of our home.The exte...
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posted by lindagoldstein100
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by lindagoldstein100

Insulating a roof with no crawl space

Just bought a home built in 1950. The roof I suspect has minimal insulation. To make the ceilings high, the builder has...
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posted by deguza
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by deguza

stucco/wire lath question

I forgot to schedule for wire lath inspection and I went ahead and applied the stucco coats. During the final inspectio...
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posted by alaaali
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by alaaali

Electrical Professional

Electrical Proffessional with 10 years journey/master level experience in large residendial and commercial enviroments....
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posted by lmills841
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by lmills841

Circular Blade for Cutting Both Wood and Metal

I have some 2'x4' panels I am using for a kitchen remodel. The panels are particle board wrapped and glued with...
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posted by j
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by j

Bosch Digital protractor

Saw this on TV this AM. "Cool Tools" on the DIY channel. This is not the digital level, but is used for determining ang...
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posted by willshak
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by willshak