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Tapcon screws worked !! Thanks !!
I bought the 1/4 inch Tapcon screws at Lowe's, in a package that included the correct mortor bit. Everything worked fine!! The screws went in fine, and seemed to "tap" or "seat" as I would have...
 
Masonry 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...
 
Mounting 2 x 4 to block wall ?
I want to mount a PT 2 x 4 to a cinder block wall in my basement, in order to build some shelves. What is the best way to do this ? These shelves may hold a max of 100 lbs. I have seen those lead...
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Sunken Bath/Shower Question
My dad recently suffered a stroke. Before he returns home, I need to do something with their sunken bath/shower to accommodate his limited mobility while he recovers. It's ~ 37x58" and maybe a...
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"The Building Industry's Guide to Working with the US Government - 2008 - Small Business Edition"
The Building Industry's Guide to Working with the US Government - 2008 - Small Business Edition Author: Bobby Anderson Order - Texas - March 1, 2008 ISBN: 978-4357-1292-8 Author Bobby Anderson has...
 
Resend:Project Quality Plan (PQP) / Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
Hi again, Project Quality Plan (PQP) or Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) format complete with technical contents ready for your Client submission. PQP or QAP shall be established during the early...
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Project Quality Plan (PQP) / Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
Hi again, Project Quality Plan (PQP) or Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) format complete with technical contents ready for your Client submission. PQP or QAP shall be established during the early...
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Construction Methodology ISO9001:2000 When You Need One
Dear members, Just want to share this web with members. Visit for new contractors, fresh engineers, new QA/QC want to setup your company ISO system. Helps is just a click away...QA/QC engineers/...
 
Architectural add-on program for AutoCAD LT
Real Architect 2008 Real Architect 2008 is a complete 2D architectural drafting program that works with AutoCAD LT as well as full AutoCAD. The retail price is $89.00, with upgrades from previous...
 
Wood/Wood floor question
I have a question about wood floors and possibly just wood in general. A few years ago I developed a weird allergy/sensitivity to being around certain wood floor homes or establishments with lots of...
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Bricklaying - adding a new wall at right-angles to an existing one
A friend has a compost heap in her garden. It is surrounded by 3-foot-high brick walls on three sides and a breeze-block wall at the back. It's on a concrete base. She wants to add a dividing...
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pipes making noise all of a sudden
I have a water source heat pump in my house... I have been here about 10 years. This unit is a 5 ton and is 4 years old. Last night about 4:30am I awoke with a loud loud sound coming from my closet...
 
Bobcat T Series
Tracked skid steers are far better than wheeled ones. Agreed? Zuma Canada - Boom Lift, Scissor Lift & Telehandler Sales
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construction noise/fumes
i never understood why people here in the Bronx NY are so opposed to construction noise until now. for the last 8 years--eight years daily construcion noise has been going on example--using jacjhammer...
 
Rotate electrical panel?
Hello, I'm remodelling the kitchen in my condo and would like to rotate the electrical panel (currently in the kitchen) so that access to the panel is from the other side of the wall. The panel...
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