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Bachhoe Problem

I have an older JD Backhoe w Extendahoe, My problem is that when I start it it will run for about ten minutes and then...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by terryc
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by terryc

Why do manufacturers make ridiculous claims?

I mean, really ridiculous. It's insulting. Case in point: http://www.grassypavers.com/ They'll support 97,000 P...
68 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ricodjour
68 comments posted 19yrs posted by ricodjour

Need some advice on Concrete

Hi, I am laying about 3 metres square of concrete in my garden (extending the existing concrete patio). I was thinking...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by marc_crosby
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by marc_crosby

Superior Quality In Modular Home Construction

Modular home construction poses numerous benefits over traditional onsite construction. The level of quality, efficienc...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by knowledgefield
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by knowledgefield

Wet Insulation Basement Walls

I am having a house built, the basement walls are poured concrete. The basment walls are framed and insulated with Fibr...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by hockeyhockey
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by hockeyhockey

Replacement for rebar?

Do they make any rebar replacement that is lighter preferably composite or non-metallic but as strong? Stuart//
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sarooney
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by sarooney

Best concrete for setting locast posts ?

I am building a split-rail fence out of locust rails and posts. The posts will be set about 8 feet apart. I plan to dig...
48 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
48 comments posted 19yrs posted by jnipperxxx

cost plus with a client who is a family friend

the hardest to work for are friends. there's a bit of tiptoeing, otherwise it's straightforward with stranger c...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by u35051
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by u35051

crack in floor of new home help!!!

i recently bought a brand new home in the tampa florida area. 3 weeks into living in the new home a crack formed straig...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cwelbourne81
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by cwelbourne81

Lubricant for Glass Sliding door tracks ?

What is a good lubricant for glass sliding door tracks? I suppose I need something that will lube the tracks for at lea...
90 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
90 comments posted 19yrs posted by jnipperxxx

Replacing old single pane with double pane windows

Hey guys, got a question. I have just aquired a 40 year old house and have found that the single pane windows have been...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rovbarrett
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by rovbarrett

On-Your-Lot Home Builder in Northern Virginia

Sorry for the cross-posting. I'm completely new to this and I don't know where to begin. My wife and I are inve...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by woessner
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by woessner

Rotating wall section

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/i-love-liverpool/crazy-rotating-wall-makes-you-wonder-if-you-are-crazy-too-267081.php R
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ricodjour
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by ricodjour