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Non-standard bend in schedule 40 DWV?

Good evening. I am connecting 3" schedule 40 DWV pipe to an existing tile line, and I really need a fifteen degree bend...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anon40629
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by anon40629

shared plumbing trench

I have a detached garage that serves as my woodworking shop. My latest project involves installing thermal solar collec...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by eyancey
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by eyancey

creating new basis of foundation

Generally I have many issues to fix this house. It is located in Central Pa I moved in to protect and defend and need t...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by the_pushed_pawn
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by the_pushed_pawn

concrete fireplace mantel

Hi, I am forming a concrete mantel above an existing fireplace. I will then cement on Sandstone to the concrete mantel...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by apanuccio
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by apanuccio

Connecting new 3" sched40 to clay line

Good evening. I need to connect a new 3" schedule 40 line to an existing 3" clay tile sewer line. Is there an easy way...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anon40629
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by anon40629

I need Masonite Sideing!!

I have a bad place in my house.. I need 12" smooth triple 4 ship lap . I need about 5 16' 20' pieces. Anybody kn...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rave
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by rave

Wall covering sequence?

IRC standards... What would you consider to be the proper sequence to apply the following on an exterior wall? Windows...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sherwin
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by sherwin

This has got me beaten !!! Can you help please ?

I've got an old well in one of the rooms in our house. It's covered by a heavy disc of glass (approx 50cm/20ins...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by steveconnolly99
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by steveconnolly99

Basement waterproofing with dimpled membrane

I'm looking for advice on using dimpled membrane products (e.g. Superseal, Delta-MS, etc.) for waterproofing a bloc...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jcaron2
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by jcaron2

Picnic table

Found numerous plans on the internet for picnic tables. Redwood is too high for my budget. Treated lumber seemed the wa...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by killurpc
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by killurpc

Hilti DS HS 80 - 14" gas saw

http://www.us.hilti.com/holus/modules/prcat/prca_navigation.jsp?OID=-14663 Anyone has any one used one of those? How re...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by noemall
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by noemall

look for the best fire escaped stairs company

hi, i'm looking for the best, the biggest fire escaped staircase company. do you have any idea, the top of mind? tha...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by francescoreffo
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by francescoreffo

"Superwall II"

Any idea how I might go about obtaining "Superwall II" stucco product?
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by vcarbonell
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by vcarbonell

Lambert's Post Frame Buildings Sucks

Lambert's Post Frame Buildings is not a trustworthy company, and you would be well advised to avoid using them. Rea...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by robertbaer
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by robertbaer

Using Palm Nailer

I have purchased a Bostitch palm nailer. Problem: I cannot drive nails in a tight space wouthout bending them. What am I...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by waltbaker
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by waltbaker