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spray foam insulation

Anyone used the spray-in-foam insulation? I'm looking at closing in a area in my attic and was looking at using the spra...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by t
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by t

OT: An uber bright kid

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016447952_gabriel09m.html Parents sound like they're intent on having h...
15 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ricodjour
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by ricodjour

Has anyone had experience with Echo chainsaw ?

I'm in need of purchasing a chain saw. Am having 3 large oaks trimmed and 3 large pines removed. The trunks of the pine...
12 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pauljdudley
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by pauljdudley

Tyvek for roof -- instead of felt?

OK, I have to say, I don't really know what was going on. I was on my way to work and saw a "roofing crew" atop a house...
26 comments posted 15yrs
posted by timbirr
26 comments posted 15yrs posted by timbirr

Build a gun in your garage

Using tools you may already have (SawStop not required). http://www.dctechs.com/rifle.htm
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posted by heybub
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

OT - Seriously misleading ad

A recent ad for Sylvania auto headlight bulbs showed their product "a" is 30% brighter*, "b" is 35% brighter, and "c" i...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by RedAlt5
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by RedAlt5

DoorKnob Spindle thread?

I have a few old doorknobs that can use a new spindle,the problem is what kind of thread is used on the spindle,the thr...
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posted by jersu67
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by jersu67

comic for the group

They buy shoes, we buy tools.... http://www.gocomics.com/reallifeadventures
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posted by aemeijers
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by aemeijers

What's in your man cave?

Curious what others have in their man cave, if you have one. I'll start. Got rid of the TV, and have exercise equipment...
23 comments posted 15yrs
posted by go
23 comments posted 15yrs posted by go

OT Maybe? Cellular Modems & Service

I'm looking for a cell modem/service for a laptop to be used when traveling. It would be nice to be able to shut off th...
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posted by actodesco
20 comments posted 15yrs posted by actodesco

Leaf blowers

I'm trying to justify buying the Stihl 600 backpack blower. Thought I'd save by cleaning my own gutters twice a year, b...
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posted by go
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by go

copmression nuts

What kind of thread do they use on this copmression nuts?I had to fix the threads on one,and the 1/8 pipe tap was too s...
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posted by abt1968
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by abt1968

CFM vs SCFM?

Looking at some used and new air compressors, how do I compare SCFM to CFM?
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Tony.Miklos
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by Tony.Miklos

Measuring RO for a Picture Window

I want to replace the single pane wooden picture window in my living room with a vinyl replacement window. I just want...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by DerbyDad03
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by DerbyDad03