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Metal siding and stud spacing on walls

I am thinking about using metal siding on my walls as well. I have 2x4 studs 24 inch spacing. Since I think metal is 3...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Some say tomato

Speaking of Stihl, I wonder how y'all pronounce it? I was thinking "stile" or "steel," but when I went to buy one of th...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by prestwhich
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by prestwhich

Lifting metal to ceiling

If I install metal on my ceiling inside my garage, some of the sheets may be 16 foot long. Is there something I could bu...
23 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
23 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Fixing a pool Solar Panel

I have a leak in one of my solar panels for my pool. While I will need to replace the panels in a few years, I'd like t...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by john.ulvr
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by john.ulvr

Will Vinyl Trim Support A Storm Door?

I recently replaced my entry door and now it's time to install a new storm door. The Question: Does 5/4 x 4 vinyl trim...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by teamarrows
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by teamarrows

repairing river rock surface

The entryway into my house is surfaced with river rock. I failed to properly periodically recoat the surface and now so...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Jean
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by Jean

Dehumdifier Recommendations?

I'm looking for a new dehumidifier for a 2000 sq ft basement, so want one that is large. The existing one was 70 pints...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by trader4
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by trader4

Table saw - ripping thin material?

I just got a used Craftsman table saw on Craigslist, and would like to rip some long, narrow, thin cedar strips from fe...
21 comments posted 16yrs
posted by waybackNO784SPAM44
21 comments posted 16yrs posted by waybackNO784SPAM44

Animal repellent- squirrel and cat

Hello there, My mother has some flowers in pots and the squirrels love to dig in them. We've put cayenne pepper on the...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by elliot15
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by elliot15

Ping Stormin'

I'm looking for suggestions on what to ask an HVAC person to look for when inspecting the equipment on a home we're pro...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by somebody
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by somebody

Home Warranty Companies

Thanks for the good, useful, comments about Home Warranty Companies. The home we're considering offers one as part of t...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by somebody
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by somebody

Buzzing Fluorescent

I have a two-tube fluorescent desk lamp that buzzes too annoyingly to use, but it's a terrific lamp otherwise. Any ideas...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Ivan
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by Ivan