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Decking shim question?

I have a Q for builders and carpenters regarding desking shims: I am replacing some old boards on my deck and this orig...
12 comments posted 12yrs
posted by r.mariotti
12 comments posted 12yrs posted by r.mariotti

Experiment with LED lamps

My subdivision has gates with 2 post lights, each with 2 mini candelabra base bulbs, plus 2 150 watt floods (tube type...
11 comments posted 12yrs
posted by actodesco
11 comments posted 12yrs posted by actodesco

13 amps

On what basis do you suppose thye rate this at 13 amps, instead of the usual 15 amps for 14 gauge? The length? 100 feet...
12 comments posted 12yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
12 comments posted 12yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

I defeated a modern gas can.

Visiting my sister today, and looked at her "modern" ECO gas can. Tried using it, and gas spilled out of the threaded a...
8 comments posted 12yrs
posted by bobnospam
8 comments posted 12yrs posted by bobnospam

What is the best way to cut floor exactly along wall?

I'm dealing with a trailer house with about 15 feet of bad floor along one side. I recently replaced the floor in the w...
16 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Caulking-Gunn
16 comments posted 12yrs posted by Caulking-Gunn

GM Ignition Switch Fault

This video by Machine Design magazine shows what is wrong. The detent plunger was too short and it's spring too weak to...
20 comments posted 12yrs
posted by jwisniaDUMPTHIS
20 comments posted 12yrs posted by jwisniaDUMPTHIS

OT, I Apologize In Advance

I'm sorry but I just had to post a link to this story and pictures because I almost fell out of my chair the first time...
25 comments posted 12yrs
posted by the-daring-dufas
25 comments posted 12yrs posted by the-daring-dufas

UltraDeck QuickCap from Menard's

Looking to refurbish an old deck. Deck is 30+ years old built entirely of pressure-treated 2x lumber. Despite our (semi...
8 comments posted 12yrs
posted by puzzled2
8 comments posted 12yrs posted by puzzled2

Sprinkler System Problem

I called a company to come out and fix a "leak" -- it wasn't really a leak. The pipes had come loose at a joint and he...
16 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Dorot29701
16 comments posted 12yrs posted by Dorot29701

old attic insulation question

Hi, My attic has 2x6 joists. The (ancient) fiberglass insulation between the joists appears to be matted down to about...
13 comments posted 12yrs
posted by millinghill
13 comments posted 12yrs posted by millinghill

Bad connection old Crouse Hinds panel

Neighbour called this morning - lights went out in about half the house last night. Were back on this morning, then bac...
0 comments posted 12yrs
posted by clare
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by clare

Borate Redux

I've got the borate level up to around 50ppm in my pool now and it appears to be working as designed. Despite the recor...
0 comments posted 12yrs
posted by scharf.steven
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by scharf.steven