hardwood tents

Even though the floor is now dry it was probably exposed to excessive moisture at some point in the past. If you want the repair to be unnoticeabl...

almost 8 years by bravey

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short tub

Kohler still makes a 44 x 48 cast iron tub designed for a corner installation. It has a 14 inch deep, diagonal basin. It is the K-821-55 "Mayflow...

almost 8 years by bravey

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Concrete

Opps! Tomh is right. My computer screen makes the ' symbol look like an inch symbol. 1.63 cf won't go near as far as 8.7 cyds.....although, if I...

almost 8 years by bravey

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Concrete

Cement is a component of the powdery mix which also includes sand and aggregate that make up CONCRETE. Your dimensions work out to 1.63 cubic feet...

almost 8 years by bravey

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vandal-resistant windows

Polycarbonate (Lexan) has a high resistance to breakage but it is easily scratched and will not give you the clarity of glass. Eventually it will ...

almost 8 years by bravey

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soffits

First, the term "soffit" refers only to the underside of the roof overhang. Second, If you have soffit VENTS allow air into the attic space, t...

almost 8 years by bravey

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alloy electroplating

Altereagle, I believe you and I and the Southern Wood Conference are in agreement on the issue of fastener types. I was refering to their comments...

almost 8 years by bravey

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ACQ wood preservatives

I attended a Southern Wood Conference recently and one topic of discussion was fasteners in treated woods. When using fasteners in wood containing...

almost 8 years by bravey

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ant mounds

There are a lot of pesticides for ants but many are toxic and must be applied directly to the mound. One that is easy to use and doesn't require d...

almost 8 years by bravey

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water pipes

It gets so old hearing "in europe they do it this way" as if somehow that makes it better. In europe they also invented electroshock therapy, star...

almost 8 years by bravey

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miter joints

A common problem for first timers is laying the crown molding flat on its back when making the cut. This requires a compound angle saw and multipl...

almost 8 years by bravey

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garden hose reel

For about $150 you can buy a manufactured garden hose reel that retracts the hose using the water pressure. Some units will store 150 feet of hose...

almost 8 years by bravey

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wood flooring

I have no direct experience with "chinese oak" but can tell you that floors have been finished with nearly every type of wood from soft pine to ebo...

almost 8 years by bravey

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lamp post

Some lamp posts were gas fed, most were electric. In either case you need to disconnect the gas line or electric line at the feed point (usually a...

almost 8 years by bravey

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porch floor

I assume that the porch is closed-in otherwise it may not be wise to level the porch with the inside floor. Concerning the insulation, the best ...

almost 9 years by bravey

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St Augustine

We have a lot of St. Augustine in Texas and a common problem here is "brown patch" which appears as round shapes rather than irregular patches. ...

about 8 years by bravey

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220 VOLT POWER

DO NOT PLUG THIS ARRANGEMENT INTO ANY OUTLET. What the previous owner did can technically provide power under certain circumstances but is VERY dan...

about 8 years by bravey

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