Discussion Forum
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Asphalt Driveway Apron -paver necessary?
We need to put in an apron off the road at the end of our lane. The county wants it done this month or they'll pursue legal action. Its only…
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Moen Valve – Cold Water?
We have two moen shower mixer valves with the scald guard pressure balancing feature. (Code required) Occasionally we have trouble getting the water hot enough out of the shower. There…
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Timber Framing Tools
Timber Framers... I am looking to cut a timber framed truss soon - who makes the best chisels, slicks etc.? I won't be needing a beam saw, chain mortiser or CNC machine,…
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Building Shows – worth it?
Our local association puts on a show each spring at the community college. Its well attended, everyone from realtors to lumber yards to landscapers are there. I am starting a…
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Tracked Skid Steers
Thinking about trading the old wheeled unit in - 1600 hours, mud drives it (and us)crazy, can't grade very flat (too bouncy) etc. Bobcat and Case are the options (I…
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Blades – sharpen or buy new
Chopsaw - I have a Dewalt 40 tooth and 80 tooth 12 blade - they's dull - do I sharpen or replace? All the teeth are there. All my table saw…
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Sunrooms – ever built one?
We've built a "u" shaped house, and had a deck planned for the south facing opening - but now we are kicking around the idea of enclosing it in glass…
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Concrete Stain Toxicity
We are building an addition for a family whose young son is recovering from cancer. The floors are to be stained concrete, and the mom is now concerned about the…
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Dog door flap material
I cut a few block out of the garage today so the dogs can get in/out - basically a 16" wide by 24" high opening... Great Dane, Red Heeler, Cocker…
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Hardie Shingles…PRICEY!
My house, Hardie planks everywhere else & we want shingles in the gables (around 7 squares) The pump jacks are up & ready - we were gonna save the $…