Discussion Forum
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What does “Search” search?
I can copy and paste text from an old post, put it in the search textbox and click search and it still won't find it. Well, sometimes it does, but…
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Site Maintenance?
So what was that about?
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What is it?
I was given a few taps and dies by a BT-er who no longer posts here. I've only used them once, but they got me out of a jam (or…
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Attic Stairs Hazard
These are attic stairs in one of my customers homes. He asked me if I thought they were safe. One look at them and I told him emphatically that I thought they…
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Oil-based paint on Azek
I'm replacing some quarter-round molding on wood steps. I decided to use Azek because the previous molding rotted. The customer asked me today to paint the steps and that they…
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I Love My Kreg
With all of the "I love my MM" threads, I thought it was time to extol the virtues of the Kreg pocket hole jig. I got it relatively recently and…
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Repairing a Broken Truss
While I was doing some work at a customers house, she casually asked me if I would take a look at a broken "beam" in the garage. Here's what I…
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Setting up a Ladder on Stairs
I am not a big fan of working at heights so whenever I need to, I make sure my ladder is really secure. Here is a tricky situation where I…
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I Just Got Cheated!
But I really don't mind. A friend of one of my regulars had a very small job and she couldn't find anyone to do it. Basically tightening some bed frame…
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Drywall Ceiling Screw Placement
This may have been discussed before... When attaching drywall to a ceiling, it seems like a good idea to place the first screw about 6" from the wall. Then when…