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New Room With a View
We had an attic space above the MBR/MB wing with a 16"x16" access... useless except for holding up shingles. I established that the upstair hall allowed (barely) for an entry…
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New Floor over Old Ceiling
Can I install a new 2x8 floor joist system over an existing 2x6 ceiling system without connecting the two? I'd like to have the new room de-coupled from the one…
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Mandated Thermostat Settings
The majority believes that limiting CO2 emisions is critical. People will rarely make personal sacrifices regardless of their beliefs. Manadatory indoor thermostat settings is quite feasible to implement through modern communications. I believe the…
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Single vs Dbl Handle Faucets
I wonder which design causes more water heating? I theorize that normal operation of single handles often draws hot water from the tank because the user rarely moves the handle to…
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Lifeguard Stand Plans
I may build some... anyone know of a source for plans? Thank you A La Carte Government funding... the real democracy.
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(Un)Painting
I've been asked to re-new two 40 year old lifeguard stands before the beginning of summer. Issues: Irregular steel surface areas (steps, etc) LOTS of paint layers (undoubtably some lead…
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Smith + Mooney = Famous
Found out while searching insulmesh... Thought I'd resurrect it. http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Conservation/MooneyWall/MooneyWall.htm Liberty = Freedom from unjust or undue governmental control. American Heritage Dictionary
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Tax Delinquent Properties
I've never done a delinquent tax auction so I have questions. Our county is holding an auction that allows all interested parties to review the highest bid of each round…
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How Much to Cheat
Foyer w/ 4 doors/passages and stair. Installing 2.25 3/4 FIP oak, double width as border and 1.5 3/4 FIP as field. There ain't a dang dimension (wall, doorway, or... anything)…
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ACAD 2000 Blocks
I just aquired autocad 2k for practice/learning. Have any of you a good source for house design/layout blocks? Thank You "Fortunately, the ideas of individual liberty, private property, freedom of…