Discussion Forum
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drilling for tap-con screws in concrete
Hello, I am putting sleepers and ply over concrete slab. The slab was poured in the 50's. I just finished the other slab room and had a hard time with…
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chimney size, is bigger better?
I have a Vermont Castings Woodstove. It has a 6" vent for chimney pipe. I am moving it to a house that has an 8" chimney pipe. Will the stove…
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Drip edge?
Hello, We hired roofer to strip and re-shingle my mom's roof. They took off drip edge and did not reinstall new drip edge. When I called the office the woman…
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FS- Mastering Finish Carpentry DVDs
I have Mastering Finish Carpentry DVDs by Gary Katz. Three sets. 1 through 6 programs. Lightly used. Great Learning series. $75.00 including shipping CONUS. Program 1 The Fundamentals Program 2…
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Service Cable sizing
I was wondering on sizing the cable from the pole to the service meter, how long has the required size for 200 amp service been 4/0 for copper wire? I'm…
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Screwing instead of nailing
I do mostly trim carpentry and cabinets but I am going to put up a small wall to make closet. (48"x 84") I don't have framing nailer, and I was…
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Shot myself
I shot my finger yesterday while nailing with 15g. I had my finger too close to the spot I was nailing and the nail blew out. My finger is fine,…
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Search on PEX
I am looking at what tools I should buy for pex clamps. When I do a search on forums nothing comes up. What should the search string be? Or, Do…
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electrical question from squirrel damage
I took apart knee wall in attic and removed all of the nasty stuff left behind from squirrels. The damage is mostly in the 110 wires and I can replace…
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Squirrels in wiring
I found wiring in attic kneewall that has been chewed through the insulation to bare wires. I am in process of pulling new wire but would like to know if…