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Artsy Crafty cinder block walls
I'm filling in my downstairs semi-basement (3 retaining walls built into the side of a hill). I'll air condition it and try to make it fairly liveable. For a number…
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Stereo Cabinet cooling system
Probably going to need more than a Dremel Tool here. The lower shelves, especially the one with the X-BOX360 and the PS3, get so hot it causes the adhesive on the electricians'…
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flat screen TVs
I'm in the market for several new flat screen TVs and was thinking abut the new Toshiba SRT Cinema Series such as the 46XV540u. If anybody knows a good forum…
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Outdoor Tile or Slate
Finishing up my new white stucco house. Now I need to tile the back cement patio and cinder block steps. The tile guy at Lowes said even if I use porcelain that…
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Ductless mini-split A/C systems
I have an attic room over a carport (south Mississippi - hot in the summer) and a basement room under construction (will be very humid year round). Fujitsu or Sanyo…
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Aluminum L Mounting Brackets
I need about 40 aluminum hand rail mounting L-brackets. The "L" sides need to be approximately 3 inches and 5 inches and they need to be about 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide. They're…
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Latest Basement Leak Research
Just came across a new cinder block below-grade sealant called Blue Max (http://www.amesresearch.com/basement.htm). There's also another product called DryLok (http://www.ugl.com/) sold at Lowe's. Both promote themselves as effective both inside and out for…
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Basement Leak Prevention
Does anyone know the best material to apply to basement walls, on both the inside and outside, during construction so as to guard against potential leaks? The foundation / basement is…
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Countertops – Avonite anyone?
I just came across a kitchen countertop material I like a lot, Studio Antique Glass by Avonite. It's supposed to be made out of acrylic. Anyway, just wondering if any of…
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Wall Ovens (i.e. – Turbo Chef)
I've been looking ahead trying to research all the appliances I'm going to need in the house I'm building and I just heard about a wall oven called Turbo Chef. I've been to dozens…