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Mounting Blocks for Hardie Siding
I just finished residing an old house with Hardie siding. The electrician just poked wires through the walls for the lights and outlets (which were not there before). So I'm…
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Dealing with Oversized Extension Jambs
I have a situation where I have new Pella windows with 6 9/16 jambs and applied extensions. The problem is they are about an inch too deep. What is the…
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HELP!? Frozen Plumbing from Well
With the ridiculous cold my furnace went out in the barn and the plumbing froze. All the plumbing is shot (busted valves all over the place, shattered frozen toilet, etc...).…
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HVLP Conversion Gun vs HVLP System
I want to get a HVLP sprayer. I have looked at the systems with the 3-stage turbine, and have recently noticed the Porter Cable and Devilbiss conversion guns which I…
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Filling Gaps in Drywall When Mudding
I have a question for the experienced drywallers out there. How do you fill larger gaps or an area where a piece of drywall broke at an edge during hanging?…
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Septic Drains to Big Metal Tank
I recently purchased an old farm, and being a city-boy, am learning about septic and well systems. I just had the septic replaced as the old system failed, and noticed…
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Low Water Pressure on Well
We recently moved onto a farm with a well. The well is 250' deep with a newer submersible pump. The pressure, however, is poor. Last night the toilet ran in…
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Tapping in to Switch Question
Is there a problem tapping in to a switch which has 14 gauge wire running to it with 12 gauge wire running to a new outlet? I prefer to use…
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Source for Newel Posts
I am looking for some nice paint-grade newel posts, preferably in a craftsman/mission style. Does anybody have a good, reasonably priced source? Thanks, Brian
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Mission Style Newel Post
Does anybody have any photos of a mission-style newel post/railing/baluster setup? I had seen at least one before, but now that I am searching, can't find any. Thanks, Brian