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logless log homes (concrete logs)
I saw this in the New York Times and found it interesting. I'm only offering this as FYI (I have no experience with it). Full article follows since website requires…
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efficiency as a career
I originally posted this under a different title in Business, but thought I might get more responses here. BillHartmann already listed all the sources for rebates (thank you) so I…
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“green” renovations as a small business
I recently insulated and weatherized my house and thankfully, I'm now seeing my gas bills reduced by about half. This got me thinking about starting a small business that focused…
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sturdier porch windows
I just lost my 5th porch window during the storm last week. They are 3 channel rails (upper glass, lower glass, screen) screwed into 2x4s. They tend to bend and…
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How do I seal this gap?
This is where the kitchen meets the flagstone patio. Previous seal was some type of tar rope that lasted 30+ years. My dad replaced it with aluminum channel and silicone…
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old cast iron laundry sink install
I'm re-installing a very heavy 5 foot long cast iron laundry sink in basement that must've collapsed at some point. The back, top edge has 4 large teeth that fit…
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floor sanding disc lifespan
Hello - I'm in the process of refinishing my kitchen's white oak floor. So far I've gone through carpeting glued to linoleum which was glued to the wood with this…
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garden hose thread size?
Can anyone tell me what's the size/thread of the common garden hose connector? I wanted to buy some ball valves but had no idea. thanks, -brad
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flagstone patio repair/sealer
Hi all. I bounced over from the Knots board with a question i need help with. My parents have a beautiful 40 year old flagstone patio that needs some love.…