Discussion Forum
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Looking for a rotary screwdriver with 1/4 in socket for replacable tips.
Years ago I purchased a rotory handle screwdriver (like the Klein Rapi-drive) from a local wholesale house. It was manufactured by Bird R&D Co. and was also labled "Cobra". It had…
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Rugged mobile phones: feedback? recommendations? reviews?
I need a new mobil phone. I don't want to make this a discussion about carriers, I'm not changing carriers. I have Verizon and won't be changing at this time. …
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Ways to avoid bad customers…
Another thread got me thinking about this. One of the greatest risks that a contractor or tradesman takes is spending your time and money (materials and labor) on a project…
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Starting a new business
My brother is the electrical contractor who i work for and we have been slow. I also realize that you never get rich working for other people. I don't need…
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I’m a bonehead, damaged my countertop…
I'm such a bonehead, I was fastening my laminate vanity top to the cabinet, and although I measured and used a screw that was short enough to not go through…
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GFCI troubleshooting
I recently installed a couple of receptacles on a fence for a customer. I extended an existing circuit. Being an old house, the circuit is ungrounded(does not have an equipment…
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decent, low cost CAD?
OK, I know someone has some experience with an inexpensive decent CAD program for resi remodle work. I am not a contractor, but someday I may be. Whatever I buy will…
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Need ADA products and specs
I just got back form Minnesota. My 77 year old Mom broke her hip, spent nearly a week in the hospital and is back in Omaha in a rehab facility. …
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Do you bill them? 2
You get a call...Emergency! You pick up your tools, make apologies to the customer who's job you are on, and drive fifteen minutes to the emergency. The place is locked up. …
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Do you bill them?
Here is a scenario...for the sake of discussion. You get a call from a nice old lady who is about 90 years old, living in a modest home by herself. …