Discussion Forum
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Exterior lamps
Is there a minimum height for exterior porch lights? I've always felt mine were too low and now that I have the option to adjust, I'd like to know what…
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Septic and leach fields
I'm curious as to what the average life span would be for my leach field here in CT. 17 yr old system with a 1250 gal tank and I bought…
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Adjusting DW planer knives
DW733 12.5" planer Just replaced the 2 knives and my manual grew legs. I have the gauge blocks but they appear to fit either way. Anyone know how to set the blades…
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Ladder jacks and fall protection
My employer is having the buildings exterior repainted. The crew is working off ladder jacks and pics up to about 20'. Yesterday someone took a dive and from what I…
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Lien release problem
A year ago I paid off a small equity loan...20K and received a confirmation from the bank stating it was paid in full. The confirmation letter was nothing more than…
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Stainless barrel bolts
Anyone know of a source for quality stainless barrel bolts? I checked Lee Valley and all I could find is brass plated. A general web search comes up with a…
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120v & 240v sharing the same box
Outside location in a weather proof box. Is it legal to use the same outside box for 1 receptical with 120 and the other 240? No pigtails, I ran 2…
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Breeding grounds
...am I creating one for termites? or any other wood craving critter? I need to restack about 6K#'s of concrete retaining wall blocks...my last storage setup didn't last as long…
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Drilling concrete
I need to drill about 8 5/16" holes in precast CC, but I need the holes to be right on the money. In the past I've used a carbide bit and…
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Cleaning roof shingles
In the past I've read many comments about cleaning the junk that grows on a north facing roof, but never bothered to save the info. I wish I had because…