Discussion Forum
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insulating attic
got a big old house, no insulation. Attic is big (25x25). 6" between roof and bottom of rafters. What is the best insulation I can install? Blow-in foam is out…
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Squirrel infestation
Bought old house; found major squirrel nest between floors. Two questions; How do I get them out? Will seal ports of entry for the future. And in addition to tearing…
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Floor Sanders
Bought another big old house; needs to be rebuilt top to bottom. Figure by the time I refinish these beautiful floors if I rented a floor sander I'd have paid…
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Smart Phones?
So, the little women comes home with a fancy Trio Palm phone. Cool. I've got the freebie that came with the service. Wife says I can get a new phone.…
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Gonna build a new shop
Ideas?
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New – old house tools
Just signed up to buy another house. Built in 1912. 3800 sq/ft 1/3 of an acre. Ill be coming back w/lots of questions. First; I'll have to patch or replace…
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Bandsaw help!
Hi, got a craftsman 12" bandsaw for 30 bucks off Craigslist. Couldn't pass it up. Trouble is; I haven't used a bandsaw since junior high shop. No documentation; directions, instructions.…
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Realdry?
Got major water problems in my basement. And, since that is where my workshops are, it's a problem. Thought of digging down to seal (porage?) the outside; 8 ft too…
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copper vs pvc
My father-in-law has old galvanized pipe. It's totally corroded. How does that happen? Anyway, he got a quote to have all his water pipes replaced with pvc. My initial thought…
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Stupidest thing you ever saw on a job?
First one wasn't really on a job site, it was helping my sister move. Carrying an insanely heavy cabinet down a muddy slope; my brother-in-law makes us stop --- so…