Discussion Forum
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Under slab water leaks
I have a 50 year old Eichler style hoime built on a concrete slab. All the plumbing is run under the slab, embedded in gravel immediately below the slab. Recently…
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Lighting questions
I am not an electrician so bear with me. Our facility has a large number of ceiling light fixtures with 3 each FT40T12 bulbs. I know that I will soon…
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How to reattach pool tiles
I have had two tiles fall off a vertical wall in the swimming pool (looks like something grew behind the tiles and separated them). The area is above the water…
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Fluorescent bulb mystery
We have a facility with many fluorescent bulb ceiling fixtures. On occasion a bulb will burn out which is to be expected. The mystery - sometimes when I start to…
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Pocket doors
I have a 5' opening leading into a family room (no doors) and want to install a pocket door so it can be closed when necessary. The doorway is close…
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Cordless drills
I am looking into the purchase of a yet another new cordless drill. My present drill is a 18V 3/8"Skil 2887-06 which I bought about 2 years ago for only…
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Polyurethane finish
I am constructing built-in benches in the waiting room of a veterinary clinic. The wood is all stained and I am ready to apply a finish. It needs to be…
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Router questions
I am new to wood routers and have what might seem a dumb question but here goes. I have a Porter Cable 690LRVS router and a 1/2 inch radius roundover…
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Staining cabinets
I am adding cabinets to the kitchen and trying to match the stain of the originals. I have tried several experiments on scraps and am getting frustrated. My wife says…
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Small head screws
I think I have read (and possibly seen) screws with small heads. I am doing some cabinetry and need to use screws for some of the joints. Small head screws…