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Pre-fab granite counters??
I noticed at a builders mart,pre-fab granite slabs in 8 or 10 ft. lengths.These are prefinished along one edge and one end.Each slab is accompanied by a length of 6"…
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Any breakers in a Square D panel?
Will other breakers,such as GE or Siemens, fit in a square D homeline panel.The price of Sq-D AFCI breakers is astronomical. Thanks for any words of wisdom
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Best temporary fencing?
What temporary fencing would you reccomend for a single family home site? chain link or that orange plastic? I have also seen a plastic mesh that makes it hard to…
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soldering HVAC lines
I need to hook up some new copper air conditioning lines to a split system.I have been told several different methods to achive this? do you use regular plumbing solder?…
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Carpet squares or carpet tiles
I have only seen carpet squares used for commercial applications, are they ever used in residential? I'm also thinking rental applications. Damaged parts may be replaced without tearing up the…
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cutting block wall
Greetings, I have to cut two 4'w x 3' tall window openings in an existing block wall. Wall is 8" wide block with 1/2" stucco on one side, cells are grouted…
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Temporary power
Renting a temp power pole is getting real costly here, does anybody out there own your own temp power pole? How hard could it be to make one? Are they…
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Build it your way,features in your home?
Greetings wise ones, Imagine you are building your own home, What products(specifically), special features, or above standard techniques would you insist on. My own list: Plumbing type K copper supply,…
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Thnks for prvious answers + a concrete q
I want to thank you all for your answers concerning my meter-to-house water supply woes.I had previously scoured books,web pages and news groups to no avail .What a wealth of…
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FHB CD-Rom library $50
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