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04-10-2024, 07:27 PM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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We used a Brush Hog to mow the trail network in...
We used a Brush Hog to mow the trail network in the Midwest, I was amazed at the capability it had. It might be worth checking out. $4-5k new many years ago. Used might be hard to find, but they are...
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02-25-2024, 10:17 AM
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We have some in our large, main living room...
We have some in our large, main living room windows. Battery powered, maybe 12 AAs. This last me a year with daily use. No problems in 4yrs. They do make some with a tiny solar panel to charge...
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01-04-2024, 04:21 PM
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Good idea with the laser levels. Thanks gang! I...
Good idea with the laser levels. Thanks gang! I knew I'd get the experts in here.
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01-04-2024, 01:29 PM
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Trusses and joists are running L/R, cracks on the...
Trusses and joists are running L/R, cracks on the wall (yr2 repair) is running L/R (same as trusses/joists)
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01-04-2024, 12:59 PM
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Several photos, I'll get to my laptop to add...
Several photos, I'll get to my laptop to add commentary
first photo is looking from main room down the hallway to front door. Bank of cabinets are to the left, that doorway is a false front to the... -
01-04-2024, 11:13 AM
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No noticeable floors settling. Yes to mid-span,...
No noticeable floors settling.
Yes to mid-span, interior wall.
Molding on the left is cabinet trim, that wall turning to the left is all cabinets.
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01-04-2024, 09:21 AM
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Framers and contractors, a truss installation...
Framers and contractors, a truss installation question. Prefaced with the fact that I haven't climbed into the attic to inspect yet, but want to know what I should look for.
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09-09-2022, 10:56 AM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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We have light/fan combo that you turn on with the...
We have light/fan combo that you turn on with the switch but also has a remote. Could leave switch on and mount the remote near the door (with the ability to take the remote to bed).
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08-28-2022, 07:25 PM
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They are impact resistant with a $100...
They are impact resistant with a $100 replacement. Any balls that have hit the house have been glancing blows (3yrs here). We do have a small transom window that could take a direct impact, I've...
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08-28-2022, 03:41 PM
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We've had a few close calls but nothing while on...
We've had a few close calls but nothing while on the couch. I have found a ball or two on the couch when we were away, and we frequently hear them bounce off the roof of our place or the neighbors....
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08-27-2022, 02:32 PM
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Poor handicap...haven't hit the course more than...
Poor handicap...haven't hit the course more than 3x this year. Haven't broke 90 yet, but knocking on the door.
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08-27-2022, 10:14 AM
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Finished up my privacy fence project and happy...
Finished up my privacy fence project and happy how it turned out. Lemonaide outta lemons from the monster that got built next door (within guidelines, but WTF). It does make for a nicer "room" type...
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08-09-2022, 10:34 AM
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Back to report that the installation of the posts...
Back to report that the installation of the posts went smoothly thanks to the advice.
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08-06-2022, 03:16 PM
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I was just researching the quick cement, seems...
I was just researching the quick cement, seems good for my use.
3" hollow, square aluminum posts.
1) set post in hole, put mix around post and set
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08-06-2022, 10:27 AM
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Good idea on the clamps. Thanks Sent from...
Good idea on the clamps.
Thanks
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08-06-2022, 10:06 AM
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Collective input needed for installing aluminum...
Collective input needed for installing aluminum fence posts and yet staying straight, true and a correct height.
Product is: https://slipfence.com/horizontal
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11-16-2021, 09:54 AM
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Believe my pops got a quote from Windows by...
Believe my pops got a quote from Windows by Anderson. It was very high, and he loves negotiating. He then priced the same windows locally for substantially less. The Windows by Anderson guy kept...
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08-22-2021, 11:58 AM
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That all helps, thank you. Sent from my...
That all helps, thank you.
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08-22-2021, 10:50 AM
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These are the brackets. 1" thick is the minimum...
These are the brackets. 1" thick is the minimum I'd want, 1.5 might look better and provide that stiffness. I was planning on 2 over the 60" span. Yes, a stain grade to match nearby built in bench at...
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08-22-2021, 10:31 AM
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I want to make a nice shelf above our...
I want to make a nice shelf above our washer/dryer. 2x8x60". I assume I want a 2x8 and cut it down. Is there a finish grade type of product ( we will finish it with a stain). A Doug fir board at...
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04-07-2021, 06:49 AM
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I think you need 1 tub someplace in the house....
I think you need 1 tub someplace in the house. But doesn't have to be the master. We went for a sweet master shower setup, guest bath has the shower/tub combo.
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01-30-2021, 03:29 PM
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Art, that turned out sharp. A great find and...
Art, that turned out sharp. A great find and conversion.
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12-15-2020, 08:11 AM
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Shelving is from Costco. I think $170 for a box...
Shelving is from Costco. I think $170 for a box that has two end panels and 4 shelves. You can string them together as I did. The short one on the end is from cutting 2 shelf arms in half and using...
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12-13-2020, 04:40 PM
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Probably could have done it in half the time if I...
Probably could have done it in half the time if I didn't have to move the shit around every few days. I was tempted to rent a uhaul and just park it in the driveway, but cheapness and stubbornness...
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12-13-2020, 02:17 PM
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Update for fixing up my garage/workout space....
Update for fixing up my garage/workout space. Cross posted from the Zwift thread.
It took approx 3 weeks ,but I finally finished my garage Zwift and bike space. Garage had the drywall tape and... -
12-03-2020, 10:40 AM
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Good thoughts on thickness for warmth (right...
Good thoughts on thickness for warmth (right Booner [emoji6])
No cars will be on it. Bikes and trainer, rolling tool chest might be the heaviest.
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12-03-2020, 09:24 AM
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Need the collectives suggestions for flooring in...
Need the collectives suggestions for flooring in the 3rd bay of a tandem garage (2car garage, with 3rd bay behind 1 stall). This area is used for my workshop, storage (Costco storage racks) and...
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12-03-2020, 09:17 AM
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Sharp!
Sharp!
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07-04-2020, 09:13 AM
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Thanks all, sounds like I should stay on the...
Thanks all, sounds like I should stay on the weeds until fall, then plant.
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07-04-2020, 07:34 AM
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I did see that one. Compost seems like it might...
I did see that one. Compost seems like it might be similarly full of weed seeds (the local compost place took my truckload of weeds). I'm not even sure what is in peat moss.
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07-04-2020, 07:10 AM
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He did give a 5 gallon bucket of the seed they...
He did give a 5 gallon bucket of the seed they use on the rough. And told me to spread something, but I can't remember if it was manure or what...
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07-03-2020, 02:49 PM
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Since we are talking landscapes. What do I need?...
Since we are talking landscapes. What do I need? Manure, compost or peat moss? Or something else?
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01-10-2020, 03:17 PM
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What is the difference between "fire taping" a...
What is the difference between "fire taping" a drywall project and finished enough to paint? I cheaped out on the garage of my house and they fire taped it, so it looks done to me. But, if I throw...
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10-16-2019, 06:42 AM
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Slightly different question for the experts: ...
Slightly different question for the experts:
What is the recommendation for max low temp to prep and paint the exterior of a new house. Google tells me 50 degrees.
We are approaching the...
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