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    Radiant heat for uninsulated barn???

    Can radiant heat be used effectively in an uninsulated barn?? Existing pole barn is 32x54. Framing, insulating, and finishing will be $$$. Would radiant heat be a less expensive solution?? Heats...
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    Re: Arsenic in well water

    Well.......mom and dad decided to walk away. No guarantee new well would solve problem. Just too much money at risk here. Thanks again for the comments. Onwards and upwards. Chuck
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    Re: Arsenic in well water

    Thanks for all the comments. If the sellers want to extend the time for inspections on the purchase offer, then we'll be able to investigate further. If not, then I guess we'll have no choice but...
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    Arsenic in well water

    Mom & Dad are looking at buying a house and the water test came back with an elevated level of arsenic. Standard is .010 ppb and the test shows .017ppb. I'll call it almost double the EPA's new...
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    Re: Compost

    Paul - I use straw bales for mine. Here are mine being "recharged" last fall. Chuck
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    Re: Please tell me about dogs

    Danny - I think everyone did a great job of sharing their thoughts on this subject.

    I'm a dog person and proud of it. My Newfie slings slime on the walls and ceilings. His hair is everywhere. He...
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    Re: Do Ice damns always mean damage?

    Cowboydoc - "Ice and water shield" is the common name used in my parts.

    Standard practice is 3' along lower edge of roof. When I had my house re-roofed 2 years ago, my roofer has now gone to 6'...
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    Re: Do Ice damns always mean damage?

    Stanley - I would say no from personal experience. My Cape Cod roof is a steep 8 or 10 on 12 pitch. I got some nasty dams shortly after I moved in in '97. Never got any interior damage, luckily. ...
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    Re: 2nd repair to 3 year old Maytag washer!

    Brian - Sorry to hear about your problems. /forums/images/icons/frown.gif Per Consumers Reports....Maytag has been a lower rated brand.

    Kenmore is typically at the upper end. Whirlpool and...
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    Re: Dog Paralyzed

    Alan-Great to hear Fudge is coming along real well. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

    I can't imagine what I'd do with my 160lb Newfie given the same situation. I guess that would be use #104 for...
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    Re: Dustless drywall sanding??

    Solo - My local orange big box store had a brand new Porter Cable sander for rent. Amazing!!! I will never sand drywall by hand again. Had the 14 x 18 loft in my barn sanded in less than an hour. ...
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    Re: Pigeons have found me

    Chris - Got a few more years before I'll head for the hills. In the meantime, I just have to deal with country livin' in the city. Definitely looking forward to country livin' in the country. Chuck
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    Re: Pigeons have found me

    Chris - I've been at this house and feeding the birds for 5 years. They showed up this spring and have slowly multiplied to about 10 -15.

    I've cut back on my feeding. I just filled the feeders...
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    Pigeons have found me

    Started with one or two and they've told their friends of the feast to be had at my house /forums/images/icons/mad.gif . They've found my feeders and the leavin's on the ground.

    Suggestions on...
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    Re: Portable shelter?

    Winchman - I have a 20 x 24 Cover-it. It was used only one season.....then I moved and was able to build a permanent structure. It is available if you or anyone else is interested. I was very...
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    Dustless drywall sanding??

    Has anyone tried one of the "low end" drywall sanding systems?? Specifically Magna Ind. "Sand & Kleen"....as seen at your local big box store. The kind that filters thru a bucket of water. Does it...
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    Re: Oil-less Air Compressor

    ScottAR - Thanks for the suggestion. I have a couple different buildings so I use the "old" 20 gal Craftsman in one building for light service. I also picked up a vertical 60gal OIL-FILLED...
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    Re: Oil-less Air Compressor

    jwstewar - I checked my "parts" /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif compressor last night. It is Craftsman 6hp 33gal. From some of the discussions on TBN, my personal experience and friend's...
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    Re: Oil-less Air Compressor

    jwstewar - I'm with Scott on this one. I bought a Craftsman(5 or 6hp/30 gal tank) oil-less and was never happy with it. Way too loud. /forums/images/icons/mad.gif

    Well.....after about 3 years I...
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    Re: Homestead Names?

    tenebrous - That's my Newfoundland "Sam." All 165lbs of him. 100lbs of dog and 65lbs of hair and drool. /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif
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    Re: Homestead Names?

    I live on Greening St..............."Green"ing Acres. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
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    Re: Help! Sick ash trees

    Illiniwek - Emerald Ash Borer??? /forums/images/icons/mad.gif I'm in S.E. MI and our ashes are taking a beating by this new bug. It was finally identified within the past few months. There is...
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    Re: anyone move an old barn?

    Paul - Try this: www.thebarnjournal.org/ Interesting page with lots of info. Tradesman(new and renovators) and barn classifieds. Chuck
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    Re: How much top soil?

    Paul - No offense taken. I was just a little confused about your statement. I didn't think I had done anything to "kill" eveything in the soil.

    I have a good understanding of the vicious cycle...
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    Re: How much top soil?

    Paul - Please explain/expand on your comment. Wouldn't want you to call me "KILLER." /forums/images/icons/wink.gif Chuck
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