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    Re: Better ways to do plumbing

    I had to modify some of my plumbing this year. It is done in PEX and the PEX tools are expensive. So instead of hiring a plumber I bought 3 sharkbite fittings and got the job done myself. They are...
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    Re: Anyone seen/used this?

    I use a jet torch every spring. I hook up a 500 gallon tank behind the tractor and head for the irrigation ditches. I burn what weeds were not killed when I sprayed and it also helps get rid of the...
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    Re: Cordless belt fed screw gun (Senco)

    Now that you mention it. The reason I don't use a nail gun is because I can't get it to fit between the joists. Which is also another reason this screw gun won't work. I guess I was just looking...
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    Re: Cordless belt fed screw gun (Senco)

    I am sistering joists in my crawl space. The wood is spruce. I am driving 3" screws into 3 inches of wood. My current drill is a 14.4 volt cordless milwaukee. Acorrding to Milwaukee's website it...
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    Re: Cordless belt fed screw gun (Senco)

    I was looking at the specs for the ds275 cordless with 18v battery. It indicates the screw gun only has 50 lbs of torque. I really wonder if this is enough to drive a 3" screw into a solid block of...
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    Re: Electric set-up

    The house I bought had the service above ground and I wanted it buired. So I had to buy the meter box with a built in main breaker ($400). The electric company sold me the direct burial cable for...
  7. Thread: propane costs

    by jerrym4
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    propane costs

    I was just reading the post regarding burying a propane tank. One of the posters mentioned the cost of propane.

    I paid 79cents last year and 95 cents this year. I live in Wyoming and am several...
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    Re: Log Home trreatments

    the best can be found at www.woodiron.com
  9. Thread: Tile flooring

    by jerrym4
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    Re: Tile flooring

    I would suggest not using sakrete. Instead use a self leveling cement as it is made exactly for this purpose. Also use a good cement primer before using the self leveling cement.
  10. Thread: Radon testing

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    Re: Radon testing

    In my area the local realtors have a list of houses that have failed radon tests.

    Also, when we bought my house as part of the offer agreement the owners needed to leave the house for 48 hours...
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    Re: Chickens and Peafowl

    Growing up we had peacocks, chickens, guinea hens, turkeys, ducks and geese. They all seemed to get along together. The only problems we had was with the dogs. The peacocks constantly picked on...
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    Re: Please tell me about dogs

    how about this

    http://www.bonsaikitten.com

    sorry...I just couldn't resist /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
  13. Thread: peacocks

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    Re: peacocks

    We own about 30 of them. It all started with just one breeding pair.

    They are messy. They'll jump and scratch your vehicles. They are just a big pain.

    However, they make the best "watch...
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    Re: Wall Tile Installation

    Mastic is mastic. Its not worth the risk. I have also seen "pros" use it but if you look at the requirements set out by the tile council of america you will not see mastic listed as an approved...
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    Re: Wall Tile Installation

    The plastic netting is on the backside and should not be removed.

    Secondly, under no circumstance ever use mastic. Why that stuff is made is beyond me. Go get some good modified thinset.
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  16. Thread: air compressor

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    Re: air compressor

    What is the advantage of air compressors that have twin tanks?
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    Re: Temp at which H20 will freeze

    After taking years of meteorology classes one of the few things I can remember is that water does not have to freeeze until 40 below. This is called super cooled water and can be commonly found in...
  18. Thread: Harbor Freight

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    Re: Harbor Freight

    I think their standard shipping costs are good. Here is a clipping directly from their site.

    up to $14.99........$2.95
    $15.00 to $24.99....$3.95
    $25.00 to $ $39.99..$4.95
    $40.00 to...
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