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Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
12-28-18, 02:34 AM
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Is there anyway to make a vinyl post and rail more private, dogs on each side???
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You may be king of your property but not the...
You may be king of your property but not the neighborhood. Who is complaining? You or the new neighbor?
Your complaint, your dog, your responsibility to solve the problem. You were given several...
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Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
12-28-18, 02:26 AM
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Is there anyway to make a vinyl post and rail more private, dogs on each side???
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spankey
Thanks PJ That just might work.
Thanks PJ That just might work.
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12-27-18, 05:50 PM
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Is there anyway to make a vinyl post and rail more private, dogs on each side???
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spankey
Norm for the record the old neighbor DID cause...
Norm for the record the old neighbor DID cause the problem it was their loose dogs that would charge our fence! Not mine! So let’s set that straight!
Now when my dogs see see other dogs running...
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Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
12-27-18, 05:42 PM
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Is there anyway to make a vinyl post and rail more private, dogs on each side???
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Norm you seem to be so far off based and not hard...
Norm you seem to be so far off based and not hard boiled. Either "I" didn't explain properly or from your own experiences you are NOT getting MY point.
"Defending your dog as to standing his...
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12-27-18, 03:49 PM
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Is there anyway to make a vinyl post and rail more private, dogs on each side???
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Norm our dogs are Not let out at any length of...
Norm our dogs are Not let out at any length of time to allow them to disturb any peace! It’s when we let them out and if the neighbors dogs are out also it’s game on! We only let them out to do their...
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Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
12-27-18, 01:34 PM
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Is there anyway to make a vinyl post and rail more private, dogs on each side???
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Is there anyway to make a vinyl post and rail more private, dogs on each side???
Hi all,
We have a vinyl post and rail fence with the wire fencing on the inside. We just had new neighbors just move in and installed the same fencing.
The fence is 4 foot high with posts 8...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
11-23-18, 04:07 PM
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Suggestions for Full HVAC install in house with no existing system or ducts
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Suggestions for Full HVAC install in house with no existing system or ducts
Hi,
I am looking for some suggestions for our house along the line of a fully functional AC/Heat system.
Our house is a split level and both attic areas have full access. The...
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Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
11-21-18, 06:37 PM
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Went a year without a softener, installed new one, how long until we see changes
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My entire house is softened minus the kitchen...
My entire house is softened minus the kitchen sink. It’s bypassed before the softener. From the main pipe exeting the softener runs thru the entire house it seems.
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Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
11-20-18, 01:58 PM
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Went a year without a softener, installed new one, how long until we see changes
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You guys are gonna laugh your rears off. Mind you...
You guys are gonna laugh your rears off. Mind you I'm a total novice with plumbing and such.
I took my water to our local water Tech company. They sell Eco Smart units and UV and such. They test...
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Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
11-20-18, 01:16 PM
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Went a year without a softener, installed new one, how long until we see changes
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Yeah I don't think we use nearly that much water...
Yeah I don't think we use nearly that much water daily but since I'm on a well, I can't tell.
The new softener seems smaller than the old one though. The old one was the old single tall tank...
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Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
11-20-18, 09:18 AM
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Went a year without a softener, installed new one, how long until we see changes
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spankey
Crap I’m screwed lol. so with that...
Crap I’m screwed lol.
so with that calculation I should be cranking up the hardness level on this softener? I can always replace it to a larger one later down the road if need be.
Thanks
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Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
11-20-18, 05:47 AM
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Went a year without a softener, installed new one, how long until we see changes
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I’m going to take a sample to a water company...
I’m going to take a sample to a water company today and see what they show. In hopes they can recommend what hardness I should have the softener set at? It’s digital and goes from 10-95 right now...
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Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
11-19-18, 07:15 PM
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Went a year without a softener, installed new one, how long until we see changes
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Thanks the bypass valve per the instructions...
Thanks
the bypass valve per the instructions is pulled out. I also did a few regen cycles as well and it appears to be running?
i thought it would be nearly instant for the cold water.
Not...
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Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
11-19-18, 05:31 PM
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Went a year without a softener, installed new one, how long until we see changes
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Went a year without a softener, installed new one, how long until we see changes
Hi,
Just curious if anyone know's how long it will take until we start to see noticeable difference since we just removed our old dead softener and installed a new one?
Some background,...
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Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-06-16, 06:55 PM
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Ceil Heat Wall Heater Basement, need some advice?
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spankey
Yeah I think I its just going to be easier to...
Yeah I think I its just going to be easier to replace it than even attempt troubleshooting and such.
Thanks
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Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-06-16, 02:50 PM
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Ceil Heat Wall Heater Basement, need some advice?
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spankey
After looking at it, it seems the low to high...
After looking at it, it seems the low to high knob isn't recognizing anything! It won't click at all like the thermostat is not sensing temp? It just turns fully with no response?
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Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-06-16, 02:42 PM
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Ceil Heat Wall Heater Basement, need some advice?
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spankey
Pete the model is 22WF20 and is 240 volts 2,000...
Pete the model is 22WF20 and is 240 volts 2,000 watts
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Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-06-16, 02:18 PM
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Ceil Heat Wall Heater Basement, need some advice?
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spankey
Thanks Pete. I'll pull the panel and report back...
Thanks Pete. I'll pull the panel and report back with more info. Appreciate it
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Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-06-16, 06:26 AM
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Ceil Heat Wall Heater Basement, need some advice?
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spankey
Sorry for the sideways pic, it was right side up...
Sorry for the sideways pic, it was right side up when I viewed it.
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Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-06-16, 06:23 AM
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Ceil Heat Wall Heater Basement, need some advice?
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2,864
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spankey
Ceil Heat Wall Heater Basement, need some advice?
Good morning all.
I just finished off a portion of my basement for my boys to have a hang out place to go. Just drywall, nothing else.
The home is 40 years old and in the basement are two Ceil...
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Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems
09-17-13, 07:54 AM
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Broken Sewer Lateral, could it have been caused by sewer company and new tie in?
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spankey
Thanks. The water dept dug about 10 feet into the...
Thanks. The water dept dug about 10 feet into the property at time of updating! I'm not trying to blame but want to be sure the entire job is done right and what parties are responsibe! That's all
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Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems
09-16-13, 11:05 AM
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Broken Sewer Lateral, could it have been caused by sewer company and new tie in?
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spankey
Here are two more shots of the yard. I tried to...
Here are two more shots of the yard. I tried to place a board to give a reference of the sinking ground curbside. The sinking is from the curb back about 6 feet and is about 3 foot wide.
...
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Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems
09-16-13, 10:53 AM
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Broken Sewer Lateral, could it have been caused by sewer company and new tie in?
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spankey
Broken Sewer Lateral, could it have been caused by sewer company and new tie in?
Hi all,
I have a question that I'm hoping someone could help me out with. I received a letter from my water board and a CD containing a video that my sewer lateral is cracked in two places....
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
06-05-11, 04:24 PM
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Need some advice on getting central A/C installed in home without it?
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809
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spankey
Thanks guys! My basement is open and un finished....
Thanks guys! My basement is open and un finished. The basement is below the kitchen, living room and dining room.
Well I guess if I loose the heat it will pay to just instal a heat pump also and...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
06-05-11, 10:01 AM
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Need some advice on getting central A/C installed in home without it?
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809
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spankey
Need some advice on getting central A/C installed in home without it?
I am kicking around getting some contractors out to look at our home to offer quotes on installation of a central air system in our home. The home is roughly 35 years old and is a split level home....
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