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04-01-21, 05:23 AM
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Plywood workbench - what sort of finish on the top?
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Yes mine has a wood band around the edges - it...
Yes mine has a wood band around the edges - it looks really nice and the benchtop is completely flat.
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Plywood workbench - what sort of finish on the top?
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A metal nosing would remove the "flatness" of the...
A metal nosing would remove the "flatness" of the bench. I don't think that would work very well for me.
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Plywood workbench - what sort of finish on the top?
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Plywood workbench - what sort of finish on the top?
My BF built me a fabulous workbench this weekend. The top is 3/4 sanded plywood. Me being me, I want to put some sort of finish on it to make it easier to remove any glue or paint or whatever I...
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03-24-21, 06:57 AM
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Garage door opener blinking and clicking rapidly
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I agree. 25 years - it doesn't owe you a penny.
I agree. 25 years - it doesn't owe you a penny.
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03-24-21, 06:50 AM
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Do most people get their alarm monitored? Can you recommend a good company?
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I will be getting a monitored system in the next...
I will be getting a monitored system in the next year. I am planning to go with Vivint as I have several neighbors that have it and have been very pleased with the service and the quality of the...
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Garage door opener blinking and clicking rapidly
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All of mine have had a battery in them. I never...
All of mine have had a battery in them. I never knew there was even a battery in it until I had the problem though.
Might not be his problem but like I said it was how mine behaved.
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03-22-21, 06:20 AM
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Garage door opener blinking and clicking rapidly
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No. I'm not referring to the remote. The battery...
No. I'm not referring to the remote. The battery in the OPENER itself. That is exactly how my old unit behaved when the backup battery died.
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03-21-21, 04:02 PM
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Replace the battery. I suspect it is dead.
Replace the battery. I suspect it is dead.
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03-20-21, 06:28 AM
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New shed, high threshold, need a transition
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We reinstalled the doors and the transition is...
We reinstalled the doors and the transition is really no longer an issue. I put a couple of mats on the inside and it’s close enough. Thanks for all the input.
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New shed, high threshold, need a transition
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It would only make sense if you are moving some...
It would only make sense if you are moving some large **** in and out frequently. I’m not. I don’t want the bother of a roll up door. Don’t need it. Don’t want it. Why would anyone pay for a...
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Attaching a solar light
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Thanks! I was so happy that I actually was able...
Thanks! I was so happy that I actually was able to do this. I did not have to bother my boyfriend at all and that was my goal. Thank you so much for your help.
And where the heck has "rope caulk"...
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Attaching a solar light
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I did it!! It was definitely a bigger job than I...
I did it!! It was definitely a bigger job than I really thought it would be - only because I had not done this before and was not prepared with everything I needed. I had to make about 10 trips up...
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Great! Thank you! :Wink:
Great! Thank you! :Wink:
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03-02-21, 05:47 PM
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I will! Is that the brand name? Where...
I will!
Is that the brand name? Where can you buy it?
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03-01-21, 04:08 PM
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Okay I think I got it. Thank you!!!
Okay I think I got it. Thank you!!!
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03-01-21, 03:50 PM
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Okay I understand that :). Do I drill a hole...
Okay I understand that :). Do I drill a hole through that same area to run the cable in? I would have to drill out from the inside board too, right? And somehow fish the cable out? I know this cannot...
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03-01-21, 03:35 PM
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Attaching a solar light
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I know how to drill a screw in. But to mount this...
I know how to drill a screw in. But to mount this bracket...I have to tighten a nut on the other end. How do I access that nut? How do I get to the other side?? Sorry - I know this must be a complete...
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03-01-21, 03:25 PM
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Attaching a solar light
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I get the placement. I am just trying to...
I get the placement. I am just trying to understand what exactly I am screwing the bracket to, and how to get to it. I *think* that whole overhang is hollow - is the aluminum trim covering wood?...
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Attaching a solar light
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The solar panel that is mounted on the fence is...
The solar panel that is mounted on the fence is facing the sunniest direction. That picture was taken very late in the day. The shed faces west, and the window gable end faces south. It seems to me...
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03-01-21, 02:11 PM
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Attaching a solar light
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Yes I thought that aluminum-trimmed fascia would...
Yes I thought that aluminum-trimmed fascia would be the spot - just not sure how to attach. Do you have to remove the soffit to attach the bracket to the fascia board above it?? I've never installed...
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03-01-21, 02:08 PM
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Attaching a solar light
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Could you clarify that? Attach a 2x4 where, and...
Could you clarify that? Attach a 2x4 where, and how?
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03-01-21, 08:08 AM
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Attaching a solar light
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Attaching a solar light
My new shed is not yet wired, but for the time being I have a great solar light out there so at least I can putter around at night. I will keep this light as it is super bright and of course, it...
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02-26-21, 09:31 AM
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Extending WiFi across yard to another home
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Well his router for some reason "goes to sleep"...
Well his router for some reason "goes to sleep" every so often - no idea why - he turns it off and back on and it is fine. Personally I would buy a new router. Anyway, he doesn't want to deal with...
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Computers, Internet Capable Devices and Peripherals
02-26-21, 08:05 AM
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Extending WiFi across yard to another home
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To update this, looks like he is going to just...
To update this, looks like he is going to just get her set up with her own service. That way she can't complain to him with the constant "your internet isn't working again can you fix it". LOL.
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Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
02-19-21, 07:08 PM
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How to deal with old post concrete when replacing a fence
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That is a different story, for sure. But none of...
That is a different story, for sure. But none of mine are rotted or broken off, or have that much concrete so that would not be the case. When the time comes, I will probably pull up the one by the...
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