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    Concrete Thickness

    It also wouldn't hurt to pour in a few grade beams in the concrete along with the 5" slab and 2'x2' rebar grid. In my house's garage floor, I dug a 4" deep trench down the middle and from side to side. I ran a single piece of rebar in them and tied it into the 2x2 grid. It just provides an...
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    garage door opener issue

    After cleaning, switching and jumpering the sensors, you can pretty much rule out the sensors being the problem. I would look into heat expansion/binding issues of the door due to direct sunlight on the door. If it only happens during a specific time of the day, pull the safety release on...
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    Combative Neighbors

    Doug was well within all his rights, morally and legally. He might not realize it yet, but the neighbors did him a favor by not agreeing to the common drive. Life can be a Biatch when you don't think about the future, especially with such a major purchase like a house and property. I...
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    100 amp service to outbuilding

    Excuse my ignorance, but why is it against code to pull the wire into conduit before the run is completed?
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