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    Exterior Painting - High Areas

    I would say get the lift early on Sat morning and go to town working from the top down. Sprayer can work but will make a mess if not done right. Just get a brush and mini roller setup.
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    material claculations

    I figure 1 stud per foot, this accounts for corners and door openings. then top and bottom plates
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    Need a present idea for a Carpenter

    If he is a carpenter get him some nice work chlothes. Carhart. ect
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    My slow going build...

    love to see people working smarter. looks great
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    rafter seat cut question

    the extra 2" will be on the bottom of the rafter. if you were to trace the 2x4 on the 2x6 the top would be flush making the birdsmouth longer and the plumb cut will hang down further
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    Help - Losing sleep over new construction problem

    I hate OSB, soakes up the water and can't be left out. I prefer advantech & cdx plywood
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    New Garage - is 32 x 22 big enough?

    32x24 would be a better option.
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    Roofing Nailer

    Check out the Max nailers. Lightweight and reliable. I have a 7x16 trailer loaded with there guns
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    Cleaning up after drywall finishing

    put 15lb felt paper down before you compound.........
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    Better late than never- New England attached 2 car dream garage

    Where in RI are ya, I live in Newport. I'm a contractor and Justin does all my foundation work. He is very good at what he does. Garage looks great
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    Lenox Utility Knives? Nice or just Expensive?

    Been using there utility knife blades for about 5 years, I am a carpenter and use them every day. They last probably 5x a cheep blade. Stay sharp and are hard to break
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    Insulating new 35x35 detached

    Check with local building code. Here in RI it is R21 in the walls and R38 in the ceilling. This doesn't apply to a garage but I like mine nice and warm. Blown in would be a better choice for the ceilling, hang the sheetrock and then get up there and let it rip. Walls I would try to get R15...
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    Ridgid cordless battery Adhesive/Caulk Gun...any real world experience?

    I have a ryobie unit and it rocks, nice clean beads and works great for cold
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    My Diversion 180 Welding Cart

    How do you like the Diversion 180? Easy to setup and weld? I have done a little TIG welding and would love to get a tig, saw this machine on Extreme 4x4 and am hooked
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    Concrete Contractor - Unrealistic Expectations?

    As a contractor look at the other side of the fence. If the guy does high quality work he will be buisy. Buisy means customers must wait for it to be done right. I run into this all the time and have to turn down jobs. My advice is call the guy and tell him that your wife is breathing down your...
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